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Bra Fitting Guide

Fitting Guide

Our bra fitting guide will help you to find your correct bra size. We will show you how to fit a bra on yourself and how to determine the correct size as if we were there with you. If it still doesn't feel quite right then please call us for advice on 1300 4 BRAVA.

 

 

Style Guide: See which bras are vital for your bra wardrobe.

Troubleshooting: If your bra still doesnt feel right, discover Brava's solutions.

Size Chart: An insight into how bra sizes compare across different brands.

Wash/Care Advice: How to take care of your bras.

 

Putting your bra on

Before we show you how to find your correct bra size, you first need to put your bra on correctly. Not putting your bra on correctly is like putting your shoes on the wrong feet and wondering why it's uncomfortable

Fitter's Tip

  • If you find it difficult to do your bra up at the back and prefer to do it up at the front and twist it around you should still follow steps 4, 5, 6 & 7 to ensure you have fallen into your bra properly.
  • When your bra is supporting you correctly, your nipple should be in line with the midway point between your shoulder and your elbow.

Finding your correct bra size

You may not be able to make it into the shop so we will show you the proven Brava way to help you find your correct bra size. However you must also be guided by the way your bra feels to you. If it feels uncomfortable even if it appears to be the correct bra size, then it's probably the style that does not suit you. 

 

Correct Band Fitting

The band sits horizontal around your body.

The band should sit flat.

Fitter's Tips

  • The back band of your bra should fit snuggly against your skin so it does not ride up your back.
     
  • The band should be in a horizontal position right around your body.
     
  • You should always fit it on the loosest hook.
     
  • If you drop your shoulder straps, your back band should not move.
     
  • If your band is too big then go down one band size but remember, the cup size reduces with the band so you will need to increase the cup size by at least one cup i.e. 14D to 12DD.

Wrong Band Fitting

The band stays firm and does not ride up.

When you lift your arms the band should not lift.

Correct Cup Fitting

The cup should fully encase your breasts.

The wire should sit behind your breast.

Fitter's Tips

  • Your breasts should be fully encased by the bra.
     
  • There should be no bulging from the top of the cups or under your arms. The wire should sit behind your bust.
     
  • The wires in the middle need to sit flat against your ribcage and in the middle against your chestbone. Wires should not sit anywhere on your breast tissue.
     
  • If your cup is too small then increase your cup by at least one size. In our experience you will need to increase by 3 cups and reduce your back size by one i.e. 12D to 10E.

Wrong Cup Fitting

No part should cut into your breast tissue.

This wire is sitting too close to the breast tissue.

Correct Strap Fitting

Shoulder straps should be taut but comfortable.

Fitter's Tips

  • Your shoulder straps should be taut but not so tight that they leave red marks on your shoulders.
     
  • The weight of your bust should be supported mainly by the back strap and the cups, not the shoulder straps.
     
  • As long as your back band is firm enough then this should take some strain off your shoulders.

Wrong Strap Fitting

When the backband is too big it creates back fat.

With every bra you try:

  • Move around to determine comfort
  • Try your t-shirt on for shape
  • Tell your fitter how the bra feels to you
  • Don't buy it if it's uncomfortable
  • Don't buy it if you are unsure

And then there is.....puberty, menopause, pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain.....the list goes on. The best thing you can do for your figure and self esteem is to visit the Brava store for a professional bra fitting. The range for us curvy women is the best Australia has to offer.

It's not rocket science!.....however because women are made in delightfully different shapes and sizes, and bra manufacturers differ their sizings dramatically, you will not necessarily be the same size every time you fit a bra on yourself.
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