Over 70% of women are wearing the wrong sized bra.
Wearing the wrong sized bra is uncomfortable and could damage delicate
breast tissue, or lead to backache. Breast tissue has no muscle, only
tendons, and if these tendons are stretched (for example by not wearing
a proper sports bra) this cannot be corrected without surgery.
Well-fitting bras not only feel more comfortable but also help your
other clothes to look better. They are as important as well-fitting
shoes.
Women should be re-measured regularly but especially during pregnancy,
following childbirth, weight loss or weight gain - as the breast size
can change dramatically.
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Problem
My bra is raised away from my chest at the front between the cups.
Explanation
Your cup size is too small. The bra should sit flat against the chest.
Problem
The wires stick out at the front or dig in under my arms.
Explanation
Your cup size is too small. The wires should lie flat against your
body and fully enclose the breasts.
Problem
I can see wrinkling over the cups, particularly at the top and sides,
or I have sagging cups.
Explanation
Your cup size is too big. The breasts should be enclosed in the cups
with a smooth silhouette.
Problem
The bra rides up my back.
Explanation
The bra band size is too big around your body. The strap should fit
snugly around your rib cage. When a bra fits correctly, the weight
of the breasts is supported by the body of the bra rather than by
the shoulder straps.
Problem
The straps dig into my shoulders, leaving red marks.
Explanation
This is a tough one. The bra back size is probably too big as the
main support for the breasts should come from the strap around your
body and the cup, not the straps, or it could be that the straps are
simply too tight. Slightly more confusingly it is also possible that
the overall bra is too small (either the cup size or the band size).
If in doubt - get re-measured.
Problem
I get red marks around the body (possibly also on the shoulders)
Explanation
The overall bra is too small, either the cup is too small or the band
size.
Problem
My favourite bra used to fit nicely but not any more, and I'm sure
my size hasn't changed.
Explanation
If the bra is old (over 6 months) and you've machine washed it, chances
are it's worn out. In that case, you will need a new bra, not a new
size! The next thing you can do to check your fit is to take your
measurements and compare the findings to your current size. See below
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Bear in mind that these instructions are generalized, and that even
for experts this is not an exact science. So use your common sense
when figuring out the results. If you have doubts or questions, just
contact us at info@devas-lingerie.co.uk and we will try to help you
out.
You'll need a tape measure and you may want the help of a mirror or
better still a friend! We are not anti-metrication at Devas but it
just so happens that bras are still sold with back sizes that relate
exactly to inches - so you might find it quicker to measure in inches,
but here is a chart for centimeters if you prefer.
| Back measurement (cms) |
Bra back
size |
63- 67
68- 72
73- 77
78- 82
83- 87
88- 92 |
30
32
34
36
38
40 |
Back Size
While standing straight and wearing a regular bra, wrap the tape measure
around your chest, just under the bust. Make sure the tape is straight
all the way around you. Most women wear a back size that is too big
so the tape must be pulled so that it is really snug around the body,
but not tight or pinching.
Now, round the measurement to the nearest even number in inches or
use the guide above for cms. Add 4" (10cm) and that's your Back
Size.
| Difference |
Cup size |
1"
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
7"
8"
9" |
A
B
C
D
DD
E
F
FF
G |
Most manufacturers use terms like S, M, L and
XL when sizing their briefs, suspenders and thongs. These should relate
to dress sizes as follows:
Briefs/ Thong/
Suspender Size |
Dress Size |
Bikini Size
|
S
M
L
XL
XXL
|
10
12
14
16
18 |
32
34
36
38
40 |
Finally.........
If we have worn you out with all the above instructions there is an
easier way! Just pop along to our retail store and one of our friendly
ladies will help and advise with a professional fitting. Just click
the link at the top "Contact Us" for details.
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