BRA FIT NOTES

Measuring Yourself

It's important to note that bra styles and differing fabrics contribute to size differences. If you're confident that you're wearing the correct size then we advise that you purchase the size you are most comfortable wearing

Follow the simple steps below, preferably with a friend to take the measurements. Remove clothing before taking measurements but always keep a bra on whilst measuring. A non-padded bra gives a more accurate measurement.

Under Bust: Place the tape around the body, directly under the bust, ensuring that the tape is level at the back and pulled firmly. Record measurement in inches. If the under-bust measurement is an even number then add 4 inches, if the under- bust measurement is an odd number, then add 5 inches.

Top Bust: Place the tape around the fullest part of the bust, ensuring that the tape is level around the back. Record measurement in inches.

The difference between the final under-bust measurement and the top bust measurement gives an indication of your cup size.

a 1" difference is an A cup
a 2" difference is a B cup
a 3" difference is a C cup
a 4" difference is a D cup
a 5" difference is a DD cup
a 6" difference is an E cup
etc

Example

You measure your under bust and the measurement is 31. As it is an odd number you then add 5 inches giving you a back size of 36.
You measure the fullest part of your bust and the measurement is 39 inches.
You then subtract this from your under bust measurement of 36 leaving you with 3inches difference.
The 3 inch difference means that you are a C cup.
So your bra size would be 36C.

Size Conversions for Bras

How to ensure your bra is the correct fit

- If the under-bust band is cutting into the flesh, then the under-bust size is too small

- If the underwire digs into the breast tissue at the underarm or any part of your breast bulges over or around the sides of the cup, this means that the cup size is too small

- Any puckering of the bra cup suggests that the cup is too big

- If the back of the bra rides up and does not sit horizontally across the back in line with the bust, this means that the underbust is too big

- When the bra is fastened you should be able to comfortably slide your fingers under the back band

- Adjust the straps so that they feel comfortable but firm. If the straps drag the bra cups up and distort the shape of the bra, then they are too tight

Men Buying For Ladies

The easiest way to determine the size for your lady-friend is to have a look in her lingerie drawer at the sizes she is currently wearing. This may not always be possible and if the thought of being caught going through her drawer puts you off there is another easier method, which surprisingly works quite well. Think of her bust as a piece of fruit. The equivalent fruit size matches the cup size you should buy:

The underbust size will most likely be her clothing size, ie the size she would buy a t-shirt.