6 STEPS TO THE PERFECT FIT
We were founded with the mission to find you lingerie that fits perfectly and feels comfortable, with no straps cutting into you, no gaping and no pinching. It should make you look and feel comfortable, confident and beautiful no matter your body type or style. Many women have trouble finding the perfect bra, and although we can give you some useful tips, you should still try on lingerie to be sure it fits correctly.
We recommend that, although we sell our lingerie online, our online clients treat themselves to the in-store Rigby & Peller Lingerie Styling experience where they will be correctly styled and fitted by one of our professional Lingerie Stylists.
1. Band
The band of your bra provides most of the support. In fact, it does 80% of the heavy lifting! If you have fuller breasts, you should pick a bra with a sturdy band. Make sure the band:
- lies flat against the body
- does not ride up
- does not pinch
- fits perfectly when fastened on the loosest hook
Raise your arms. Does your bra stay put? If so, the band is snug enough. Does it ride up? Then try a smaller band size.
2. Underwire
Make sure the underwire:
- lays flat against your ribcage
- cups your entire breast
- does not poke into your underarms
Press on the underwire. Does it bounce back? Then the cups are probably too small.
3. Center gore
The center gore connects the two cups and should lie flat against your chest. If it doesn’t or if the ends of the underwire point away from the body, try a different bra style that better suits your frame or go up a cup size.
4. Cups
The fit of the cups determines the comfort and look of your bra. Make sure the cups:
- lie flat against your breasts
- do not pucker or pleat
- provide good support
- create a lovely rounded shape
5. Straps
Your bra straps only provide 10% of the support. That’s why tightening them won't create more lift. All it does is make them dig into your shoulders, which isn’t flattering at all. It’s also painful and can cause you to slouch over time. A good rule of thumb: You should be able to fit two fingers between the strap and your shoulder.
6. Comfort
How does your bra make you feel? Comfortable and confident? If so, you're in the right size. But a bra should do even more than that. Make sure you’re happy with the:
- fit
- fabric
- look
Size conversion chart for bras
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| EU | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| FR | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
Size conversion chart for briefs & swimwear
| | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ----- | ------ | ------ | | UK | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | | EU | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |