TOP TIP

This size guide is exactly that, a guide for you to get a good idea of what size bra to look out for. Every person is made and built differently to the next and a bra should always be comfortable with no bulging either over the back and shoulder straps or from the front cups. If this occurs you are wearing a bra that is too small for your frame.

Remember that all manufacturers follow their own sizing guide therefore, be aware that what is a comfy fit with one manufacturer will not always fit with another.

THE FITTING ROOM

Welcome to our fitting room where we hope to assist you with having the correct fit and also shape with your lingerie. Most people in fact anything as high as 80% of women wear the incorrect fitting bra.

The most important thing to remember is that the bra should be a snug fit. By this we mean that you should not be able to pull more than half an inch away from your body at the shoulder straps or rib band. If this is the case try adjusting the bra straps to be tighter and place the back of the bra on a tighter hook. If this does not solve your problem you need to go down a backsize.

Also the bra should fit flat against the ribcage between the cups. If this is not the case then the bra you are wearing needs a bigger cup. There should also be no bulging over the top or sides of the bra, even if you are wearing a balconette or plunge bra. Again, if this is the case a bigger cup size is necessary. We recommend that you place a t-shirt or lycra fitting top over your new bra to compare shape and style. This way it is easier to spot any bulging.

If at all possible, have an afternoon out at a highstreet store and try on as many different types and styles of bras as you can making a note of the sizes in each style that have a comfy fit. Not all manufacturers use the same sizing guide so if one size fits in one style and brand it may not be the case for another!

Measuring

Take a tape measure and measure under the bust with the tape horizontal across the back. Breath out until there's no air left in the lungs and take a comfortable measurement. This number is your back size. Then take the bust measurement so that the tape just touches across the nipples. The cup size is determined by the difference in inches between the two numbers . ie. a = 1inch b = 2inches c = 3inches d=4 inches dd=4 1/2 inches and so on. this is only a guide you will need to play around with the brands to find out which ones fit best in which styles as mention before!