 Among the trials and tribulations of wearing a bra, from strap marks to uncomfortable underwires, back bulges are up there with the most annoying. It's a situation many of us have found ourselves in: you take the time to find the perfect outfit, choose seamless underwear to avoid VPL, then realise your bra completely ruins the silhouette by creating unsightly rolls under your arms and shoulders. While this issue may be down to a poorly-fitting or unsupportive bra, it could also be down to how you put your bra on – and it's easily solved with a simple method called the scoop and swoop. Bra fitters around the world recommend the scoop and swoop for how it helps ensure all your breast tissue is inside the cup. It can also help you determine whether you're wearing the right size (which the vast majority aren't). Your breast tissue may be sitting outside the cup of your bra (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Here's how to do it: Start by putting your bra on and fastening the clasps. Bend forward slightly, before reaching a hand into the opposite bra cup and 'scooping' the breast tissue forwards from your underarm to the front. Repeat on the other side. For the 'swoop' part, stand up straight and let your breasts settle back into your bra cups. Run your hand under your bust to ensure there is no breast tissue spilling out from the bottom of the bra. Despite only taking a few seconds each morning, you'll notice a big difference to how comfortable and supportive your bra feels after scooping and swooping. Bravissimo Customer Services Manager, Laura Franklin, tells Metro.co.uk: 'You will feel like the sides of your boobs are settled nicely into the bra, and if it's a good fit then you won't have any bulging or wrinkling in the cups.' Because the sensitive breast tissue – which often stretches to the underarms, collarbones, sides and back of your torso – is correctly held, you should find that your underwire d){kind=link}
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Among the trials and tribulations of wearing a bra, from strap marks to uncomfortable underwires, back bulges are up there with the most annoying.
It’s a situation many of us have found ourselves in: you take the time to find the perfect outfit, choose seamless underwear to avoid VPL, then realise your bra completely ruins the silhouette by creating unsightly rolls under your arms and shoulders.
While this issue may be down to a poorly-fitting or unsupportive bra, it could also be down to how you put your bra on – and it’s easily solved with a simple method called the scoop and swoop.
Bra fitters around the world recommend the scoop and swoop for how it helps ensure all your breast tissue is inside the cup. It can also help you determine whether you’re wearing the right size (which the vast majority aren’t).