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Band and cup sizes explained in plain terms
Most women wear the wrong size without knowing it. A soft tape measure and ten minutes at home is all you need to get close. Stand straight, breathe out and wrap the tape snugly under your bust. Write that number down. Then measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level and loose enough to sit flat.
The gap between the two numbers points to your cup size. Treat it as a starting point, then try the set on. If the band rides up or the cups gape, move a size and test again.
Fitting night in Sandton
Join us in Sandton for an evening of fittings, tea and style advice.
Bring a friend, ask your questions and leave with a bra that finally feels right.
Your band does most of the work. It should sit level around your back and feel firm without digging in. Check it on the loosest hook, because bras stretch with wear and you will tighten it later. The straps only add a little lift, so never rely on them to hold everything up. Look for a centre gore that rests flat against your chest.
Check the cups next
Cup size changes with band size, which confuses many shoppers. A 34C and a 36C do not hold the same volume, so sister sizes are worth knowing about. If you go up a band, go down a cup to keep the same fit. Our Sandton fitters see this every day and are happy to help.
Measure again every six months. Weight, hormones and age all change your shape, and a bra that fit last year may not fit now.
