Sizing Guide

We try all our garments to ensure that the sizing is to our specifications. If you need any fiitting advice please call Customer Services on 01439 770040.

 Bra Size Guide    Womens Size Guide    Vest Lengths   Prothesis Size Guide   Hosiery Size Guide  

Womens Size Chart

For all Bella di Notte vests, briefs and outerwear.

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Vest Lengths

The vest lengths are based on a size 12 garment.
For each increase in dress size the vest length will increase by approximately 2cm.
Vest measurements are from top of the shoulder to the bottom of the vest.
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Finding the Perfect Fitting Bra

1. Bra Size - Under Bust Measurement

You may find it easier to measure yourself with your bra off. Place the tape measure around your rib cage immediately under your bust. The tape should feel firm. To get an accurate measurement, ensure the tape is parallel front and back (standing side on to a mirror will help). Take the measurement in centimeters.
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2. Cup Size - Bust Measurement

Measure the fullest part of your bust in centimeters, you will find it easier with your bra on. Be sure the tape is parallel across your back as before.Then refer to the 'Full Bust Measurement' figures under your relevant bra size. For example, if your underbust measurement is 81cm you will need a 36 Bra Size and, if your Full Bust Measurements is 97cm you will need a 'C' cup.
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Bra Size Chart

For Underwired, Non-wired and Mastectomy Bras.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A Fitting Guide: How a bra should look on your body

Here, Bella di Notte founder, Susan Johnson, shares her expert tips gleaned over a decade working with the world’s finest bra manufacturers and fitting 100s of women with luxury brand bras.

When you try on a new bra, take a look in the mirror alongside these pictures for Susan’s top tips on how and why only quality bras transform your figure with their specialist features that uplift your bust and lengthen your waist for a neater silhouette to create the perfect foundation:

 

When correctly fitted your bra and breasts should be in line with your rib cage (centring the breasts). Your breasts should be lifted to half way between your elbow and shoulder. All our bras have firm side shaping to centre the bust and create a neater, narrower silhouette.	Ensure the wire fits behind your breast on to the rib cage and that the cup encloses the bust without bulging. A firm bra band is vital as this is where the bra does all its supportive work. Quality bras, by specialist bra companies, use sophisticated fabrics with higher tensile strength. All our bras go through a selection procedure to test band fit and support. In this way they will support you for longer.	Ensure the band at the back is lower than at the front so the bra sits better on the body and tips the bust up. This means soft flesh on the back isn’t pushed up creating extra bulges. To test your bra fit, lift your arms above your head, a good fitting bra will NOT lift off the rib cage. If it does lift, first check the cup fit, you may need a bigger size – do the under arm check in point 2. If there is enough capacity in the cup do the thumbs up test below.	Each bra should have some give for comfort. To ensure the fit is not too tight you should be able to put a thumb under the clasp and lift it up to an inch from the body. Any more and the bra is too loose and will ride up causing the straps to slip off your shoulders. Remember it is the bra band that does all the work to keep the bra in the most supportive position.

Fitting Tips

Q. My breasts bulging over the top of the cups
A. The cup size is too small, try moving up a size

Q. Bra band rides up at the back
A. The bra back size is too large

Q.The cup has wrinkles all over it, particularly at the top and side
A. The cup size is too large

Q. Wires stand off the body at the front or dig in under the arms
A. The cup size is too small
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Why is there no DD Cup?

Continental bras including Anita, Felina, Lejaby, and Prima Donna bras do not have a 'DD' cup. In this case just move up a cup size.If you are a 'DD' cup choose an 'E' cup, if you are a 'E' cup move up to a 'F', 'F' to a 'G' and 'G' to an 'H'. Need some advice?

Call our fully trained bra fitters for advice on 01439 770040. Lines open Monday - Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am - 4pm (calls charged at local rate).
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Amoena Prothesis Size Guide

To determine the size of your breast form, find your bra size on the conversion chart. For example 34B will require a Size 4 breast form. Click to view our range of Mastectomy Bras and Swimwear.

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Hosiery Size Chart

For FALKE hosiery

 

For Levante hosiery

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