Solution to drooping bra strap mystery

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I have worn the same style bra for many years. My shape must have changed because about a year ago, the left strap kept slipping down my shoulder. It was SO annoying, but especially so when I was working out. One day a lightbulb went off over my head. I placed a dab of Vaseline on my shoulder and voilà. The strap stayed in place all through my workout. I was thrilled! I thought I’d pass along the solution to my problem.

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

Do you have scoliosis? That can cause one shoulder to drop over time.

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Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

No, I don’t have scoliosis. At 71, I realized my shoulders changed a bit. Maybe it was the result of workouts, maybe old age, but I solved my problem.

Sweet Caroline 1 · ‎12-12-2017

Thanks, I'll try this. I've had this problem with both straps. Especially if there isn't any elastic in the straps. If I get sweaty, the straps will stay up. Whats up with that? I don't like wearing bras for this reason. Don't worry, I wear them in public.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

As we age our shoulders get narrower and slop downward. Thus the bra straps wont stay up. I have mostly racerback bras.

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x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

Thanks!!!!! I'll try this.

I injured my left shoulder and the shape/slope was permanently changed, giving me that constantly slipping strap.

TY · ‎03-10-2010

Another reason for a dropping bra strap is that over time the bra's band width loosens up and sometimes will ride up in the back so you then shorten the bra straps because they are falling down. Moving the bra hook to make the back band tighter will help.

I generally have a problem with the left strap that tends to fall off my shoulder. I don't have scoliosis either.