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When your bra is the perfect fit, your clothes look better. And when your clothes look better, you look better. And we can all agree that when you look better, you feel better. So knowing how a bra should fit may as well be considered an education in self-care.
The importance of an expert bra fitting is non-negotiable. Wearing the correct size bra will deliver the most polished, lifted silhouette, as well as comfortably support your shape so that your body looks amazing and feels amazing in everything you wear.
Many women don’t know what to expect from a bra fitting, and the unknown can feel daunting. So instead of guessing your size, this bra fitting guide will take the mystery out of the moment and help you decide which of the different options best suits your lifestyle.
The goal of a bra fitting is to get the measurements needed to determine your most accurate bra size.
During an in-person bra fit session, our Wacoal Fit Experts will use a soft measuring tape to measure the following (and note you are invited to wear a non-padded bra of your choice during the fitting):
1. Band size by stretching the tape around your body just under your breasts.
2. Cup size by placing the tape around the fullest part of your bust.
The goal of a bra fitting is to get the measurements needed to determine your most accurate bra size.
During an in-person bra fit session, our Wacoal Fit Experts will use a soft measuring tape to measure the following (and note you are invited to wear a non-padded bra of your choice during the fitting):
1. Band size by stretching the tape around your body just under your breasts.
2. Cup size by placing the tape around the fullest part of your bust.
Your Fit Expert will then calculate your bra size based on these measurements and will recommend the bras that will work best for your breast shape, since breast shape is an important factor in choosing the right style.
Additionally, a fit expert will show you how a bra is supposed to fit by reviewing the 5 Points of Fit™- lift, band, cups, straps, and shape. Considering these details will help to determine, beyond the mathematics, if a bra is right for your body. You can learn about each of the 5 Points of Fit™ HERE.
There are many advantages to scheduling an in-person bra fitting with a Wacoal Fit Expert, but there are also ways to get a bra fitting virtually using our online tools.
1. mybraFIT™ is a groundbreaking app that uses your smartphone for a thorough and accurate fit session in the privacy of your own home, no appointment needed. Wacoal’s Head of Design, Miryha, explains how mybraFIT™ works HERE, and you can download the app HERE.
2. Book a virtual consultation with a Wacoal Fit Expert HERE. These 20-minute complimentary sessions can happen over the phone or via Zoom. In your bra fit session, the Wacoal Fit Expert can also cover style recommendations for a specific outfit/occasion, help you build a complete bra wardrobe, and answer any questions you may have.
3. Manually measure yourself using this step-by-step guide. All you need is a soft measuring tape and a non-padded bra. Enter the measurements into our online bra fit calculator and immediately learn your correct size. Then, simply answer a few additional questions to determine the best bra style for your shape.
1. mybraFIT™ is a groundbreaking app that uses your smartphone for a thorough and accurate fit session in the privacy of your own home, no appointment needed. Wacoal’s Head of Design, Miryha, explains how mybraFIT™ works HERE, and you can download the app HERE.
2. Book a virtual consultation with a Wacoal Fit Expert HERE. These 20-minute complimentary sessions can happen over the phone or via Zoom. In your bra fit session, the Wacoal Fit Expert can also cover style recommendations for a specific outfit/occasion, help you build a complete bra wardrobe, and answer any questions you may have.
3. Manually measure yourself using this step-by-step guide. All you need is a soft measuring tape and a non-padded bra. Enter the measurements into our online bra fit calculator and immediately learn your correct size. Then, simply answer a few additional questions to determine the best bra style for your shape.
Whatever method you choose, take the initiative to identify your accurate bra size today! Then, set a calendar reminder to do it again every six to twelve months because our bodies are constantly evolving.
You will feel infinitely better and more confident in your clothes when the bra you wear is a perfect fit, and now that you know how simple it is, there is no excuse. Don’t be one of the 80% of women wearing the wrong size bra, get fit today!
