A reported 80% of British women wear the wrong sized bra and an ill-fitting bra can be incredibly uncomfortable. At House of Fraser we think it’s really important that every woman finds a perfect fitting bra. We’ve created this handy page to help you find that all important fit.

Buying a bra

When you buy a new bra, there are a few pointers to bear in mind, so you can achieve your dream fit:

• Bras will change in shape and size from brand to brand.
• Different fabrics may affect the fit, for example some women may find lace detailing restrictive.
• Different types of bras suit different body shapes

Top tip

A new bra should fit perfectly when using the first hooks, as the bra is worn and stretches over time, you can then adjust accordingly.

Don’t forget
If you’re exercising you MUST wear a sports bra which fits you and is suitable for your chosen activity.

Looking after your bra

• Handwash underwired bras in lukewarm water
• Wash light and dark colours separately
• Never tumble dry underwired or delicate bras
• Fold bras neatly away to prevent damage to the underwire
• Avoid folding moulded cups over each other, instead lay flat

Which bra?

Balcony	Plunge	Push-up	T-shirt	Full cup	Padded	Sports	Maternity	Strapless
This style creates cleavage, making it perfect for scoop neck tops	A really comfortable shape that look great with low cut tops	This enhances the size and shape of your bust, perfect for eveningwear	An ideal everyday bra, as it is very comfortable and creates a seamless shape	Wear a full cup if you want more coverage, as it covers the whole of the breast	This bra creates the illusion of bigger breasts, perfect for smaller busts	Sports bras come in a number of variations depending upon the intensity of your chosen exercise	A very supportive style, maternity bras often double as nursing bras	Everyone woman should own a strapless bra as it is a must for occasionwear and strappy tops

How to get your bra size

For a really accurate measurement it is advisable to head to one of our stores for the best fitting, but for at home measuring you can follow the steps below. We suggest wearing your normal bra when measuring yourself at home but avoid padded styles:

Step 1
First you need to work out your underband size, using a tape measure, measure around your rib cage underneath the bust line then use the chart below to work out your size.

Underband (cm)	Bra Size
63-67	30
68-72	32
73-77	34
78-82	36
83-87	38
88-92	40
93-97	42

Step 2
Next you need to work out your cup size. Measure your bust at its fullest part, make sure that the tape measure is even across the front and back and not twisted. Use the below chart to work out your cup size.

Bra Size	CUP AA (CM)	CUP A (CM)	CUP B (CM)	CUP C (CM)	CUP D (CM)	CUP DD (CM)	CUP E (CM)	CUP F (CM)	CUP FF (CM)	CUP G (CM)	CUP GG (CM)
30	75-77	77-79	79-81	81-83	83-85	85-87	87-89	89-91	91-93	93-95	95-97
32	80-82	82-84	84-86	86-88	88-90	90-92	92-94	94-96	96-98	98-100	100-102
34	85-87	87-89	89-91	91-93	93-95	95-97	97-99	99-101	101-103	103-105	105-107
36	90-92	92-94	94-96	96-98	98-100	100-102	102-104	104-106	106-108	108-110	110-112
38	95-97	97-99	99-101	101-103	103-105	105-107	107-109	109-111	111-113	113-115	115-117
40	100-102	102-104	104-106	106-108	108-110	110-112	112-114	114-116	116-118	118-120	120-122

Step 3
Now all you need to do is combine your measurements to find your bra size. So, if you have a 68cm underband and 86cm cup size, the measurement you would be: 32C

Does your bra fit?

If you’re worried your bra isn’t fitting quite right, then read our solutions below for a perfect fit, you can keep repeating these steps until you feel your bra is fitting correctly.

Dilemma: The underband is riding up my back
Solution: The underband is too large, go down a back size

Dielmma: The underband is rubbing against my skin
Solution: The underband is too tight, go up an underband size

Dilemma: My breasts are spilling over the cups
Solution: Your cup size is too small, go up a cup size

Dilemma: My breasts are spilling out of the sides
Solution: Your cup size is too small, go up a cup size

Dilemma: The underwires aren’t sitting against my breastbone
Solution: The cup is too small, go up a cup size

Dilemma: The cups are wrinkled or the foam cup sits away at the top of the bra
Solution: The cup is too big, go down a cup size

Dilemma: My shoulder straps are digging in
Solution: You need to go down a back size

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