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The bra fit & style
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The bra fit & style
Guide
From functional to confidence boost, check out our ultimate bra fitting guide to get your perfect fit.
The perfect fit
There are two things every woman should expect from her bra: it should give her the support she needs and make her look (and feel) gorgeous. Use our bra fitting guide to ensure you’re getting the best bra for you - hover over each section of the bra to find out how.
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CUP
1. There should be no bulging or gaping at the top of the cups.
2. The wire should completely enclose each breast, sit right in the crease and finish under your arms.
3. The wire should sit flat against your rib cage from the middle of your bust and along the crease of your bust with no lifting away.
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UNDERBAND
1. Your underband should be nice and snug when fastened on the loosest hook. You shouldn't be able to pull it more than two inches away from your back.
2. The underband should sit horizontally level across your body in line with the wires at the front.
3. The length of your straps should be adjusted enough to support the cup but it should feel comfortable as well.
Common
fit problems
Our step-by-step bra fitting guide and clever solutions to common problems mean you can say goodbye to badly fitting bras forever!
Bulging out
If your cup size is too small, your bust will bulge over the top and sides. The top of the cup should lie totally flat on your bust. If in doubt, try on a t-shirt over your bra, as this will make any bulging more obvious.
Try a bigger cup size
Wires digging in
The bra wire should sit behind your breast, not on it. If your bra fits correctly the wire will encase the bust completely and not dig in uncomfortably.
Try a bigger cup size
Wires lifting away from the body
If the wires lift away from your body in the middle, or are sitting on top of your breast at all, then your cup size is too small.
Try a bigger cup size
Back band riding too high?
If your underband rides up, it’s too big. It should sit horizontally level across you back. Test this by pulling it away from your body - it shouldn’t stretch more than two inches.
Try a smaller cup size
Straps digging in?
Your underband should provide most of the support, so if your straps are digging in it's a sign that the back size is too big.
Try a smaller cup size
Cups are baggy or creased?
Your bra should fit perfectly without any gaps. If there is space in the cups around your bust, then the cup is too big.
Try a smaller cup size
Discover the
Collection
Finding perfect fit bras on the high street can be a little daunting. Our bra style guide explains everything from Full Cup bras to Minimiser bras so you can get the right fit. Plus, to suit you even more, our bras are available in a range of sizes going up to an L cup with back sizes ranging from 30 to 50.
T-Shirt
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Shop T-SHIRTS
T-Shirt bras are also known as smooth or seam-free bras. T-Shirt bras are often padded but they can be unpadded. They are specially designed with a seamless surface for a ridge-free appearance under close-fitting tops.
Shop T-SHIRTS
T-Shirt bras are also known as smooth or seam-free bras. T-Shirt bras are often padded but they can be unpadded. They are specially designed with a seamless surface for a ridge-free appearance under close-fitting tops.
Balcony
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Shop Balcony Bra
Balcony bras give a lower coverage than full cup bras and can add shape and uplift to the bust line. This style enables you towear a lower cut neckline and traditionally has wider set straps giving a wide square neckline.
Shop Balcony Bra
Balcony bras give a lower coverage than full cup bras and can add shape and uplift to the bust line. This style enables you towear a lower cut neckline and traditionally has wider set straps giving a wide square neckline.
Multiway & Strapless
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Shop Strapless bra
Depending on the bra, they can be adapted to be a halterneck, racer back or one-strap bra. A multiway bra is a useful addition to any woman’s underwear drawer. If you’ve got the support you need, a multiway bra may also be worn strapless.
Shop Strapless bra
Depending on the bra, they can be adapted to be a halterneck, racer back or one-strap bra. A multiway bra is a useful addition to any woman’s underwear drawer. If you’ve got the support you need, a multiway bra may also be worn strapless.
Plunge
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Shop Plunge Bra
Whether padded or unpadded, the low coverage of a plunge bra allows you to expose a sexy cleavage. The low centre-front on a plunge bra makes it perfect to wear with low cut tops and dresses.
Shop Plunge Bra
Whether padded or unpadded, the low coverage of a plunge bra allows you to expose a sexy cleavage. The low centre-front on a plunge bra makes it perfect to wear with low cut tops and dresses.
What's Your Style?
Non Wired
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Shop Non wired bra
Non-wired bras provide support and comfort without the use of underwires. The shape this bra gives your bust is less defined than the shape an underwired bra gives. These bras are useful for lounging, sleeping and when pregnant.
Shop Non wired bra
Non-wired bras provide support and comfort without the use of underwires. The shape this bra gives your bust is less defined than the shape an underwired bra gives. These bras are useful for lounging, sleeping and when pregnant.
Full Cup
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Shop Full Cup
A full cup bra covers the entire bust to give a great shape and support. A full cup bra is perfect for everyday wear and can offer comfort and support for larger cup sizes.
Shop Full Cup
A full cup bra covers the entire bust to give a great shape and support. A full cup bra is perfect for everyday wear and can offer comfort and support for larger cup sizes.
Sports Bra
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Shop sports bra
Sports bras are designed to reduce breast movement during exercise. Wearing a sports bra also protects the ligaments that support the breast tissue. It is very important to wear the correct size to get the benefits and proper support a sports bra is designed to give.
Shop sports bra
Sports bras are designed to reduce breast movement during exercise. Wearing a sports bra also protects the ligaments that support the breast tissue. It is very important to wear the correct size to get the benefits and proper support a sports bra is designed to give.
Minimiser
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Shop minimiser bra
A minimiser bra will redistribute the breast tissue giving the appearance of a reduced bust size yet will still be comfortable to wear. They are ideal to wear with fitted tops and button-up shirts if you find the fabric a little stretched or the buttons pull.
Shop minimiser bra
A minimiser bra will redistribute the breast tissue giving the appearance of a reduced bust size yet will still be comfortable to wear. They are ideal to wear with fitted tops and button-up shirts if you find the fabric a little stretched or the buttons pull.
Why is it Important to Wear the Right Bra?
Too many women are wearing the wrong bra type or size, which can cause a range of problems. Bras should be comfortable and supportive rather than irritating. Having the perfect fit bra can relieve discomfort, improve your posture and prevent pinching. Taking the time to find the right bra for you will save you discomfort and even money in the long run. No more wasting money on ill-fitting bras! We’ve created a bra measuring guide to help you discover what bra you should be wearing and to highlight common tell-tale signs that your bra isn’t right for you.
Plus Size Bras at Fashion World
No woman should settle for a poor fit. Our collection of ladies’ plus size bras includes everything you need, from comfy t-shirt and sports bras to basques and corsets. We know it can be difficult to find gorgeous lingerie if you have a bigger bust, but not at Fashion World. Available in back widths up to 58 and cup sizes up to L, we have a bra to make every woman look and feel amazing.