Bra Sizes

At Ruby Angel we believe the only way you are going to feel really good about what you are wearing is if it actually fits properly.

As this is a wire free bra, it will not lie as close to your chest as a wired version and will not lie flat against the chest. There may be a small finger sized space between the chest and the bra - this is perfectly natural and will not affect the support.

If you wear a badly fitted bra it can affect your posture, as well as your mood and your whole frame of mind. So likewise, a bra that fits should help you stand up straight and look forward to the rest of the day.

Your bra size is very likely to vary over time. It is obvious enough when you are pregnant or nursing, but did you know that gaining or losing a few pounds can also affect your bra size?

Please find below this bra-fitting guide to help you on your way.


How to measure yourself
To find you bra size you will need two measurements:
  • a back measurement
  • and a cup measurement
To find your back measurement measure firmly around your ribcage, just underneath your bust. Make sure the tape is flat and straight across your back. This measurement determines your back size eg. 32, 34, 36 etc.
You will also need it to help find your cup size. If your back measurement is an even number add 4 inches, if it's odd add five inches.

To find your cup measurement measure around the fullest part of your bust. Make sure the tape measuring tape is flat and straight across your back.

The difference between your back measurement (plus 4 inches/10cm if it's odd and 5 inches/12.5cm if it's even) and your cup measurement gives you a pretty accurate indication of your cup size. Have a look at the chart below to find your cup size:

Difference between Back and Cup Measurement
Cup Size
The back and cup measurements are the same
A
a difference of 1" /2.5cm
B
a difference of 2" /5cm
C
a difference of 3" /7.5cm
D
a difference of 4" /10cm
E
a difference of 5" /12.5cm
F
a difference of 6" /15cm
G


You may already know your back size for another country:

UK/USA
European
French
Italian
Australian
Universal
30
65
80
0
8
XS
32
70
85
1
10
S
34
75
90
2
12
M
36
80
95
3
14
L
38
85
100
4
16
XL

It's likely that you will find some variation in the size and fit of your bra depending on the bra style and fabric.

Bra Fitting Tips
  • A good sign of a well-fitting bra is when the centre "bridge" at the front lies flat as possible, snugly to your chest between the breasts.
  • Bulging breasts over the top of the cups, if this is happening try going up a cup size.
  • Your bra should never ride up your back – this can be very uncomfortable and not such a good look. If you are having this problem then you may find that reducing the back size while increasing the cup size gives you a much better contour and feels a lot more comfortable. For example, if a 36C bra slides up your back then you may find that a 34D bra feels and looks much better.
  • A well-fitting bra should sit firm an dlow around the middle of the back & ribcage and shouldn't be supported by the straps. Straps at the right length will help you achieve this as this will help to give you better posture and bra shape.


Camisoles, Slips and Knicker sizes

All Ruby Angel camisoles, knickers, thongs and shorts come in Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. Slips, however, come in Extra Small, Small, Medium and Large.


Waist & Hip Sizes

To find your waist size measure around your body at your natural waistline about 20cm/ 8" above the hips.

 
XS
S
M
L
XL
Waist (cm)
23
25
27
29
31
Waist (inches)
59
64
69
74
79
Hips (cm)
33
35
37
39
41
Hips (inches)
84
89
94
99
104



 
   
 
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