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Bingo, Bras and Beauty

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching the lingerie sections of stores all across the UK are filled with lovely ladies looking for something pretty, flattering and more often than not, a little bit naughty in the lingerie department.

We understand that you want to look nice for your special someone but take a couple of minutes to think about what size bra you are wearing. A whopping 70% of women are wearing the wrong bra size without even realising it. Wearing the wrong bra size can lead to back and shoulder problems, not to mention that a lack of support can see your assets heading south far earlier in life than they should.

Your bra size can change with any number of things from weight changes to age or a change in your exercise regime. Straps digging into your shoulders, bulging at the sides and the dreaded four-boob syndrome are all symptoms of a badly fitting bra.

The best thing to do if you are unsure of your bra size is to get measured, and it’s recommended that you get fitted every three months. Going to the lingerie section of any department store, or a specialist lingerie shop and you will find bra measuring services available where you can get fitted by a bra fitting specialist who will provide you with a dazzling array of styles to find the best fit for you.

If you are a bit nervous about asking or if you just don’t have the time then you can measure yourself at home. You will need a tape measure and you will need to measure in inches, since the sizes on bras refer to inches.

First of all you need to measure your bra size. Do this by measuring the area directly underneath your breasts – the tape should be snug but not too tight. Make sure the tape is lying flat across your back. Round your number up to the nearest inch, if it’s an even number then add on 4 inches to get your bra size, for odd number, add on 5 inches.

Your cup size is determined by measuring around the fullest part of your breasts. Round the measurement to the nearest inch and then subtract the cup size measurement from the bra size measurement to give you your new bra size (or to check and see if it’s changed).

1” difference = A Cup

2” difference = B Cup

3” difference = C Cup

4” difference = D Cup

5” difference = DD Cup

6” difference = E Cup

7” difference = F Cup

8” difference = FF Cup

9” difference = G Cup

Figuring out your bra size isn’t an exact science however and you will need to try on a variety of styles and sizes to find out what works best for you. The most accurate way however, is to go and see a bra specialist fitter in a shop; the one’s we’ve experienced are friendly and respect your privacy and it means you get the best fitted bra for your shape which, ultimately, means great looking breasts and that’s a true gift!