There have been a lot of questions lately regarding the purchasing of bras for men, so I am going to go over the basic problems that men tend to have with their bras and solve those problems here. If you have anything to add from personal experience, please do so in the comments!

Small Cups / Large Band Size

This is a common problem for men with broad chests and small breasts. You need a bra with a small cup size, but most bras with a larger band size also have a large cup size, which on you looks silly because it just flaps there, empty.

If you can't find a bra in your size for this reason, I suggest you spend a couple of dollars and buy some bra extenders. These are handy little devices which attach to the hooks and eyes of your bra and give you a few more inches of band size. You should be able to find these at any store that sells bras.

Do I Need To Add Five Inches?

Many bra buying guides for women state that you should measure your under bust and add five inches. This isn't recommended for men, because you generally don't have breasts which will affect the way the bra sits. Just measure your under bust measure and round it up to the nearest even number. If you find this is too small, go up a size. Sizes will change from manufacturer to manufacturer, a 42 B in one brand may very well not be a 42 B in another, so be prepared to learn your sizes. For this reason, trying some bras on is also a good idea. Many men have reported no trouble whatsoever when they have asked to be fitted for a bra in store, so find a place you're comfortable with and just ask!

Material

For all day wear, cotton bras, or cotton blend bras may very well be the most comfortable. Men tend to sweat more than women and synthetic fabrics can hold that in, creating an icky feeling and even a rash. Microfiber is also a good choice, if you are looking for a soft fabric that breathes well. If it is the winter months, you're not hugely active during the day, or you're only looking for a bra to wear on 'special occasions,' then choose the material you most like the look and feel of.

Washing

Okay, this isn't a bra buying tip, but it is important. Don't just toss your bras in the washing machine, especially if it is one of the old agitator types. Use a delicates bag or wash your bras by hand. Machine washing can warp the hooks of bras if they get caught on a metal edge and it's very hard on the underwire in underwire bras as well. Using a delicates bag solves both these problems.