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When it comes to bra style and design specifics, different breast shapes need different things. One of the most common reasons for bra discomfort, even if you’re wearing the right size, is a shape mismatch. Breast shape (determined by a combination of different attributes) is as important as bra size.    To get the proper […]

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Wearing the right bra should make you feel supported, comfortable, and confident. If you prefer to keep your side boob covered and contained, pick bras that are designed to give you side coverage. Today, we compiled a list of our best bras for side support.   Bra Side Boob Causes & Solutions “Side boob” refers

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With the weather getting hotter, it’s that time again to switch your undergarments and opt for something lighter and more breathable. In this article, you can find our list of breathable bras and underwear.   At Understance, we offer a variety of lightly lined, unpadded bras and natural fiber underwear. You won’t have to compromise

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Finding the right bra is hard, especially when you’re shorter than average. This article lists our best bras for shorter people that are perfect for petite frames and solve related fit issues.   When it comes to bra shopping, shorter folk often struggle with buying bras that complement their bodies. Here at Understance, we thoughtfully design

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How should a bra fit

“My bra is technically perfect, but I hate it. Why? What do I do?”  So, you’ve done your research on how should a bra fit, and finally got a bra that checks all the boxes: the band stays parallel to the floor, the cups fully encapsulate you without gapping, the wire isn’t sitting on any

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Finding a bra that feels comfortable and supportive can be hard to begin with. Since typical bra stores only carry A-DDD cups, folks with DDD+ cups have an even harder time finding bras that actually fit and feel right. Today, we have compiled our best bras for larger breasts, according to size range and fit

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At Understance, we want to make comfortable, flattering bras that meet the needs of everybody, and if there’s one thing that we get asked for the most, it’s T-shirt bras. Whether during product fittings, on social media, or in chats and emails, we get that same request.   Which is why we’re proud to introduce

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Nursing Bra

When fitting our lovely models, we’ve had the privilege to meet some new mothers who told us they’d love it if we made a nursing bra. At Understance, we aim to make bras for all breast shapes and sizes at all life stages, so undoubtedly, we were up for it. Continue reading to learn the

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There’s a marketing cliché that “80% of bra wearers are wearing the wrong size.” Though it’s over-repeated, we believe there is some truth to it. With many brick and mortar stores carrying a limited size range, many of us make do with a bra that’s just okay (and probably feels a bit uncomfortable).    But

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51 Common bra questions and answers

If you have any burning bra questions, you’ve come to the right place! Learn about what bras you should buy, how to wash your bras, how to fix bra fit problems, and more. We wish you the best of luck on your bra journey! 1. How many bras should I own? We recommend you own

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