With the new year upon us (hello 2022, be kind to us!), and weight loss most likely a goal for a lot of us who over indulged over the holiday period it made me think of a question us Bra Fitter’s get a lot. That being “What is the best bra for saggy breasts after weight loss?”.
It’s true, our breasts can change after dramatic weight loss. Or even, not so dramatic weight loss. Our boobs can change in both size (dah!) and density. This article with guide you through some FAQ’s and some of my recommendations for products.
Why have my boobs changed shape after weight loss?
For almost all women, particularly overweight women, their breasts will be made up of some fatty tissue in addition to of course breast tissue. When we lose weight we will typically shed fat, which could reduce the overall size of our breasts. If our breasts had a high percentage of fat then we can expect to lose some of this with dramatic weight loss. This can result in our breasts looking deflated and lacking shape.
If our breasts have had a high percentage of fat for a long period our overlying skin will have adapted and stretched to accomodate this. Unfortunately our skin does not have the ability to rebound once it has been stretched beyond a point.
It’s this that can lead to excessively sagging breasts, with the skin to breast ratio no longer being proportionate.
What features should I look for in a Bra for saggy breasts?
Sagging breasts will be very jiggly, floppy and lack structure. For this women need two things: Structure and Compression.
These features will help to achieve this…
- Strong stretch resistant cups
- Full coverage
- Stretch resistant straps
- Compressive, shallow cups
- A molded cup (that's a light foam) can help to add structure and shape
My shape is still changing. What bra will go on a sizing journey with me?
It’s definitely best to avoid underwire if your shape is still changing. Choosing a style with the aforementioned features; stretch resistant, full coverage, strong straps, compression and light molding is a great idea.
Underwire is not recommended as these styles don’t go on a sizing journey.
A compression style bra will lock your breasts against your chest wall and will cope with changes in size better than a traditional bra with “deep cups”.
The most important thing is that your bra has adjustability. By that I mean, you can adjust the straps and back size to a smaller size. This will help cope with a size or two change.
Remember, there is no one bra that is going to fit you perfectly during dramatic shape change (don’t believe what you see in those viral ads!). It’s about selecting an option to cope with some variation in size. You will need to get more bras after significant weight change.
Best Plus Size Bra for Sagging Breasts
MagicLift T-Shirt Bra Review
The perfect all day everyday bra for those seeking a shape improvement and strong stability. A great option for those who’ve had extreme weight loss as the structure and light compression will solve all your saggy boob dilemmas.
MagicLift T-Shirt Bra Features
- Lightly molded (padded ) cups for shape and lift
- High coverage cups
- Inelastic strap component for stability
- Gentle compression
- Wire free design
Sizes Available
36C, 36D, 36DD, 36F, 36G, 36H
38C, 38D, 38DD, 38F, 38G, 38H
40C, 40D, 40DD, 40F, 40G, 40H
42C, 42D, 42DD, 42F, 42G, 42H
44C, 44D, 44DD, 44F, 44G, 44H
46C, 46D, 46DD, 46F, 46G, 46H
Please refer to the fitting notes written below.
How this bra fits
I generally find this style to fit true to size. It can be reported as fitting small around the ribcage. But remember, we want a nice snug fit to ensure strong support (and lifespan if we are still shrinking!).
Overall rating of MagicLift T-Shirt Bra
Glamorise website ratings and I both agree that this style *nearly* gets a 5 stars! A great durable bra built with function and comfort in mind. Perfect for after a weight loss journey.
Best Front Closure Bra for Sagging Breasts
MagicLift Front Closure Bra Review
Ok, so it’s no secret that I am a big fan of front closure bras (hence my domain name!). So I just had to include one of my faves, in this list of recommendations for “saggy boobs”. To be honest, this bra is incredibly similar to the style above. They have the same shape cup with just a few differences like the obvious closure mechanism.
Product Name Features
- Full Back design for posture support
- Sturdy, largely inelastic straps (just a bit for adjustability)
- Lightly moulded cups for lift, separation and shape
- Gently compressive cups to assist with suctioning boobs against the chest
- Wire free design
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Sizes Available
36C, 36D, 36DD, 36F, 36G, 36H, 36I, 36J, 36K
all the way up to…
58C, 58D, 58DD, 58F, 58G, 58H, 58I, 58J, 58K
Please refer to the fitting notes written below.
How this bra fits
This version of the MagicLift can fit a tad roomy in the cup. If in doubt, size down (eg if you are sometimes an F and sometimes a G, then choose the F).
Don’t be tempted to go up a size around the ribcage as this is where the support comes from and with no adjustability (as is common for front closure bras) . It’s best for this too be a tad too firm to start with as it will have some give with wear and you don’t want that to compromise support.
Overall rating of MagicLift Front Closure Posture Bra
Another almost perfect result agreed by me and the glamorise reviewers! Here’s a full review I wrote about the MagicLift Front Closure Bra.
Best Pretty Bra for after weightloss
Andorra Non Wired Bra Review
It’s only fair to be able to find a pretty bra that supports sagging breasts after weight loss. The Panache Andorra Non Wired Bra is a solid solution. Not just for special occasions, this style is also suitable for everyday wear.
Andorra Wireless Bra Features
- Full coverage cups
- Strong stretch resistant cups, with the bottom of the cup extra reinforced
- Wide band around under arm area to tick in loose skin
- Lightly compressive design
- Strong elastic used in the straps, with lots of adjustability
Sizes Available
28D, 28DD, 28E, 28F, 28FF, 28G, 28GG, 28H, 28HH, 28J
all the way up to…
40D, 40DD, 40E, 40F, 40FF, 40G, 40GG, 40H, 40HH, 40J
Please refer to the fitting notes written below.
How this bra fits
Like most Panache Lingerie bras the Andorra Non Wired can run a bit firm around the ribcage. Stick to your usual size unless you find yourself between sizes in which case size up. The cups fit true to size but run on European sizing so use a bra size chart to convert to your US size.
Overall rating of Andorra Non Wired Bra
As rated by online reviewers and myself. I am a strong believer in the Panache Lingerie brand. The make supportive, durable, pretty bras for sizes that can sometimes struggle to find their fit.
Best Sports Bra for Saggy Breasts after weight loss
Anita Active Air Control Sports Bra
Literally, the perfect sports bra for after weight loss. This bra has all the features needed to help support sagging breasts and is available in a huge range of colours and sizes.
Air Control DeltaPad Features
- Wide, padded stretch resistant straps
- Full coverage cups
- Loads of compression
- Lightly padded cups for shape and structure
- Stretch resistant materials
Sizes available
30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F, 30G, 30H
32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F, 32G, 32H
34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F, 34G, 34H
36A, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F, 36G, 36H
38A, 38B, 38C, 38D, 38E, 38F, 38G
40A, 40B, 40C, 40D, 40E, 40F, 40G
42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E
Please refer to the fitting notes written below.
How this bra fits
This is a german brand, Anita Active. They use a different cup size system, ommiting the DD and DDD. For this reason if you are a DD please select a size E. If you are a DDD please select a size F. If you are a E please select a size G. If you are a EE/F please select a size H.
The band that runs around the ribcage is made of a very strong stretch resistant material (which is GREAT for sports!). If you are between sizes I recommend sizing up in the band size (eg 38)
Overall rating of Air Control DeltaPad Sports Bra
As rated by hundreds of online reviewers. Agreed by me, an avid LOVER of this style in the change room and on the field.
Best Petite Bra for after Weight Loss
Wacoal How Perfect Soft Cup Bra Review
For petite frame women that need a bra to support saggint breasts after weight loss, they’ll suffer the same challenges as larger bodied ladies – only on a smaller scale. The low breast density and floppy overlying skin with do best in a structured lightly compressive bra with a full cup. Althought I don’t have this style available to me in. the fitting room it does tick all the boxes so i think it’s a great recommendation.
Wacoal How Perfect Non Wired Bra Features
- Full cups, the cover a larger percentage of breast tissue
- Lightly molded cups for structure and lift
- Fully adjustable straps
- Shallow cups for a subtle compression
- Available from a size 30 to suit a petite frame
Sizes Available
30B, 30C, 30D, 30DD, 30DDD
32B, 32C, 32D, 32DD, 32DDD
34B, 34C, 34D, 34DD, 34DDD
36B, 36C, 36D, 36DD, 36DDD
38B, 38C, 38D, 38DD, 38DDD
40B, 40C, 40D, 40DD, 40DDD
How this bra fits
Most people report this style fits true to size, with the most common annomly to that being that the cup fits a bit small. In this style bra (with a shallow cup) it’s usually best to go up a cup size if in doubt
Overall rating of the Wacoal How Perfect Bra
As rated by hundreds of online reviews.
A note about how our size can change with weight gain or loss...
It’s likely that even a 7 pound weightloss or gain will technically change your bra size. However, how it will change will depend on where you, as a unique individual, tend to lose weight.
Sometimes people who don’t actually lose weight from their breasts easily, will actually GO UP a cup size or two with weight loss. This is because if their frame size gets smaller (say goes from a 42 > 38), but their breasts stay the same, they will technically need to go up two cup sizes. If that sounds strange to you then you MUST read this article about ‘How Bra Sizing Works’.
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