This is a collaborative post: Shopping for clothing online means understanding your measurements and body shape in detail, but luckily it also means you can work from the comfort of your own home. With the right approach to a sizing chart and a simple standard measuring tape, you can easily match your needs to your options, even without a fitting room. When it comes to bras, there are three simple considerations to start with.
What Will You Wear Over Your Bra?
Some bra shapes that work well for your body also show through certain clothing styles. The best way to figure out what you should buy is to start by asking yourself how you’re going to wear the new bra. Ideally, everyone should have a few options that are optimized to different clothing options, because the ones that give you your best shape under a business casual blouse will not be the same as the ones that provide a natural look and minimal visibility when you wear a t-shirt. When push comes to shove, sometimes the best option is to go with try before you buy bras that you can test out with different outfits.
Measuring Accurately at Home Is Simple
You only need to take two measurements to figure out an ideal bra size for yourself. Matching that size to your bust shape gives you the set of options and the size that works for you, so it’s a good idea to get an accurate home measurement no matter where you shop. For online shopping, it’s a must. Even when you can try and return a bra before committing, it will save you time and effort if you know your exact size.
The best way to get the perfect measurement is a bra fit quiz that includes a detailed discussion of where you should put the measuring tape when you measure for your band and your over-bust size. The first placement can be the toughest to locate perfectly, where the second one is the fullest point in the shape of your boobs, so the exact height relative to the band varies from one shape to the next.
Prioritizing Comfort
The right size and shape will go a long way toward a comfortable fit, but you also need to consider the material and features like the presence of an underwire as opposed to a wireless fit with an expandable knit band. The presence of lining is also a big consideration.
Most importantly, though, if you are between sizes you need to consider using a sister size calculator to figure out additional choices that could suit your size or shape instead of a straightforward approach that goes with standard sizes. Today’s bra manufacturers provide a lot more options than they used to, so you should be able to find something that gives you a just-right feeling.
Start Your Search Today
The fun part of shopping online is the wide range of options you can find without having to spend a lot of time driving around. If you understand your best choices for bra shape and have your measurements ready, the next step is to go looking for styles that seem like fun.