How can I get my bra straps to stop slipping?
FWIW, tightening your straps too much can contribute to making the problem worse. You want the straps firm but comfortable — the bra band should be doing the supporting. If you’ve got sloping shoulders, loosening off your straps a touch won’t solve the problem, but it might help, won’t hurt, and will make your shoulders hurt less.
I’ve found that different bra styles tend to make my straps slip more than others. Ones that have more of a balconette style tend to never slip on me. Bras that have more of a plunge style slip all the time. Maybe it’s the style of bra you’re wearing? Also, wider straps tend to slip less than thinner ones on me. And it might be worthwhile to be sized by a professional. When I gained weight but tried to wear the same bra, I had a major slipping problem. If your whole body is a bit bigger, there’s more of you for your bra to try and support (and wrap around in the process). If you lose weight, the problem goes away. Just a thought…
There’s two aspects of bra-fitting – it has to fit in the straps and it has to fit around. Otherwise you’ll get slippage, either because it rides up in the back, thus loosening your straps or because it’s not high enough up your ribcage so it’s not able to get the correct angle on your shoulders. Cheap bras suck. Not that expensive bras are always great but if you need anything for support of any kind, a $12 Walmart bra isn’t going to do it. I recommend getting fitted at your local undergarment store (the place where they sell mastectomy stuff and bras for ladies that wear a size 48) for the right size.
