![]() ![]() If you find the cup is spilled over at the top, try a larger cup size. If your cup is too loose or appears to gape, try a smaller cup size. Subtract your calculated band size (Step 1) from your bust measurement (Step 2) and refer to the bra cup size chart here. There should be no spilling over the top, or loose fabric. The cup should fully contain your breast tissue. If you find the wires are digging in to the side of your breasts, not lying against your ribcage, see if a larger cup size will work better for you. Underwire should lie flat against your chest at the centre front, and contain all of your breast tissue within them at the side. If this is not the case, try adjusting the back of your straps for a more comfortable fit. If you find your straps are digging in to your shoulders, please check your band fits properly, as this may mean the band is too loose, forcing the straps to take on too much pressure to support your breasts. Visit our All Size Guidespage to find your sister size. If you are a 42E, (a back size we don't currently stock) you will need to purchase a 40F, and then the extender will make the bra into a size 42E this is because of sister sizing. If you are buying a bra extender to extend the size of the bra's underband, you will need to buy 1 cup size down. You can always purchase one of our Bra Extenders, which will extend the back size of your bra, one size per extender. BRA SIZE CALCULATOR Bra Directory step-1: Measure your Band size With your bra on, measure firmly around your rib cage, directly underneath your breasts. Add 5 inches to that measurement to determine your bra size. If you find the band is feeling too tight, try going up a band size, and down a cup size if the cup still fits well - for example, a 32D would then go up to the 34C. Make sure the tape is comfortably snug, and take your measurement to the fullest inch. If the cup is fitting well however, you will need to go up one cup size whilst going down one band size - for example, if your 34C is too loose in the underband but perfect in the cup, try a 32D instead. Use our bra calculator to find an estimated UK bra size and have you feeling the magic of a proper fit Take note: While this method of sizing is usually accurate, the measuring tape doesn’t always tell the truth. If the band of your bra is riding up at the back, this usually indicates that the band is too large, so you may want to try a smaller band size (i.e., 32, 34, 36). Bands loosen with time and wear, so you may want to adjust your hook and eye towards the tightest set of hooks over your bra’s lifetime. We recommend fastening the bra on either the loosest or middle set of hooks. The band of your bra should fit comfortably around your body in a horizontal line. Again making sure not to pull it so tight that it digs into your skin, but not so loose that it falls down. To get your underband measurement, measure horizontally around your ribcage, where the underband of your bra usually sits. measure horizontally around the fullest part of your bust, making sure not to pull it so tight that it digs into your skin, but not so loose that it falls down. ![]() Remember, all brands fit differently depending on fabric, cut and brand, so remain flexible about your size.To get your bust measurement, make sure you are wearing a comfortable bra with no padding. To measure yourself, wear an unpadded bra and measure firmly (without. If your bust measurement is 43, and your band measurement is 38, the difference is 5, giving you a bra size of a 38DD. This bra size guide gives you the body measurements for standard Australian bra sizes. Then, measure around the fullest part of your breasts to get your cup size. Wrap the tape around your torso underneath your breasts to get your band size. Every inch difference between your band and cup measurement equals a cup size.įor example, the first inch = A, second inch = B, the third inch = C and so on. To measure your bra size, you’ll need a soft measuring tape. Subtract your band measurement (even number) from your bust measurement to get your cup size. Again, make sure the tape measure is placed straight across your back. Place the tape measure at the fullest part of the bust (typically, along your nipple line). For example, if you measure a 30, add 2 for a total of 32. If you measure an even number, add 2 to get to the next even number. If you measure an odd number, round up to the next even number. Check in the mirror to make sure the tape is also straight across your back. Wrap a fabric measuring tape around your torso, lifting your breasts to make sure the tape lies snug at the base of the breast tissue. You’ll need a fabric tape measure and a little math. Before you begin, pop on your best-fitting, non-padded bra. ![]()
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