MY GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD PROJECT

Bra Sizing:
Are You Truly Supported?

The bra you wear every day should support you, not work against you.

Do you really know your bra size? Participate in my Girl Scout Gold Award initiative created to help teen girls and women understand proper bra fit, recognize the signs of an ill-fitting bra, and take action toward greater comfort, support, and confidence.

Why bra fit matters

What If Your Bra Isn't Actually Your Size?

Many people wear the same bra size for years without realizing that their fit may have changed. The right fit can provide better support, reduce pressure and discomfort, improve comfort during movement and physical activity, and help you recognize when your body or support needs have changed.

80%

According to Dillard’s, more than 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size.

19%

In a study of 3,800 U.S. women, only 19% strongly agreed that they owned a bra that truly fit.

73%

A 2025 Luna poll found that 73% of teens surveyed had never had a bra fitting.

Are you truly supported?

8 Signs It May Be Time to Check Your Fit

  1. 1

    Your straps dig into your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Your straps constantly slip down.

  3. 3

    Your band rides up your back.

  4. 4

    Breast tissue spills over the cups.

  5. 5

    The cups have gaps or loose fabric.

  6. 6

    Underwire digs into breast tissue.

  7. 7

    Your bra shifts when you raise your arms.

  8. 8

    The center of your bra doesn't fit flat against your chest.

A well-fitting bra should feel supportive and comfortable. Your body is not supposed to fit the bra, the bra is supposed to fit your body.

About the issue

Why This Project Matters

Many women and teen girls begin wearing bras without ever receiving clear education about proper fit. As bodies change, people may continue purchasing the same size, accept discomfort as normal, or feel pressure to make their bodies fit a particular size rather than finding a bra that fits their bodies.

Bra Sizing: Are You Truly Supported? was created to change that through education, awareness, and action.

This project encourages women and teen girls to understand the signs of an ill-fitting bra, learn why proper support matters, and take the simple but often overlooked step of checking their current bra fit.

PARTICIPATION

How Can You Participate?

My goal is to help at least 100 women and teen girls to learn about proper bra fitting and at least 50 people to take the next step and complete a bra sizing or fitting.

100
Video View Goal
50
Bra Fitting Goal
  1. Step 1

    Take the Pre-Survey

    Please answer a few brief questions about your bra sizing experience before watching the video or completing a sizing or fitting.

    Take the Pre-Survey
  2. Step 2

    Watch & Learn

    Watch my educational video and learn more about proper bra sizing and support.

  3. Step 3

    Get Fitted

    Explore professional sizing or fitting locations.

  4. Step 4

    Make Your Impact Count

    Take the Post-Survey and share what you learned and help me measure the impact of my Gold Award project.

    Take the Post-Survey
Educational video

The Are You Truly Supported? Educational Video

Dallas, Texas event

Ready to Find Out If You're Truly Supported? 

Join me for a Bra Sizing & Fitting Event to learn more about proper bra fit, receive professional sizing or fitting assistance, and take the next step toward greater comfort and support.

Dallas Bra Sizing Event — Completed

Thank you to everyone who participated in the August 15, 2026 event. The project continues and participants can still complete the four steps from anywhere.

Participate from anywhere

Bra sizing is not limited to one city, or time. Women and teen girls across the country have access to my educational video, can explore bra-sizing and bra-fitting resources, and report their participation.

Professional Sizing or Fitting

Explore in-person and virtual bra sizing or fitting options.

Explore Options

Complete Your Own Fit

Use the external document starting on page 5 to learn how to measure your band and cup size.

Open Bra Fit Guide (PDF)

I Got Fitted!

Complete the post-survey to add to my project's impact.

Complete Survey
Impact

My Project's Impact

Totals will update as my project reaches more people.

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Meet Nadia

Hi, I'm Nadia.

Bra Sizing: Are You Truly Supported? Is my Girl Scout Gold Award project.

I chose this issue because proper bra sizing is something many people don't learn about, even though bras are a part of everyday life for millions of people.

I have personally experienced the effects of an improper fit and realized that many people around me had similar experiences. Through this project, I want to help women and teen girls learn more about bra sizing, support, and the importance of finding a bra that fits their body instead of feeling like their body has to fit a particular size.

My goal is to turn something people often don't talk about into a conversation that helps others feel more informed, supported, and confident.

So… Are You Truly Supported?

You may be surprised by the answer. Participate in my project and discover what a proper bra fit could mean for your comfort, support, and confidence.