from front to back: Tutti Rouge Nichole, Pour Moi strapless, Comexim Elena and Ingrid

from front to back: Tutti Rouge Nichole, Pour Moi strapless, Comexim Elena and Ingrid

2.

No local store available? Go online!





For some, this is the only way!

But fear not...

If you've followed my tips until now, you probably already know your starter size,

as well as some hints of your breasts main characteristics!

With that, you can ask for help before you jump right in!

Where?

I'd say the best place is A BRA THAT FITS !,

a nice bra fitting forum, full of helpful bravangelists, eager to help!

Just post your calculated sized, shape and the kind of bra(s) you're looking for!





Don't be shy, the bra lovers community is here to help!





Based on the recommendations, you can either pick a store that has easy returns,

and try on a few models and sizes,

or see if any of the models is available at ebay or amazon

- who usually offer a great variety and nice prices -

and give it a shot!









from front to back: Curvy Kate Jewel, Panache Porcelain Grace, Ewa Michalak S Syrena, Curvy Kate Cascade, Fauve Coco

3. The first bra was a failure? Keep going!





Success or not, you will always be able to use that bra to compare with others,

by identifying what's good and what's bad about it!

Is it too wide? Is it too big? The shape is wrong?

You need narrower wires, perhaps. Maybe a shallower shape...





By assessing your new bra, you'll get a lot of clues on where to go next...

Again, you can ask for help online,

or take the matter into your own hands by using step number 4!





from front to back:

Cleo by Panache Lucy, Parfait by Affinitas Charlotte, Panache Porcelain Grace, Panache Black Loren and Ardour



4.

Compare, compare, compare!





Comparison is of major importance when it comes to bra fitting,

because it allows us to indirectly access if a certain bra will fit or not based on certain characteristics!





So, even if your first bra was not quite right,

you can get insight on the differences you'll need in your next bra!





Likewise, a fter you found a bra that works,

it's easier to buy new ones, and also to exclude others!

Why?





This site is a giant database that features reviews and measurements of a lot of models and brands, allowing you to compare bras, seek for similar models and also get personal recommendations, based on our measurements.



Let's give an example:

I own a Cleo by Panache Lucy in 28FF, one of my first (awesomely) fitting bras!

When I search it on Bratabase, this is the result:







In this page, you get a lot of valued information, like the mean measurements of the bra,

bras with similar measurements ("these will also fit") and "bras that have the same cut"!





The two measurements that majorly define how the bra will fit in the cup are:

CUP WIDTH = 5,2 inches and the CUP DEPTH = 9,3 inches, in this case!





Since Lucy in 28FF fits me so well,

I can usually trust that a bra with similar measurements will also fit!





Putting it to practice:





Imagine that I wanna decide which size of the Curvy Kate Bardot should I order!

I type my usual size, 28FF, and check the measurements:





As you can see, the CUP WIDTH and CUP DEPTH of Lucy and Bardot are very similar,

so 28FF would probably be the best size to go for!









Bratabase also offers the option to directly compare the two (or more) bras!