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Fitting Advice

Unfortunately the majority of women are wearing the wrong bra size.

Even being professionally measured does not guarantee that every bra in that size will fit you. The various manufacturers and styles can give differing fits.

However, our guide below should give you a good indication of your size and enable you to gauge where you need to change your bra for a different size.

Remember we are happy to exchange unworn garments as often as necessary for you to get the correct fit .

Fitting Guide

1. Your Back Size.

Measure in centimetres around your body, underneath your breasts. The tape measure should be pulled as tight as your bra strap would be.

Back
measurement

(cms)


63-67

68-72

73-77

78-82

83-87

88-92

93-97

98-102
Bra back size
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44

The most common mistake is wearing too big a back size where the strap will ride up your back. It should be firm but comfortable.

A guide to different country sizes:

UK
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
EU
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
FR
80
85
90
95
100
105
110

2. Your Cup Fitting.

Cup sizes run A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, from smallest to largest.

Whilst it is possible to calculate a cup size with a tape measure it is not very reliable. The best way to judge your cup size is from the bra you currently wear.

The wires should lie flat against your rib cage and your breasts should be fully enclosed in the cups smoothly.

The most common mistake is wearing a cup size which is too small. If you are bulging at the top or sides, or the wires are standing away from your chest, your cup size is too small.

If the cup is wrinkling at the top or sides, then the cup size is too big.

Brief Fitting

Manufacturers also vary in their sizing for Small, Medium, Large, etc. The guide below is the usual sizing and the best to assume.

Small = Size 10/12
Medium = Size 12/14
Large = Size 14/16
X Large = Size 16/18

Please remember to initially try on briefs over your own, in case you need to return for a different size. Any returned garments must still have their tags attached.

Please feel free to call us for any help or advice on 020 8861 3111 (Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm).

Brands available at Bargainbras
Gossard, Ballet, Freya, Berlei, Playtex, Lepel, Wonderbra, Charnos and Panache

 


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