Bra Sizing
At Rigby & Peller we believe that wearing the correct size bra is of utmost
importance, which is why we don’t believe that you can use a tape measure to
calculate your bra size.
Our fitters never use a tape measure to determine your size as a tape measure
cannot take into consideration body shape. Instead our fitters are trained to
assess each individual customer using their superior product knowledge and
fitting expertise which is only gained by a unique Rigby & Peller training
and experience.
Because the shape and size of a woman’s breast may change a number of times in
her life, due to fluctuations in weight, sport, pregnancy, contraception,
medication and diet we recommend that our customers come in for a fitting every
six months.
Although we do sell our beautiful lingerie online, we do recommend that all our
internet customers treat themselves to the Rigby & Peller bra fitting
experience and are correctly fitted by one of our expert fitters.
Rigby & Peller’s founder and owner, June Kenton, says, “I am over the
moon when women tell me I have changed their life. You wouldn’t think that a
bra-fitting would do that, but it does.”
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Size Chart
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Remember that there’s no such thing as a definitive bra size.
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The bra size that fits the best will vary according to the style and fabric.
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The back of your bra should hug the narrowest part of your back and be at the
same level as the front.
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Underwiring should curve snugly around your breasts – it should never cut
into them.
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A test you can do it to push the wire of the bra when you have it on, if it
feels soft, the wire is sitting on your breast tissue and you should try a
larger cup size. If it feels hard, it is sitting on the ribcage and this is
therefore fitting you correctly.
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To put on a bra, bend over and lower your breasts into the cups. Then stand up
and fit yourself more comfortably inside it.
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Make sure that you move around in your new bra. Lift your arms above you head
and make sure it does not ride up and is still giving you the desired effect.
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Always fasten a new bra on the loosest hooks. The band should still be very
snug. Wear and tear and washing will relax the fit. When this happens use the
tighter.
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If you are unsure of the band fit, you should be able to run your finger along
the inside of the band. When trying your bra on, try it on under a tight
fitting top. Make sure that it gives you the line and the shape you are looking
for.