Fitting Guide Information on this page:
MEASURING GUIDE
If you don’t find it easy getting the correct measurement on your own
(the tape always moves when you try to move your boobs to see the measurement).
Then enlist in the help of a friend or partner to assist you. They usually have
a better view than you do. Then follow the measuring guide below.
Under bust measurement (A)
Wearing your most comfortable, non-padded bra, and using a dressmaker’s
tape measure (not one that you found in your husbands tool box), measure directly
underneath the bust, around the rib cage. Keep the tape measure firm around
your body but not too tight.
Take the measurement and note it down.
E.g. 36 inches
If your measurement is an even number in inches add 4 inches
Eg. 36 inches + 4 inches = 40 inches
If your measurement is an odd number in inches add 5 inches
Eg. 35 inches + 5 inches = 40 inches
This is your bra back measurement
Full bust measurement (B)
Gently measure around the fullest part of the bust making sure that
the tape is level across the back. Take the measurement and note it down. Eg
43 inches.
The difference between your back size and your full bust measurement is your
cup size.
Eg Underbust measurement size 36 inches = 40 bra size
Full bust measurement 43 inches = cup size D
Your correct bra size would be 40 D.
Use the following size chart to find your size.
Size
chart
a) Back Measurement
Underbust
Measurement |
cm |
63-67 |
68-72 |
73-77 |
78-82 |
83-87 |
88-92 |
93-97 |
98-102 |
103-107 |
- |
inches |
25-26 |
27-28 |
29-30 |
31-32 |
33-34 |
35-36 |
37-38 |
39-40 |
41-42 |
Bra
Band size |
- |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
b) Cup size / Over bust
Difference |
cm |
-
2.5 |
0 |
2.5 |
5 |
7.5 |
10 |
12.5 |
15 |
17.5 |
20 |
22.5 |
25 |
27.5 |
30 |
32.5 |
- |
inches |
-1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
Cup
size |
- |
AA |
A |
B |
C |
D |
DD |
E |
F |
FF |
G |
GG |
H |
HH |
J |
JJ |
Finding the right brief size
Manufacturers size briefs in several ways. These relate approximately
as follows:
Dress
size |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
Brief,
Suspender etc. |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
Every womans figure is unique and sizes may vary from one manufacturer to another.
FITTING GUIDE
The measurement’s and fitting size chart is only a guide and as all bodies
are unique, the next best way of ensuring the correct fit is by the eye. So
when trying on the new bra check the following: -
- The bra should be fitted on the loosest fitting and should feel firm and
comfortable. It should be level around the back.
If it rides up around the back, then it is too big.
Try a back size smaller. (In many instances, this will mean increasing the
cup size as a smaller back size means the cup size will not be as generous).
- The weight of the breasts is supported by the back of the bra and not by
the bra’s straps so it is most important that the back size is correct.
Once you are happy with the fit you may tighten the bra to the middle eyes
for normal wear.
As time goes by, after washing your underwear, tighten the back as necessary.
- Adjust the shoulder straps accordingly.
They should not be too tight. Digging into your shoulders means that the cup
size is too small and the straps are doing too much work. Choose a bigger cup size to correct.
It could be that the back size is too big and the straps have been over-tighted.
If this is the case choose a smaller back size to correct.
- Breasts should be well contained within the cup and should not feel tight
or bulging over the breast or underarm edges. This means that the cup size
is too small. Try a cup size bigger.
Should there be excess space in the bra or the cups of the bra are wrinkling,
this means that the cup is too large.
Try a cup size smaller.
- If you are wearing an underwired bra the wires should fit snugly against
your rib cage under the breast and should not be sitting on any of the delicate
breast tissue.
There should be no gap between the your rib cage and the bra. If the bra sits
away form your body then try a bigger cup size.
In all cases ensure that the bra back sits level around the body and is firm
but comfortable.
STYLE GUIDE
Full Cup Bra
A full cup bra is designed to give the bust greater coverage and therefore better support and security.
The full cup style is ideal for everyday comfort and offers a natural, supportive shape.
Balconette Bra
A balconette style bra is designed to give an uplifted and supportive silhouette, and features a sweetheart neckline with wide set shoulder straps and reduced coverage in the top cup. A Balconette plunge bra will enhance cleavage.
The balconette style is ideal for a shapely neckline under low-cut tops.
Seamless Bra
The seamless style bra is designed with moulded cups for a seamless silhoutte, this bra is supportive and gives great natural shape under t-shirts and close fitting tops.
Strapless Bra
Ideal for under shoulder revealing tops, the strapless bra gives excellent support and shaping.
These bras can be worn with clear straps for extra confidence or as a multiway style.
Padded Bra
Padded bra styles are designed to give an improved shape and silhouette and will give comfort and support.
Thong
Strings or thongs are ideal for avoiding the dreaded VPL (Visible Panty Line) under close fitting trousers and skirts.
Briefs
A shaping brief flattens to create a smooth line under close fitting outerwear.
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