We at Bras & Honey understand the importance of wearing lingerie that fits, changing to the the right fitting bra can really make a difference to your life. We advise every woman should get measured every few years prefferably by a professional bra fitter which can usually be found in the larger department stores.

The most common mistakes are when women wear a bra that is too small in the cup and too loose around the body for example a 38e instead of a 36f.. This not only gives poor support and lumps showing in your tops, but it can also lead to bad posture, skin sores and sometimes cause the underwire to pinch into delicate breast tissue.

So find the right fitting bra and you could look more slimmer have a more defined waist and hold a better shape than you thought. Use our fitting guide steps to discover your true bra size!

Step 1: take a tape measure and measure the complete width around your bare rib cage, just beneath your naked breasts, where the tape meets note down the measurement in inches to the nearest even numvber i.e. 34, 36 38 etc

Step 2: To work out your cup size measure around the widest and futhest point of your bust, sliding the tape around the middle of your back. Hold the tape as level as possible to ensure accuracy. join the tape togetherand note the measurment again in inches to the nearest even number.

Step 3: Note the difference between the two measurements. Use the following as a guide, and try on a range of sizes above and below your measurement: If your bust measurement is up to 1 /2 inch larger than your band size, then your cup size is an AA. A measurement of 1 /2 inch to 1 inch more than the band size indicates an A cup, 1 to 2 inches indicates a B cup, 2 to 3 inches indicates a C cup, 3 to 4 inches indicates a D cup, and 4 to 5 inches indicates a DD or E cup.

Step 4: Try on a bra. Place your hands through the straps and bend over to allow your breasts to fall into the cups. The cups should contain your breasts and should center your nipple in the fullest part unless you're trying a push up or an enhancing bra where your nipple will sit higher. Close the bra using the middle hook. The bra should fit snugly but doesn't cut into your rib cage. If it's too tight, try adjusting the hook closure to the next hook before proceeding to a larger size.

Step 5: Adjust the straps so the band fits comfortably under the breasts and around the rib cage. If the bra seems to slip forward, if you find yourself pulling up on the straps, or if it feels as if your breasts are falling out of the bottom of the cups, the band size is too big. Check the fabric or bridge between your breasts. This should lie flat on the breastbone. If it sticks up or stabs your breastbone uncomfortably, try a larger cup size. If it puckers, try a smaller size.

Step 6: Move up a cup size if your breasts bulge from the bra. Move down a size if you notice wrinkles in the cup material. Remember that all bras are not made equal. Experiment to find the bra or style that best suits your figure.

We advise you to always wash bras by hand, or in the delicate cycle of a washing machine in a mesh bag. Avoid shrinkage and prolong life by hanging bras to air-dry instead of machine-drying them.

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