Bras for Tall Women with Longer Straps
Bras for tall women can be hard to find. Standard bra straps often simply aren’t long enough. If you carry your height mostly in your legs, it may not matter that much. On the other hand, if your height is in your torso, you’ll need bras with longer straps so you can adjust them properly. There are several ways to address this problem and find a bra that will fit you if you’re tall, or have a long torso. The first is to get a bra with longer than average straps. As with everything else about bra sizing, each manufacturer and design will be different. The second approach is looking for bras with straps that are fully adjustable; that way you can take advantage of the full length of the strap, instead of just part of it. A third option is to look for bras designed with straps that can be criss-crossed. These are longer by design (since more length is needed to cross the straps in back). You may not be able to wear them criss-crossed, but the standard way should work. As usual, I’ve...