Women’s Bra Buying Guide

Any woman will tell you that when it comes to bra buying, most of the time they just want to buy one as swiftly as possible and then get on with their day. Usually this means buying one they like the look of and sticking with their existing size or making a good guess at their size.

Unfortunately women don’t really talk about bra sizes, but studies have shown that around three quarters of women in the UK actually wear the wrong sized bra. In actual fact, getting a correct fitting bra can help with many problems such as back and neck pain, so it’s important to get the right type of support with the right sized bra. The most important thing is measurement and shape.

Find the Right Band Measurement

You can either do this yourself or by visiting a department or lingerie store and getting a professional to measure you. Either way you need to run a measuring tape around your body just underneath your breasts. Make sure that you keep your arms down when you take the reading. You should also look to repeat this another two times to make sure it’s accurate. If your band measurement is an odd number then you should round this up to the nearest even number. For example if you measure 31 inches, then your ban measurement should be 32 inches.

Find the Right Cup Measurement

This takes a little time as you want to make sure you get the exact cup size which gives you the right support, so it may be a case of trial and error. For example you may think that you are a C cup, because you have been for a few years. However there are certain things that cause the size of your breasts to change. When trying different cup sizes, make sure that your breasts fit perfectly within the cup without falling out of the bottom, the side or even over the top. The last thing to remember is comfort; if it’s too tight or too loose then simply change the size accordingly.

In the UK, the following cup sizes to choose from include: AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K, KK. A good way to measure your cup size is to take your band measurement. Then measure your breast again, this time with a bra on and measure around your back and across the fullest part of your bust. Simply subtract your band measurement from this one to give you a difference in inches. Each inch relates to a cup size, so if the difference is 1 inch then your cup size would be an A cup, 2 inches is a B cup, 3 inches a C cup, 4 inches a D cup, 5 inches DD and so and so forth.

Think about Shape

Shape is important for women, as you want a bra that gives your breasts a lift. In this sense, you need to consider the seam on the bra. The seam will determine the shape of the bra, as your breasts actually rest on the seam. For example, if the seam runs across the bra this will make your breasts look fuller, whilst a seam that runs down the bra will make your breasts look more centralised. Seamless bras are available if you don’t want your bra visible through your shirt; however it’s better to go for a bra with a seam as this will provide more support. You can always wear darker coloured clothing which prevents the seam from being visible.

Style and Colour

After you’ve established the right size and shape of bra, the next thing is to consider the colour and style. For normal everyday bras you may not be too bothered, but for when you want to get something a little sexier and glamorous, make sure you check lingerie shops or online stores. This is entirely up to you and your tastes, and depends on what the occasion is, but if you choose somewhere with a good selection of quality lingerie you’ll have a good deal of choice and will have quality lingerie that’ll last a good deal longer, especially if you get the measurement and fitting right.

By: Vincent A Rogers

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Vincent Norman writes for a number for UK businesses. For Luxury Designer Bras he recommends Fred and Ginger London.