Fitting Guide

Be your own expert bra fitter.

Start with your most comfortable (not too old as they stretch with use), well fitting bra as a guide.  Take a good look, does it fit snug around your body if so the back size is right (this is the number). If it rides up at all you will need to drop a back size, for example from a 36 to a 34. An underwired bra should fit with the wire flat against your rib cage. Once you have your  back size you are half way there.

Next look at the cups.  Your breasts should be enclosed in the cups, nothing bulging out at the sides or on top. If this is what you see you need to increase the cup size (this is the letter), for example from an E to an F. Take your time-you now have your bra size.

The F cup section of a 34F bra is smaller than the F cup section of a 36F bra. If you drop a back size you should be looking at increasing your cup size. 

It's worth pointing out that the most common problem is wearing  a bra that has a back size too big and a cup size too small.  So don't be surprised if you have been wearing a 38D but really need an 34F, it is  worth the trouble to get the right fit as a well fitting bra makes you feel great.

Fit new bras on the loosest hook, you can then tighten it when you have worn it a few times.

Not all bras are the same, different brands and styles will vary even if they are the same size. You may need a totally different size than the bra you are wearing.

If buying a maternity bra try to leave it to the 37th week of your pregnancy or after as your boobs will increase in size. Do remember that you will also need room for a breast pad.

We recommend you take a little extra time and wash your bra by hand as this helps to keep it looking and feeling like new for longer. Putting wired bras in the washing machine can damage your machine.

Swimwear should be handwashed, line dry (follow washing instructions inside garment) .

Tips to remember.

• snug fit around the rib cage
• all D cups are not the same size , they get bigger with back size  (compare a 34D with a 38D you will see what we mean)
• get the cup size big enough to hold your boobs- nothing bulging out
• get the right style for the outfit and occasion
• have your bridal lingerie on at the dress fittings 
• the bigger your boobs the more support you will need in your sports bra

Let us know if you have any other tips and we will try to include them.

You know what you like , you know what feels good and you know what looks great. 

You are your own expert