1. The underband or the bottom band is the part that wraps around your body. It must fit snugly against the body to support your breasts. Along with the straps, the underband helps the bra stay put on your body. The bra’s underband must also be snug enough but not so tight that you can’t easily slide 2 fingers underneath it.

2. The cups are the front parts of the bra that enclose and hold the breasts. They help shape the breasts and provide support as well. Cups come in different styles: rigid, soft, padded, non-padded, molded, seamed, etc.

3. The straps are bands that go from front to back and over the shoulders, providing support. You can adjust your straps so that they aren’t too tight or too loose, and they should never fall off your shoulders. They come in different styles, like with and without stretch, with and without padding, adjustable and non-adjustable, etc.

4. The underwire is a thin metal piece sewn into the bra at the base of the cups. It provides additional support to your bra. The wires at the front should sit flat at the breastbone. Please note that the underwire must not put immense pressure on or dig into your body.

5. The gore, or the center front, is the central part that connects the bra cups. It ensures that the underwire stays in place. For high-strength bras, the gore is longer to support a larger bust size.

6. The wings are located at the sides of the bra, and when you fasten the bra itself, it brings the underband forth in a way that secures the bra to your body and pulls the wires in a way that helps them sit around the breasts.

7. The hook and eye closures help fasten the bra around your body. They are placed in the back or front — the latter is when you have a front open bra. It’s recommended to begin from the last column of the hooks and then use the inner hooks as the underband gradually loosens up on your body. If you don’t want to use bras with hooks, sports bras are also an option.

8. The slider helps you loosen or tighten the bra straps by adjusting them forward or backward.

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