- 1). Try on several minimizer styles in various sizes. Start with the size you typically wear, then adjust based upon how well the bra fits. According to the website Big Bust Support, most full-figured women wear bras that are too large across the band and at least two sizes too small in the cup, so you may need to experiment with sizes quite different from what you are used to wearing.
- 2). Examine how the band fits around your back. If the band leaves a mark on your skin, it is too tight, so loosen the eye hooks in the back or try a larger band size, indicated by the number. For instance, a 34 is smaller than a 36. If your breasts fall beneath the band, tighten it or choose a smaller size. The band should ride just under the breast tissue.
- 3). Examine how your breasts fit within the cups, as well. Since a minimizer compresses the breasts, they should fit snugly in the cups. If your breasts spill over the top of the cups, or the cups pinch to create a double-bump sort of look, try a larger cup. A different brand with a fuller cup may also create the look you want.
- 4). Shop at a specialty store that employs a professional fitter if you still struggle with proper sizing.
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