
Why your bra keeps setting off your migraines
Bra on: by 4 p.m. your neck is tight and you can feel it coming. Bra off: a little relief.
It's not one bad bra. It's all of them. Underwire, bralette, sports bra, even the one you got fitted for: each one hangs the weight of your chest on your traps, the muscles that run straight up to the base of your skull.
It's not in your head. It's on your shoulders.
Sound like you?
If two or more of these sound like you, you're not crazy, and you're definitely not alone.
You got professionally fitted, and it still hurts
You own a drawer full of bras you can't wear
Anything heavier than a hoodie on your shoulders sets you off
Going braless just moves the ache into your neck
You count the minutes until the bra comes off
You've started to wonder if it's all in your head
Bra or no bra, It still hurts
So you take it off the second you get home. For an hour, it's bliss.
Then your neck starts. With nothing holding it, the weight of your chest hangs straight off your neck and shoulders. Lie on your side and it swings like a pendulum, pulling the whole time. You catch yourself holding your chest on the stairs.
A bra hurts. No bra hurts too.
You've been choosing between your head and your neck.
You've tried so many things. Here's why none of them worked.
You always thought you were somehow wearing the wrong size. You weren't. Every one of these still leaves the weight on your shoulders.
Professional fittings and “correct size” bras: so much money, and they all hurt like hell
Sports bras, bralettes and halters: they still get all their support from the straps
Strapless and nipple covers: you didn't like them one bit, and still feel a little exposed
Going braless: your neck pain shows up significantly more often
Tiger balm and stretching: nothing long-term made a large dent. You smell like an old lady at this point
We didn't fix the bra. We took the weight off your shoulders.
The support is built into the tank. The stretch fabric hugs your bust against your torso, so your whole body carries the weight, not two straps on your traps.
Wide, soft straps sit away from your neck.
No underwire. No hooks. No tight band.
On in the morning. Off at bedtime, not at 4 p.m.
Your bra puts the weight on your neck. This tank doesn't.
Both hold you up. Only one keeps the weight off your traps.
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Weight carried by your torso, not your traps |
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No straps digging grooves into your shoulders |
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No band squeezing your back and ribs |
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Nothing you're dying to rip off by 4 p.m. |
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Smooth back: no bulge, no red marks |
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Holds up a fuller bust |
Your shoulders have carried enough.
Wide straps. Support across the torso. No wire, no hooks, no band. Every day you wait is another day in a bra that hangs off your neck.
You've wasted enough money on bras that hurt.
Wear the Built-In Bra Comfort Shaper Tank on your longest day. Then wear it for 90 days. If you don't love it, send it back. This one costs you nothing to try.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this help if my bra sets off my migraines?
Can this help if my bra sets off my migraines?
That's who we made it for. A bra hangs the weight of your chest from two straps on your traps, the muscles that run up the back of your neck to your head. This tank takes that job away from your shoulders: your whole torso carries the weight instead, so nothing presses on your traps and neck all day.
If strap pressure is one of your triggers, this takes that pressure off. Try it for 90 days, and if it's not for you, send it back.
Can I wear it instead of a bra?
Can I wear it instead of a bra?
Yes, that's what it's made for. Wear it in place of a bra for everyday life: work, errands, school pickup, travel or a day at home.
You get everyday support without straps on your traps or a band around your ribs.
How is this different from a bra, a sports bra or a bralette?
How is this different from a bra, a sports bra or a bralette?
Bras, sports bras and bralettes all work the same way: they hang your bust from straps on your shoulders and hold it with a band around your ribs. Comfy Curve is a tank with the bra built in.
The stretch fabric holds your bust against your torso, and two wide, soft straps sit flat on the shoulder, away from your neck. No racerback, no halter, no wire, no hooks.
I can't stand tight tanks or camis. Is this tight?
I can't stand tight tanks or camis. Is this tight?
It's a supportive tank, so it hugs you, but evenly. There's no band, no wire and no hook squeezing one spot, and the hold is spread across the whole tank instead of two straps. If you're between sizes, order one size up.
I've had a professional fitting. Why would this be different?
I've had a professional fitting. Why would this be different?
A fitting changes your size. It doesn't change where the weight hangs: the straps still sit on the same muscles on top of your shoulders.
Comfy Curve changes the design. The support is built into the tank, so the straps aren't doing the lifting.
I have a large chest. Will it hold me?
I have a large chest. Will it hold me?
Yes. It's made for fuller busts, in sizes S to 5XL. The hold is spread across the whole tank instead of resting on two thin straps, so your shoulders don't carry the load. Use the size finder above to pick yours.
Do the pads move around?
Do the pads move around?
No. The pads stay in place while you wear it, so they won't slide or bunch up. They're removable too: take them out whenever you like, put them back, and they stay put.
What's it made of?
What's it made of?
80% premium nylon and 20% spandex: enough stretch to move with you and enough hold to keep you supported, without feeling stuffy. It's soft on the skin and breathable.
Will it show under white or light tops?
Will it show under white or light tops?
It's made to be layered. The neutral shades blend in under most light tops. For very thin or see-through white fabric, choose the shade closest to your skin tone.
How do I wash it?
How do I wash it?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then lay it flat to dry or tumble dry on low. It keeps its shape and support wash after wash, with no special care.