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the Bra fit & style guide
There are two things every woman should expect from her bra: it should give her the support she needs, and make her look (and feel) gorgeous. To achieve this it's crucial to get the perfect fit. With our step-by-step guides and clever solutions to common problems, you can say goodbye to badly fitting bras forever!
There are two things every woman should expect from her bra: it should give her the support she needs, and make her look (and feel) gorgeous. To achieve this it's crucial to get the perfect fit. With our step-by-step guides and clever solutions to common problems, you can say goodbye to badly fitting bras forever!
the Perfect Fit
- Your underband should be nice and snug when fastened on the loosest hook. You shouldn't be able to pull it more than two inches away from your back.
- The underband should sit horizontally level across your body, in line with the wires at the front.
- The length of your straps should be adjusted enough to support the cup, but should also feel comfortable.
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- There should be no bulging or gaping at the top of the cups.
- The wire should completely enclose each breast, sit right in the crease underneath your breasts, and finish under your arms.
- The wire should sit flat against your ribcage, from the middle of your chest and along the crease of your bust, with absolutely no lifting away.
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common Fit problems
Bulging out?
If your cup size is too small, your bust will bulge over the top and sides. The top of the cup should lie totally flat on your bust. If in doubt, try on a t-shirt over your bra, as this will make any bulging more obvious.
Try a bigger cup size
Wires digging in?
The bra wire should sit behind your breast, not on it. If your bra fits correctly the wire will encase the bust completely and not dig in uncomfortably.
Try a bigger cup size
Wires lifting away from the body?
If the wires lift away from your body in the middle, or are sitting on top of your breast at all, then your cup size is too small.
Try a bigger cup size
Back band riding too high?
If your underband rides up, it's too big. It should sit horizontally level across you back. Test this by pulling it away from your body - it shouldn't stretch more than two inches.
TRY A SMALLER BACK SIZE
Straps digging in?
Your underband should provide most of the support, so if your straps are digging in it's a sign that the back size is too big.
TRY A SMALLER BACK SIZE
Cups are baggy or creased?
Your bra should fit perfectly without any gaps. If there is space in the cups around your bust, then the cup is too big.
TRY A SMALLER CUP SIZE
Lean Forward
This will allow your breasts to fall naturally into the bra cups and gives the best support.
Lift Wires
As you straighten up, into the wires up into the crease of your bust before fastening the bra.
Lift In
This will give you a good idea of how comfortable the bra is and how well it fits.
Adjust Straps
Adjust your shoulder straps to ensure you get the right support.
Bra Shape guide
Full Cup
A full cup bra covers the entire bust to give a great shape and support. A full cup bra is perfect for everyday wear and can offer comfort and support for larger cup sizes.
Non-Wired
Non-wired bras provide support and comfort without the use of underwires. The shape this bra gives your bust is less defined than the shape an underwired bra gives. These bras are useful for lounging, sleeping and when pregnant.
Balcony
Balcony bras give a lower coverage than full cup bras and can add shape and uplift to the bust line. This style enables you to wear a lower cut neckline and traditionally has wider set straps giving a wide square neckline.
Minimiser
A minimiser bra will redistribute the breast tissue giving the appearance of a reduced bust size yet will still be comfortable to wear. They are ideal to wear with fitted tops and button-up shirts if you find the fabrica little stretched or the buttons pull.
Sports
Sports bras are designed to reduce breast movement during exercise. Wearing a sports bra also protects the ligaments that support the breast tissue. It is very important to wear the correct size to get the benefits and propper support a sports bra is designed to give.
T-Shirt
T-Shirt bras are also known as smooth or seam-free bras. T-Shirt bras are often padded but they can be unpadded. They are specially designed with a seamless surface for a ridge-free appearance under close-fitting tops.
Plunge
Whether padded or unpadded, the low coverage of a plunge bra allows you to expose a sexy cleavage. The low centre-front on a plunge bra makes it perfect to wear with low cut tops and dresses.
Multiway
Depending on the bra, they can be adapted to be a halterneck, racer back or one-strap bra. A multiway bra is a useful addition to any woman’s underwear drawer. If you’ve got the support you need, a multiway bra may also be worn strapless.