The underwire is annoying me and isn't fittedFor underwire to do its job, it has to perfectly encase your breasts and mustn't "squash" your bust. Hold it as tight as you want your band to fit you. To resolve the situation, choose a model with a smaller band size and cup size. Step 1: Measure your band size (underbust) Wrap the tape snugly under your bust. The cups on my bra are looseIf you feel like your bust isn't properly supported then it's because it isn't: the cups are loose or the top of the cup doesn't touch your skin.
If you measure 30 inches under your bust, your band size should be. Choose a bra with a smaller band size but don't change the cup size. The answer is simple: to cut manufacturing costs. If that doesn't work, it's because your bra is too big. But what if you can't get it to fit with the clasps? Just lengthen the straps a bit to stop it going up. Measure yourself wearing a contour or underwire bra (avoid padded or push up bras), Stand up, then relax your arms and shoulders. So if your measurement is 32, call it 32. My bra band goes up at the backThe band is the most important part of your bra. The general rule of thumb for all measuring is: less than, round DOWN, more than a, round UP. Are you an apple, pear or hourglass? Find out which models and cuts are right for you with our shape guide. If you have a large bust, choose a model with wide straps for better support.ĭoes my bra suit my bust?Have you tried to adjust your bra and it still doesn't feel right? If you feel like you're wearing a bra, it may be time for a change or you may not have picked the right one for your shape. An easy thing to do is to check they're not too tight: if you can put your finger between the shoulder and strap once adjusted then it means it fits properly. For maximum comfort and balance, adjust the straps to suit your build. Usually the middle position is best, ideally you should be able to put two fingers between the bra fabric and your back.Īdjusting straps to suit my shapeWe're not all the same length between our shoulders and our bust. If the back goes up it may be because the clasps are in the wrong place. It takes minutes to fit your bra properly and avoid any unpleasantness.įitting my bra claspsThe back of your bra (the band of fabric from your cup to your back) should be parallel to the ground. Not only is a badly fitted bra ugly but it can also affect your health.Ī good fitting bra is comfortable and you don't feel like you're wearing one. Wearing a poorly fitting bra can be just as uncomfortable as wearing a bra in the wrong size or shape. How do I fit my bra?You must choose the right bra size and fit it properly to be comfortable. View our bra size and fitting tips to get your perfect bra. Your bra should support your bust properly first and foremost. If you 're in between sizes, we recommend sizing up for the comfiest fit.Choosing the right bra size is as important as choosing the right shape. Our one pieces have a back band that can be difficult to slip over your bum if it is larger in proportion to your top half.
For our one pieces, if you have a small waist and bra size but wear a larger bottom size, we recommend our two pieces so you can get the best fit.
Your bra size should match your dress size in our size chart below. Use the chart to the right to find your UK cup size from the difference in inches or cm between your fullest bust measurement and your underbust measurement.įor example, if your underbust measurement is 31 inches, and your fullest bust measurement is 39 inches, the difference is 8 inches, meaning your cup is FF according to the chart to the right. 31 inches rounds up to a band size of 32 inches, so your bra size is a 32FF. To do this, take your fullest bust measurement and subtract your ORIGINAL underbust measurement. Now that you know your band size, you can calculate your cup size. If you measure 30.5 inches, your band size is 30. If you are less than 0.5 inches above any of those numbers, you will round DOWN.įor example, if your underbust measurement is 31 inches, your band size is 32. Take your underbust measurement in inches and ROUND UP to the closest band size number: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, etc. If you don't want to use our bra size calculator (above) or if you don't think it's correct, you can calculate your size manually.
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