We’ve got bras engineered to shape your bust in practically any way – to make it look rounder, pointier, more lifted, more pushed-together, bigger, and yes, smaller too. That last one is what we call a ‘minimiser’ bra.
The more you read about bra fitting, the more complex it can seem. I’d like to change that, by breaking down some different aspects of it and explaining them as clearly as possible. First up, a helpful little thing called sister sizing.
Do you struggle to find bra bands small enough to fit you well? Or have you ever snagged a sale or eBay bargain in almost-but-not-quite-your-size and wished the band were…
Bravangelising is not a real word, but it is a term used in the lingerie community to describe a certain set of behaviours. The term combines the words ‘bra’ and…
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As promised, I have one more giveaway for you here. I’ve teamed up with The Strap Saver to give five of my readers a $15 (~£10.50) gift voucher, which is the…
How much uplift does a quarter cup bra really give you? What’s more supportive, a triangle-cupped bralette or a bandeau? And what difference do seams really make on a bra? Welcome to my…
Should customers pay for bra fittings? This is a debate that myself and some of my fellow lingerie boutique owners often have. To charge or not to charge? That is the question.…
Find part 1 here for calculators by Calculators.net, Linda’s Online, Bust’DD, Butterfly Collection, A Sophisticated Pair, Ewa Michalak, Gossard, Ann Summers, La Senza, 85b.org, Babycenter, Figleaves, John Lewis and Debenhams.…
A few times recently, on Reddit and Twitter, I’ve seen comments along the lines of “how on Earth can someone not understand that bra band sizes aren’t like dress sizes?!“,…
To begin, stand next to a mirror in a room with good lighting. Wearing just your bra (fastened on the loosest hook if it is new), ‘scoop and swoop’ your…
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