FIND YOUR BEST FITTING BRA
Our expert tips gleaned over a decade working with the world's finest bra manufacturers and fitting 100s of women with luxury brand bras.
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.
IN STORE BRA FITTING
If you would like any help or advice on bra fitting, please do visit our shop for a personal bra fit by our specially trained advisors.
We are open Mon - Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am to 3.30.pm.
We are also experienced in fitting mastectomy bras. Alternatively, please call our customer care team on 01439 770040.
4 STEPS TO THE PERFECT FIT
1. LIFT AND CENTRE
Your bra should centre your bust; from the front, your bust should be in line with your rib cage and lifted to half way between your elbow and shoulder.
3. UPLIFT
Your bra band should be positioned lower at the back than the front, so it sits better, tips the bust slightly and helps avoid back bulges. To test the fit, lift your arms above your head in front of a mirror. The bra should stay in place and not lift.
2. SUPPORT
The underwire should fit behind your breast and flat against your rib cage. The cup should enclose your breast without any bulging.
4. FIRM FIT
The bra band should offer some give, but should not be too loose, as this will reduce support. To check, put your thumb under the clasp and lift it away from your body. It should not lift away more than 1 inch.
HOW TO MEASURE
We recommend an in person bra fitting to achieve the most accurate result, however here are some top tips to measure at home.
We recommend an in person bra fitting to achieve the most accurate result, however here are some top tips to measure at home.
1. BACK SIZE
(Under bust measurement)
Place the tape measure around your rib cage immediately under your bust, the tape should feel firm. Ensure the tape is parallel front and back (standing side on to a mirror will help)
TIP - You may find it easier to measure yourself with your bra off. Take measurements in CM.
1. BACK SIZE
(Under bust measurement)
Place the tape measure around your rib cage immediately under your bust, the tape should feel firm. Ensure the tape is parallel front and back (standing side on to a mirror will help)
TIP - You may find it easier to measure yourself with your bra off. Take measurements in CM.
2. CUP SIZE
(Bust measurement)
Ensure the tape is parallel across your back as before and over the fullest part of your bust. Refer to the bra size chart for your recommended size.
TIP - You will find it easier to measure your bust with your bra on. Take measurements in CM.
2. CUP SIZE
(Bust measurement)
Ensure the tape is parallel across your back as before and over the fullest part of your bust. Refer to the bra size chart for your recommended size.
TIP - You will find it easier to measure your bust with your bra on. Take measurements in CM.
FIND YOUR BRA SIZE
Refer to the bra size chart using your measurements to work out your bra size.
For example, if your under bust measurement is 81cm, you will need a 36 back size.
And if your bust measurement is 97cm, you will need a C cup. This makes your bra size 36C.
Refer to the bra size chart using your measurements to work out your bra size.
For example, if your under bust measurement is 81cm, you will need a 36 back size.
And if your bust measurement is 97cm, you will need a C cup. This makes your bra size 36C.
BRA SIZE CHART
When you try on a new bra, take a look in the mirror and use our top tips to find your perfect fit.
A correctly fitted bra provides comfort and will transform your figure by uplifting your bust and lengthening your waist.
Under Bust Measurement (cm) | 68-72 | 73-77 | 73-77 | 78-82 | 83-87 | 88-92 | 93-97 | 98-102 |
| Bra Band Size (not inches) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Full Bust Measurement (cm) | ||||||||
AA Cup | - | 79-81 | 84-86 | 89-91 | 95-97 | - | - | - |
A Cup | - | 81-84 | 86-89 | 91-94 | 97-99 | 101-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 |
B Cup | - | 84-86 | 89-91 | 94-97 | 99-101 | 104-107 | 109-112 | 114-117 |
C Cup | - | 86-89 | 91-94 | 97-99 | 101-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 |
D Cup | 84-86 | 89-91 | 94-97 | 99-101 | 104-107 | 109-112 | 114-117 | 119-122 |
DD Cup (Con. E) | 86-89 | 91-94 | 97-99 | 101-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 | 122-124 |
E Cup (Con. F) | 89-91 | 94-97 | 99-101 | 104-107 | 109-112 | 114-117 | 119-122 | 124-124 |
F Cup (Con. G) | 91-94 | 97-99 | 101-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 | 122-124 | 127-130 |
G Cup (Con. H) | 94-97 | 99-101 | 104-107 | 109-112 | 114-117 | 119-122 | 124-127 | 130-133 |
H Cup (Con. I) | 97-99 | 101-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 | 122-124 | 127-130 | 133-136 |
BRA FITTING FAQ
FIND YOUR BRA STYLE
Full Cup
Fully encloses the bust
Plunge
Angled cups create a deep cleavage
T-Shirt
Seamless & smooth shape under T-shirts
3/4 Cup
Slightly shallower cups, ideal for A-E cup
Non-Wired
Wire-free support
Padded
Replaces lost upper bust volume
FIND YOUR BRA STYLE
Full Cup
Fully encovers the bust
Plunge
Angled cups create a deep cleavage
T-Shirt
Seamless & smooth shape under T-shirts
3/4 Cup
Slightly shallower cups, ideal for A-E cup
Soft Cup
Wire-free support
Padded
Replaces lost upper bust volume
FIND YOUR BRA STYLE
Full Cup
Fully encovers the bust
Plunge
Angled cups create a deep cleavage
T-Shirt
Seamless & smooth shape under T-shirts
3/4 Cup
Slightly shallower cups, ideal for A-E cup
Soft Cup
Wire-free support
Padded
Replaces lost upper bust volume
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Prima Donna's mission is to create beautiful & stylish lingerie with the perfect fit for women with a larger cup size to leave you feeling confident.
Felina has been making the world's highest quality bras in Europe for over 100 years. Unique flexible wires & the most supportive of fabrics provide the best comfort.
Anita is a family run business specialising in bra design since 1886. They are experts in highly functional materials and first-class workmanship.
Prima Donna's mission is to create beautiful & stylish lingerie with the perfect fit for women with a larger cup size to leave you feeling confident.
Felina has been making the world's highest quality bras in Europe for over 100 years. Unique flexible wires & the most supportive of fabrics provide the best comfort.
Anita is a family run business specialising in bra design since 1886. They are experts in highly functional materials and first-class workmanship.