How to Know when It's Time to Go from a Training Bra to a Cup Bra

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put on your regular training bra

   Look in a mirror.
   
   If you feel that your breasts are not supported enough, or look pointy and ungainly, it may be time for a cup bra. , If it feels like your breasts are moving all over the place in an uncomfortable or painful in any way, it may be time for a cup bra., If she thinks you should buy a new cup bra, ask her to take you shopping.
   
   You probably don't need a fancy bra like from Victoria's Secret for your first bra; perhaps try Aerie, or even Macy's or discount stores like TJMaxx and Kohl's., If you go to a Macy's or Aerie, find a salesperson and ask her to measure you.
   
   She'll tell you your bra size--it will be a number followed by a letter, such as 28A, 32B, 34D, 32C, etc.
   
   Pick out some different brands and styles of this size., If your breasts do not fill out the bra, and there's a gap between the cup of the bra and the top of your chest, it's too big.
   
   If all the bras are too big, find a smaller cup size.
   
   The smallest is AAA.
   
   If that size is too big for you, you can stick with a training bra for now!, Move around in them.
   
   Wiggle--do your breasts feel supported? Try on a shirt on top of the bra--does it look smooth and natural? Once you find some bras you like--congratulations! Finding a good bra is not always so easy!
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   Step 2: and put on a shirt over it.

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   Step 3: Move around with your training bra.

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   Step 4: Ask your mother

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   Step 5: older sister

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   Step 6: older relative

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   Step 7: or any trusted female friend what she thinks about it.

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   Step 8: Get a fitting.

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   Step 9: Go into the dressing room and try these bras on.

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    Step 10: Try on a bunch of different bras.

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