A fashion editor’s guide to…
Because the world needs a refresher
S o,hi. Many people already know the correct way to measure for a bra – some of us have even been measured ‘professionally’ at M&S in what can only be described as one of the most awk encounters of our teen years. Yet, somehow, pretty much none of us are wearing the right size. I believe the scientific term for this is... huh?
What it all boils down to is this: boobs change! You know, generally growing into an adult means that size fluctuations happen. And measuring is kinda hard! DW, though, we’re here to walk you through it and double-check that you have the right size by problem-solving the most common fit issues. So get into your birthday suit and scooch your eyes to the right. Nothing awkward about it, promise.
The cups need to be totally fuII
As in, no gaps, Iike those in the pic above. Your boobs should fit nicely in the teardrop shapes. If you think you have the right size but still have gaps, try a different kind of bra. Balconettes and demi-cups are great for those who are fuller on the bottom of the breasts but not as much on the top.
SpiIIage should not exist
Even if you’re in search of a cleave-y look, you don’t want to go for cups that are too small for you. That will just create lumps that’ll show through even an opaque top, which is definitely not what you’re after. What you’re looking for is a super-smooth transition between your skin and the edges of your bra cups.
DIY your size
Get thee a measuring tape and note the circumference of your chest (1) below your boobs and (2) right over your boobs (across the nipples). The first number is your band size (rounded up or down to the nearest whole even
