Wondering how to keep bra straps from loosening? Well, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure the straps retain their elasticity. Read this guide to find out.

Most women worry about their bra straps slipping off. When the straps slip off, you can start overthinking as you look for sneaky ways of repositioning them back without anyone noticing.

But, we have enough on our plates already. This is why we need to stop worrying about loosening bra straps.

Loose bra straps can be such a frustration. Most of the time, the straps get loose because they haven’t been shortened enough.

Every morning before wearing your bra, adjust the straps.

Most bra styles have adjustable straps. However, the adjusting clip can wear out after wearing the bra several times.

In most cases, the solution is to address the problem, and loose straps isn’t an exception. If you keep adjusting the straps daily and they are still loose during the day, you need to replace your bra.

Another reason for slipping shoulder straps can be the distance between them. The space between the straps could be too wide for the body.

Avoid using bra extenders since they tend to increase the space between the straps, making them slip off.

How to Keep Bra Straps from Loosening

Follow the three tips below to keep the bra straps from loosening:

• 1. Wear the right bra size

Wearing the wrong bra size is the most common reason for loose bra straps. Most women wear an ill-fitting bra, knowingly and sometimes unknowingly, for years.

Wearing an ill-fitting bra can be unhealthy and uncomfortable.

When choosing a bra, check that the gore that connects the bra cups lies flat on the chest. If the gore doesn’t touch the skin, you need to go up a size. If there’s a gap between the bra cups and the breasts, you should size down.

In both cases, it will be prudent to get professionally measured. Alternatively, measure yourself at home using a tape measure or use the online bra size calculator.

• 2. Choose a different bra design

Sometimes, you will still have to deal with loose bra straps, even if you are wearing the right bra size.

Wearing the wrong bra style that does not take into account breast fullness, firmness, and shoulder width can make the straps start slipping straps. For instance, balconette bras usually work well for women with petite frames.

On the other hand, women with large breasts should opt for full coverage bras for support and comfort. The straps will stay in place if you get the bra style and size correct.

• 3. Adjust the bra properly

Most women tend to overtighten the bra straps in an effort of trying to compensate on their looseness. This is wrong. You are not doing it right if the shoulder straps keep digging into the skin. Ensure the bra’s band fits snugly on the body and adjust it properly to sit right below the shoulder blades.

After tightening the bra straps, slightly lean forward to ascertain that the breasts are comfortably sitting in the cups. If the band keeps riding at the back throughout the day, it could make the straps to slip off the shoulders.

If all the above factors are under control and you are wearing the right bra, then the straps will always stay in place.