Style Notes

Bra styles that work under office shirts

A wedding dress needs the right base. Start with the neckline and the back, since they decide the shape of your bra. A strapless or low back dress often calls for a bodysuit or a stick-on cup.Book your fitting early and wear the same underwear to every dress fitting. Comfort matters, because you will wear it for many hours. Choose a white or nude shade that will not show through ivory fabric.

On the day, pack a spare pair of briefs and a small sewing kit. Our Bridal range includes the Pearl White Lace Bra and Brief for a soft, quiet finish.

Start with the basics

Begin with three everyday bras in skin tone, black and white. Add five pairs of comfortable briefs. Then choose one set you love for special days. Buy fewer, better pieces and wash them with care. A small, well kept drawer lasts longer than a full one of cheap items that lose their shape after a month.

Good lingerie should feel like nothing at all when you wear it. If you keep adjusting it during the day, it is the wrong size or the wrong cut for you.

Packing for a Cape Town weekend is easy when you plan in sets. Roll your pieces and place them in a small mesh pouch so lace does not snag. Pack one matching set for each evening, plus one soft sleepwear piece. The weather can change quickly near the coast, so bring a layer you can add. Leave room for souvenirs.

Band and cup sizes explained

The number is your band and gives you support around the ribs. The letter is your cup, and it grows with the band. A 34C holds more than a 32C.

Why a proper fit changes everything

A bra that fits feels like nothing at all. The band stays level and the straps do not dig. Our Sandton fitters measure you in minutes and bring styles that suit you.

Start with a soft tape measure and wear a bra that is unpadded. Measure snugly around your ribcage, just under the bust, for your band size. Then measure around the fullest part of your chest. The difference between the two gives you your cup size. Check the result in a mirror, because the band should sit level and the cups should hold you without gaping. If you are between sizes, try both and see which one feels right by the end of the day.

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