How can I get my bra straps to stop slipping?

I have this same exact problem. (I think explosion is completely off the mark -- please go wear a bra for 12 years and come back to this thread). I think some people just have sloping shoulders not conducive to bra straps. It sucks in the winter when you have so many layers of clothing on and underneath it all, the strap slips. The only bras I've been able to find that work are those "convertible" bras where you can configure the straps in all different ways. I usually use the "cross in the back" configuration which seems to help the straps stay up. Once you clip the straps in place, you don't usually have to move them again every time you wear them(although they sometimes come out in the wash). However, these bras are not pretty, but they can be light weight. ... more

It's a physics thing. If the bra is manufactured for an average build (and while your bra size may be average, being petite with sloped shoulders is not the shape bras are designed for), you will have slippage. Clips are your best bet and that 30 seconds will prevent you from wasting more time and frustration adjusting straps. If you get a bra custom made, you should be able to work with them to get the straps positioned more usefully for your physique. That said, bra makers are coming out with new innovations all the time, so I'm hoping my cynical perspective is made irrelevant at some point soon. ... more

I have a Chantelle bra that does exactly what you want--the straps can be moved in a little toward the center of the back, it's non-itchy, and has minimal coverage. I think, but am not sure, that this is it. I definitely got it at Nordstrom but the description online is too vague to be sure if it's this model. I'm sure the Nordstrom ladies would know. It is a convertible bra but I really only ever wear it the way you're talking about, and for the same reason. ... more

Calvin Klein's 356 adjustible strap bras sound like what you want, but I believe they've been discontinued (which I'm not very happy about). You might want to try and find them online, though - I'd post a link, but I'm writing this on my phone. The straps can connect to the back either in the usual place, or ~2 inches in. I like to wear them the latter way so that my bra straps don't show when I wear tanks, and it might also solve your problem. ... more

Have you tried "convertible" bras that allow you to reposition the straps to your liking? (E.g., they let you remove and re-attach the shoulder straps to switch from normal to racerback, and occasionally other configurations as well.) Most of these seem to be designed so that you can wear them strapless if you choose, which means they might still be too heavy-duty for you, but it could be worth trying one on. Here is an example--chosen basically at random, as I don't know enough to recommend any particular brand. Come to think of it, I imagine you could also modify one of these by sewing new attachment points that move the shoulder straps further toward the center of your back. Might be more straightforward than cutting and re-sewing the actual straps. ... more

ThePinkSuperhero- I've adjusted the straps until they are VERY tight on me (painfully tight) and there is still room to adjust smaller, so I don't think that is the issue. You're a kitty! - thanks, checking them out now. explosion- Posture is definitely not the problem. Ask some women you know well, most of the ones I know well enough to ask have this problem. I'm very petite and work in a field dominated by big guys, so you can bet I have great posture. Thanks for the words of encouragement, ladies- and right back at you, every woman I've talked to has this problem to some degree. I just want to know why bra manf's don't make bras that fit better (or pretty front-clasp bras, but that's another ask.me... ... more

I have this problem too! I also prefer comfy bras and don't need much support, but the straps are always sliding off no matter how short I make them. I think part of it is my bad posture combined with the slope of my shoulders. Sorry that's not much help, but at least it should give you hope that there are enough women with the problem, so someone has to have a solution. ... more

I have had this problem all my life. I recently re-examined my bra size and realized I was buying too small a cup size and too big a band size. Now, I am a big chested woman and my bras are iron-clad affairs but, ever since I started buying a smaller band, I haven't been sneaking under my shirt to pull up my straps. Perhaps a smaller band might solve your problem, too. ... more

I still think visiting a tailor would be a good idea- if the straps are painfully tight and slippage is still an issue, something is wrong with the proportions of how the straps are fitting you. A tailor could address those issues. ... more

It seems like the strap problem would be alleviated by moving the back straps in a little bit towards the center of the back If you think this would work, it´s easy to cut the straps and resew them in a new spot by hand. If you don´t know how to do this, perhaps a friend can help you. ... more