If your bra band creeps upward across your back, it usually means the band is too loose. Since the band provides most of the bra’s support, when it isn’t snug enough, the straps end up overcompensating — pulling the band upward and letting the cups drop downward.

Common causes:

Band too big – The most frequent issue. If you wear a 34 band and it rides up, you may need a 32 (with the sister cup size).

Example 1: If your 34C rides up, try a 32D instead.

Example 2: If your 36B rides up, try a 34C instead.

Shoulder straps too tight – Over-tightening the straps can yank the band upwards, instead of letting it sit parallel around your body.

Elastic fatigue – With time and washing, bands lose stretch and won’t hold in place.

Fixes:

Try a smaller band size or move to the tighter adjustment setting.

Loosen shoulder straps so they don’t pull the band up.

Replace worn-out bras whose elastic has stretched beyond recovery.

At Somewhere Never, my bras are designed with firm Italian mesh wings and wide elastic underbands, which give strong anchorage. The large back adjusters also mean you can fine-tune the snugness — so the band stays level, supportive, and comfortable.

Cup gaping happens when there’s extra space between your breast and the cup, usually at the neckline. Instead of lying flat, the cup edge sticks out or wrinkles.

Common causes:

Cups too big – If the cup volume is larger than your breast tissue, you’ll see gaping.

Example 1: If a 34D gapes, try a 34C instead.

Example 2: If a 32DD gapes, try a 32D instead.

Breast shape mismatch – Some bras are designed for fuller-on-top breasts. If you have fuller-on-bottom or shallower shapes, the top edge may not fill out.

Style mismatch – Plunge bras may gape on softer breast tissue, while balconettes can gape if your breasts are set lower.

Fixes:

Try a smaller cup size if everything else fits.

Experiment with different styles — cut-and-sew cups with darts or seams can adapt better to different shapes than moulded bras.

Adjust straps so the cup sits properly against your body.

At Somewhere Never, my bras are made with rigid embroidered tulle and dart shaping, which means they rely on precise fit. If you’re between cup sizes and the cup is gaping, I usually recommend going down a size to avoid gaping, since rigid fabrics don’t stretch to fill the gap like jersey or foam might. And if you’re unsure, you can always email me at hello@somewherenever.com
for advice on which of my styles will best suit your shape.

“Quad-boob” happens when the top edge of your bra cuts into the breast tissue, creating a bulge above the cup. Instead of a smooth line, you see (or feel) a double ridge — like having four boobs instead of two.

Common causes:

Cups too small – The most common reason.

Example 1: If a 34C cuts in, try a 34D instead.

Example 2: If a 32DD cuts in, try a 32E instead.

Style mismatch – Some cup shapes (like plunges or demi bras) can dig in if your breasts are fuller at the top.

Band too tight – If the band is very snug, it can push breast tissue up and out, exaggerating spillage.

Fixes:

Try going up a cup size while keeping the same band.

Look for styles with more open or higher necklines that accommodate fullness on top.

Make sure the band isn’t overly tight, which can force tissue upwards.

At Somewhere Never, my bras are cut from rigid embroidered tulles with dart shaping. This means they don’t stretch to accommodate extra volume — so if you’re between cup sizes and experiencing spillage, I usually recommend going up a cup size. That way, the embroidery sits flat and smooth against your skin, without cutting in.

If your bra feels uncomfortable or pinches under the arms, it usually means the cup or side wing isn’t the right fit for your body.

Common causes:

Cups too small – If your breast tissue is spilling toward the side, the cup isn’t containing everything.

Example 1: If a 34C digs in at the side, try a 34D.

Example 2: If a 32DD digs in, try a 32E.

Wing too shallow – Some bras have narrow or low-cut side wings, which don’t suit people with more side fullness.

Band too tight – An overly snug band can pull the wings higher into the underarm, causing rubbing.

Strap placement – Straps that are set too wide can rub against the underarm area.

Fixes:

Try going up a cup size to contain more tissue.

Look for bras with higher side wings for better coverage.

Check that the band is snug but not painfully tight.

Adjust straps so they don’t pull the cup too far into the armhole.

At Somewhere Never, my bras are designed with Italian stretch mesh wings that help pull the cups in close to the body while staying flexible. The non-wired, darted cups sit cleanly on the bust, but because the fabrics are rigid, if you feel pressure under the arm it’s often a sign you need the next cup size up. That ensures the embroidery lies smoothly without digging in.

Wrinkling in the cup happens when the fabric doesn’t sit smoothly against the breast. Instead of lying flat, you see folds or empty space.

Common causes:

Cups too big – The most common reason. If there isn’t enough breast tissue to fill the cup, it will collapse or wrinkle.

Example 1: If a 34D wrinkles, try a 34C.

Example 2: If a 32E wrinkles, try a 32DD.

Breast shape mismatch – If your breasts are fuller at the bottom and shallower at the top, you may see gaping or wrinkling in the upper cup.

Style mismatch – Some bras (like balconettes or full coverage) have more volume in areas you may not naturally fill.

Fabric choice – Rigid fabrics (like embroidered tulle) won’t mould to your shape the way stretch fabrics do, so fit needs to be precise.

Fixes:

Go down a cup size if you consistently see wrinkling.

Try a different cup shape or style that matches your fullness (e.g. darts or seamed cups often work better than moulded ones if you’re shallower at the top).

Adjust straps to lift the cups properly into place.

At Somewhere Never, my bras use rigid embroidered tulles with darts. They’re engineered to fit precisely, but if you’re between sizes and notice wrinkling, I usually recommend going down a cup size. The embroidery is designed to float on the skin, so the best fit is when it sits flat and tensioned — without gaps or folds.

Straps that constantly slide off your shoulders are frustrating and usually mean the fit or strap placement isn’t quite right.

Common causes:

Straps too loose – If they’re not tightened enough, they won’t stay in place.

Wide-set straps – Some bras have straps placed too far apart for narrower or sloping shoulders.

Band too big – When the band is too loose, it shifts upward and allows straps to slip.

Style mismatch – Plunge or wide-neck bras often have more widely spaced straps, which don’t suit everyone’s frame.

Examples:

If you wear a 34C and the straps slip even when tightened → the band may be too loose, so try a 32D.

If you wear a 32DD and have narrow shoulders → look for bras with straps set closer in, or styles that allow extra tightening at the shoulders.

Fixes:

Adjust the strap length so they’re snug but not digging in.

Try a smaller band size if the whole bra is shifting.

Choose bras with strap placement closer to the centre if you have narrower shoulders.

At Somewhere Never, I design bras with a generous amount of strap adjustment, so you can fine-tune the fit more than with many standard bras. And if you still find the straps slipping, you can always contact me at hello@somewherenever.com
— I can alter the strap length for you and return the bra so it’s customised to your body.

Over time, some bra straps can lose their elasticity, making them hard to tighten or leaving them slipping off your shoulders.

Common causes:

Lower-quality elastics with poor recovery.

Frequent washing in hot water or tumble drying, which can damage elastic fibres.

Heavy wear without rotation between bras.

Fixes:

First, try adjusting the straps to their shortest setting — sometimes they just need tightening.

If they’re truly stretched out, straps can be replaced with new elastic.

At Somewhere Never, this problem is very unlikely because I use premium, high-recovery strap elastics that are designed to hold their stretch and shape over time. But if it does happen, you can contact me at hello@somewherenever.com
. If I have the matching elastic in stock, I can replace the straps for you so the bra feels like new again.

It’s normal for bras to leave light temporary marks on the skin, especially if they’re snug and supportive. But if marks are painful, long-lasting, or turning dark, it usually means the fit or fabric isn’t quite right.

Common causes:

Band too tight – If the underband digs in, it can leave pressure marks or redness.

Cup too small – Spillage or compression can push breast tissue down against the underband.

Underwires – In wired bras, if the wire sits on breast tissue instead of the ribcage, it can cause discomfort.

Fabric sensitivity – Some people’s skin reacts more easily to elastics or certain finishes.

Fixes:

Try a larger band or cup size if the bra feels restrictive.

Adjust the straps to reduce downward pull on the band.

Make sure underwires (if present) are sitting flat against the ribcage, not the bust.

Choose bras with softer finishes and wide adjustment ranges.

At Somewhere Never, I use plush-backed underbands and soft Italian mesh wings to reduce friction against the skin. My current bras are non-wired, but I’m also developing underwired bras with soft channeling for extra comfort and support. All my bras are designed with generous back adjustability, so you can loosen the fit if needed to prevent pressure marks while still maintaining support.