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KNICKERS/ NIGHTWEAR/ ROBES

BRAS

How to measure for the perfect fit:-

1. Band: Take a firm measurement in inches around the rib cage, directly underneath the breasts. Use a soft measuring tape flat against the skin and ensure it does not slip down at the back. Convert this measurement to band size as follows:-

2. Cup: Take a second measurement over the fullest part of the bust but do not make it too tight. Again, try to ensure the tape measure does not slip down your back. If the measurement falls on the half inch, round up! To determine your cup size, do a simple calculation. Take away this measurement from the original underbust measurement. The number you are left with determines your cup size as follows:-

EXAMPLE: if you measure 28" on the underbust and 35” on the overbust. Calculation = 35"– 28" = 7” difference. You would therefore be a 32D :)

HANDY HINTS & TOP TIPS FOR FANTASTIC FIT

1.  By hook or by crook

A new bra should fit on the loosest hook, allowing you to tighten over time as the bra ages. If your old bra is loose on the tightest hook then it’s time for a new one.

2. Size matters

Check your bra size every six months to make sure you are getting the right support and best shape.

3. Wear it well

Once you have put your bra on, put your right hand into the left bra cup and lift yourself into the bra.  Repeat this action on the other side. The wire should fit directly underneath the bottom of the breast (not on it). Adjust the straps so it is comfortable- they should support the breast lightly without putting pressure on the shoulders.

SORTING COMMON FIT ISSUES

1. Underband: should be horizontal across the back and secure but with enough space to fit two fingers underneath.

Go up a band size if:

Breast tissue under the arms is bulging over the underband.

Go down a band size if:

The breasts are visible beneath the underband;

The underband is riding up the back.

2. Cups: breasts should be fully enclosed in each cup with a smooth line where the cup ends.

Go up a cup size if:

The breasts are spilling out of the cups either under the arms or at the front.

Go down a cup size if:

The cups wrinkle or gape.

3. Wires: should sit flat at the breastbone in between the breasts.

Go up a cup size if:

Wires are digging in;

Wires are lifting away from the breastbone.

Go down a cup size if:

Wires are slipping down towards the waist.

4. Straps: should be able to be dropped and the bra stay in the exact same position. They should be secure but not too tight.

Loosen bra straps if:

They feel tight and make the cups dig into the breasts, creating a 'double bust' effect;

They dig into the shoulders.

Tighten bra straps if:

They slip off the shoulders.