A correctly fitted bra can do you wonders. From reducing neck and back pain, to improving posture and making your clothes fit better, wearing the correct size bra can help you feel comfortable and confident.
A few tell-tale signs you may not be wearing the right size include; cup spillage, slipping straps, underwire poking in the sides, or a bra that is riding up the back. Sound like you? Don’t fret, we’ve got the simple steps for you to find your perfect fit!
A correctly fitted bra can do you wonders. From reducing neck and back pain, to improving posture and making your clothes fit better, wearing the correct size bra can help you feel comfortable and confident.
A few tell-tale signs you may not be wearing the right size include; cup spillage, slipping straps, underwire poking in the sides, or a bra that is riding up the back. Sound like you? Don’t fret, we’ve got the simple steps for you to find your perfect fit!
Step 1
While braless, measure directly under your bust. The measuring tape should be level and snug against your skin. Take note of the measurement – you will need it shortly!.
While braless, measure directly under your bust. The measuring tape should be level and snug against your skin. Take note of the measurement – you will need it shortly!.
Step 2
Wrap the measuring tape somewhat loosely around the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level) and again write down the measurement.
Wrap the measuring tape somewhat loosely around the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level) and again write down the measurement.
Step 3
Now you can calculate your cup size! Subtract your band size from your bust measurement. The resulting number equates to the letter of your cup size.
Now you can calculate your cup size! Subtract your band size from your bust measurement. The resulting number equates to the letter of your cup size
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BRA FITTING GUIDELINES all measurements in centimetres |
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UnderbustMeasure around the body, directly below the bust. |
OverbustMeasure across the fullest part of the breast. |
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| Underbust (cm) | Australia/ NZ Size | B Cup | C Cup | D Cup | DD Cup | E Cup | F Cup | G Cup | ||||
| 73-77 | 12 | 89-91 | 91-93 | 93-95 | 95-97 | 97-99 | 99-101 | 101-103 | ||||
| 78-82 | 14 | 94-96 | 96-98 | 98-100 | 100-102 | 102-104 | 104-106 | 106-108 | ||||
| 83-87 | 16 | 99-101 | 101-103 | 103-105 | 105-107 | 107-109 | 109-111 | 111-113 | ||||
| 88-92 | 18 | 104-106 | 106-108 | 108-110 | 110-112 | 112-114 | 114-116 | 116-118 | ||||
| 93-97 | 20 | 109-111 | 111-113 | 113-115 | 115-117 | 117-119 | 119-121 | 121-123 | ||||
| 98-102 | 22 | 114-116 | 116-118 | 118-120 | 120-122 | 122-124 | 124-126 | 126-128 | ||||
| 103-107 | 24 | 119-121 | 121-123 | 123-125 | 125-127 | 127-129 | 129-131 | 131-133 | ||||
| 108-112 | 26 | 124-126 | 126-128 | 128-130 | 130-132 | 132-134 | 134-136 | 136-138 | ||||
Now you have your correct bra size, it’s time to try one on for size!