BRA SIZE GUIDE

The Importance of The Right Bra

We recommend that you assess your bra size every 6 months, or when you gain or loose weight. We advise that you get measured every 2 months during pregnancy, as your rib cage will be expanding.

Every Bra, Brand, Style and even colour can fit differently, therefore there is no direct science to bra fitting & measuring, it is always ‘trial and error’. The tips below are a guide to help you identify the bra size you may be. If the bra you purchase is unsuitable, we will happily exchange the size for you. Please refer to our terms & conditions.
Wearing the correct size bra can change a persons entire posture and silhouette under clothing, and can even make someone look thinner in the body and smaller on the bust, giving a person added confidence by wearing the correct size a person should be more comfortable. Wearing a bra is like wearing a pair of shoes; you wouldn't wear a size 3 shoe if you were a size 6, not if you want to be comfortable anyhow!
The change of fashion & our wants & needs effect our bra purchases. Everyone has a clothes wardrobe, why not have a ‘bra wardrobe’ wearing the correct style & colour bra under the correct outwear will make you feel & look great.

Understanding Anatomy & The Benefits of Breast Support

The Breast is made up from fatty tissues, which are held onto the chest wall by fibrous tissues called Coopers Ligaments.

Over a period of time these ligaments will stretch. Once these have stretched no amount of exercise will restore to original position, however we can slow the process down by wearing the correct support/size

The size of the breast is determined on the width of the ‘root’ of the breast. The root is where the breast forms away from the chest wall.

There are many different sizes and shapes of breasts all of which are suited to different shapes and styles of bras. These are categorised into 6 ‘bust types’:

Developing (Teenage): a developing bust which is spread over a wide area of the chest wall.

Undeveloped: a small but firm bust which has a broad base. It is generally accompanied by a prominent rib cage.

Average: an average size, well formed bust.

Full: a large, well developed bust.

Dropped: a bust which has dropped from it’s original position lies on the diaphragm.

Pendulous: a heavy bust which has dropped and lying low on the diaphragm.

Find Your Bra Size

STEP 1:
Place the tape measure around the frame of your boday underneath your bust. Make sure that the tape sits directly under the ‘root of the bust’ and is completely level around the body.

STEP 2:
Give the tape a ‘firm tug’ so you feels a slight tension. By doing this we are allowing for the elasticity of the bra.

STEP3:
Where the tape meets, round down to the nearest 5cm’s – this will give you a cm’s back size – convert into the UK back size.

Cm’s – 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
UK – 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44

THIS IS YOUR UNDERBAND SIZE

STEP 4:
Measure the fullest part of the bust keeping the tape horizontal around the bust. Do not squash the chest.

STEP 5:
The measurement should then be compared with the underband size.
If it is:-
1"(3cm)less you are a = AA cup
The same size = A cup
1"(3cm)more you are a = B cup
2"(5cm)more you are a = C cup
3"(8cm)more you are a = D cup
4"(10cm)more you are a = DD cup
5"(13cm)more you are a = E cup
6"(15cm)more you are a = F cup
7"(18cm)more you are a = FF cup
8"(20cm)more you are a = G cup

And so on.....

THIS IS YOUR CUP SIZE

Fit Check Tips

Check to see if the bra is fitting you correctly by following the simple steps below. Do not compare it's fit with the feel of an older bra because the fit of that bra will have changed with wear & washes, making the materials stretch.

STEP 1:
Check the wire is fully encasing the breast and sitting behind the soft breast tissue under the arm.

STEP 2:
The wire should completely separate the breast in the middle and sit flat against the breast bone.
The top of the cup should sit flat, with no breast bulging over the cup.

STEP 3:
Adjust the straps, but do not over tighten the straps, so the weight won’t ‘drag down’ which can cause dents in the shoulder.

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