Pay attention to the band.
The actual band of a bra provides 90% of the support. So when your band is loose, your bra won’t be able to do its job. “Unsightly back fat is a result of the bra riding up the back because it is too loose,” says Susan, spokeswoman for Intimacy Boutiques. She recommends going down a back size and making the back of the bra level with the front, so it’s a straight line across the body. To test if your band is perfectly tight, Stabnau recommends putting the bra on and then pulling down your straps. If the bra slides down, it’s a sign you need a smaller size.

Rotate your bras.
You wouldn’t wear the same shoes everyday, so why is it okay to wear the same bra a few days in a row? “You should be rotating a minimum of five to seven bras, so that your basics don’t get worn out and the lace doesn’t ruin,” advises Brewster. So, start building a “bra wardrobe.” And then, Katrice adds, “When you’ve worked the back clip in from the loosest hook to the tightest hook, you’ve basically gotten the life out of the bra.”

Taking it off.
Have you ever yanked your bra over your head without unhooking it when you’re in a rush to change or unchange? Well, you’re doing it wrong. To properly take off your bra, Susan advises you to first unfasten the bra hooks and then slide it down and around the body. Quick motions and tugging will create unnecessary wear.