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Bra fitting guide

Studies have shown that nine out of ten women do not wear the correct bra size. In one study it was found that 100% of women were wearing the wrong size bra. Some 22% have never been measured. As you age your body shape changes, so you need to make sure you get measured regularly.

An ill fitting bra can cause problems such as wires digging in, chafing, pain in the neck and shoulders and discomfort in the breast. These problems can also lead the wearer to believe that they may need a breast reduction operation. So it is very important to make sure that your bra is really fit for its purpose. A well fitted bra can help you look slimmer, improve your posture and give you more confidence.

Steps for a perfect fitting bra:

Make sure that your breasts are enclosed in the cups and that there is a smooth line where the fabric at the top of the cup meets your breasts.  Your breast should sit comfortably in the cups, with no bulging or 'double boob' spilling over .

Straps should not dig into the shoulders.The strap around your back should be comfortable but firm and should not ride up your back.

 The best way to get a bra that fits is to have a fitting with a bra fitting expert. To book a personal appointment with Ceril or for advice please get in touch with us via our 'Contact Us' section.  Below are some tips on how to measure yourself.

Measuring yourself

Measure yourself wearing what you feel is a good supportive non-padded bra.

To find your Back Size, measure underneath your bust around your torso.
Once you have your under bust measurement, round it up to the nearest inch.

For example:
Your underbust measurement is 33.3 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch gives 33 inches.

If the measurement is an odd number - add 5 inches.
If the measurement is an even number - add 4 inches.

This is an odd number, so add 5 inches. This gives you a back size of 38.

To find your Cup Size.  Measure around the fullest section of your bust.
Then work out the difference between your bust measurement and your under bust measurement, rounded to the nearest inch.

For example: Your bust measurement is 43.7 inches.
Rounded to the nearest inch gives 44 inches. Your back size was 38, so the difference is 6. From the table this gives an F cup. Your complete bra size is 38F.

Measurements in Centimetres

Back Size.  Once you have your underbust measurement, rounded to the nearest centimetre, compare it to the table below to get your back size.

For example: Your underbust measurement is 79.4cm. Rounded to the nearest cm gives 79cm. From the table, this is between 78 to 82 giving a Metric back size of 80 and a French back size of 95.

Cup Size.  Cup size is found by taking the difference between your bust measurement, rounded to the nearest cm, and your Metric back size. Use the table below to find your cup size.

For example: Your bust measurement is 105.8cm. Rounded to the nearest cm gives 106. Your Metric back size was 80, so the difference is 26. From the table this gives an F cup. Your complete bra size is: Metric - 80F and French - 95F.

If the size you found using this system is different from the size you wear now, try some different brands in this new sizing and see if you feel more comfortable both with the fit and appearance.