Bra Fitting Guide
What bra size am I?
Our boobs are wonderful 3D things and we all have a unique shape, so we don’t find using tape measures much use to find ‘your bra size’ - how could you measure a pint of milk with a ruler?! Instead, we prefer to arm you with knowledge as when you know what to look for, it’s easy to work out if a bra fits you well or not.
If you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help. You can call us (we’re open 7 days a week) or chat to us via Live Chat.
Is your bra fitting you well?
1:The underband should be firm but comfortable
Most of the support comes from the underband. It should be horizontal around your body without riding up or digging in. We recommend fastening a new bra on its loosest hooks so that you can tighten it if it stretches over time.
2:The wires should lie flat against your chest
The wires between your boobs should lie flat without digging in, rubbing or poking out. If you trace the wire with your finger, it should sit on your ribcage (not your boob!) all the way round to your armpit. The wires shouldn’t slip down as you move or lift away if you raise your arms.
3:Your boobs should be fully enclosed in the cups
You should have a smooth line where the fabric at the top of the cup ends and meets your bust. You may need to adjust your boobs in the cups – a bit of a scoop and a jiggle usually does the trick!
You shouldn’t have any ridge or bulging over the top or sides of the cups, even if you are wearing a balconette, plunge or lower-cut style.
I don't think my underband is fitting well
Underband riding up your back?
Try a smaller back size.
Boobs showing underneath underband?
Try a smaller back size.
I don't think my wires are fitting well
Wires digging in to your breast tissue?
Try a bigger cup size or a different bra style.
Wires not sitting flat between your boobs?
Try a smaller back size or try a bigger cup size.
Wires slipping down or lifting away when you lift your arms?
Try a smaller back size.
I don't think my cups are fitting well
Boobs overspilling at the front or side?
Try a bigger cup size.
Cups wrinkling?
Try a smaller cup size or a style with stretch lace that will mould to your shape.
Cups gaping?
Try a smaller cup size or a style with stretch lace that will mould to your shape.
Other reasons my bra might not be fitting well
Straps slipping?
Try tightening the straps (this might sound obvious but they do loosen!) or try a full cup style with more centred straps.
Straps digging in?
This could be a sign that your underband is not giving your boobs enough support, so try a smaller back size, or try our bra strap pads.
One boob bigger than the other?
Fit to the bigger boob or try a style with stretch lace that will mould to your shape.
A few words about shape
It’s not just about the letters and numbers written in your bra labels. A big part of finding bras that fit you well is working out which shapes suit you best – each will do something different for you depending on your own individual shape. We make it our mission to offer a great choice of bra styles to cover the many varied and wonderful shapes of Bravissimo girls!