10 tips: How to build your lingerie wardrobe

80% of a bra’s support comes from the back band. Often people opt for a looser band as they think this will be more comfortable but actually this puts more pressure on the shoulders and causes discomfort. If your band rides up at the back, go down a size!

There is a method to putting your bra on correctly! Put your arms through the straps and fasten back band. Pull your breast tissue forward, making sure that your underwire is sitting behind all of your tissue and that it doesn’t dig in. Adjust straps so that there is a 2 finger depth between your strap and your shoulder. You’re ready to go!

Worried about lost volume? A balcony bra will lift your bust and add volume to the top part of the bust. Push up bras will also create the illusion of a fuller and firmer bust.

Are your straps always falling down? Full cup, plunge and push up bras have straps that sit closer to the neck and therefore there is less risk of them falling down. Balcony bras showcase more of your décolletage and the straps tend to sit further apart, towards the tip of the shoulder.

Treat your bras and briefs with care to keep them looking their best. It’s best to handwash these delicate items but if you prefer to machine wash, use a protective laundry bag and choose a short wash at 30°C or cooler.