You Don’t Need A Bra Fitter (But You Might Want One)

Not long after Broad opened, my mom came by for a fitting. Since then she’s gained a solid bra wardrobe and a whole new understanding of bra fit. For a while she became a bit of a bra fitting evangelist, telling every woman she knows to go get fitted. And I loved her enthusiasm for my work! But it’s not true that everyone should work with a fitter. Bra shopping on your own doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, and in fact there are good reasons someone might choose to do that. You don’t need a bra fitter…but you might want one.

You might not need a bra fitter if…

– You prefer the DIY approach. You can learn a lot about bra fitting, brands, and sizing using the internet, bra reviews, and a good tolerance for trial and error. You’ll become your own bra fitter!

– You’re happy with the bras you’ve picked so far, and you don’t particularly care about the elements of fit. This is allowed! There’s no moral obligation to wear the “correct” bra size. That whole concept is usually oversimplified, anyway.

You might want a bra fitter if…

– You hate all your bras but you can’t figure out what needs to change. Your bras hurt you, or they fall apart quickly, or you don’t like the way you look in them…but you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong.

– You feel frustrated and discouraged when you shop solo. It’s a struggle to find something that fits and feels good, and you have no idea what you’re looking for. Or you have the opposite problem: you’ve got a very specific ideal in mind and you don’t know how to get it, or if it’s even possible.

– You don’t want to learn about bra fit, sizing, etc. You’ve got enough going on in your life! You want an expert to take care of this for you.

– You do want learn about bra fit, sizing, etc., but you prefer the in-person experience to online learning. The fitting room is a great place to learn.

If you do choose to work with a bra fitter, think about what you want from them. In my opinion, the best fittings are collaborations between the client and the fitter – but that may not hold true for you. Some people want their fitter to run the show and just tell them what works and what doesn’t. Some people want to take the lead themselves. None of these are right or wrong; it’s all about what feels good to you.

Basically, my position is this: Your body? Your rules. Only you can say what’s right for you! Fitters can be a wonderful resource, but we’re not the only option. You’re the boss of your boobs. (Call us if you want an assistant!)