Find the perfect bra fit with LUVLETTE's expert tips for plus-size bras. Learn how to measure your bust and which bra style works best for your body.
FIND THE PERFECT PLUS SIZE BRA
Finding the perfect bra is hard enough, but finding the best fit for a plus-sized body can be overwhelming! It's no secret that there is a shortage of great-fitting clothing for larger bodies, and intimates are no different—luckily, LUVLETTE designs bras specially made to address every issue. This guide will provide tips for finding the best size bra and help you find bra styles best suited for your shape.
What Goes Into a Plus-Size Bra?
Plus-size bodies have diverse needs when it comes to their intimates, so plus-size bras address issues that are specific to these bodies.
To begin, plus-size bra sizing starts at bands over 38 and cups DD and larger. Plus-size bras feature wider straps that help lighten the load of heavier breasts and ensure that digging is kept to a minimum, so wearing your bra all day long is comfier!
Bands are also wider to accommodate side spillage and provide a more secure fit because nothing is worse than feeling like you may pop out at any moment! If you're feeling pain in the back or shoulders, this is a key sign that your bra is the wrong size!
Cups should sit flush with the skin, with no spillage causing a skin bump over the cup and no gaping.
Calculating Your Perfect Fit
Measuring is key! So, get out your measuring tape and begin by measuring your band, which is the area right under the breasts and around the back. Ensure the tape is snug against the body and write down this measurement, rounding it down to the next even number. Next, measure the bust by wrapping the tape around the back and the fullest part of your chest. To find your cup size, subtract the band measurement from the bust measurement and use the following chart to identify your cup size:
Bras Fit for You
Now that you have your perfect bra size, you can explore the various options from our DD+ collections and discover the styles that best fit your unique shape.
If your breasts are wider, a balconette bra flatters and lifts to perfection! If your breasts are fuller on the bottom, try a push-up bra that will lift and create an all-around full look. If you have breasts that are full all over, a full-coverage bra will provide the right amount of support and coverage to keep you confident.
Ensure your new bra fits snugly but comfortably when you secure your band on the loosest hooks.Always begin with the loosest hooks, as bras will stretch over time, and you can tighten them as time goes on; if your bra only fits on the tightest hook, try a smaller band size.
Ensure straps are secure and comfortable and play around by loosening and tightening them to find a fit that stays secure and provides effortless lift.
Bra Fit FAQs
“I have two styles in the same size, but only one fits! What do I do?”
If you've purchased a full-coverage bra and a low-cut push-up bra and they don't fit the same despite being labeled the same size, you may need to try your sister size! A sister size is a bra that is one band size smaller and one cup size larger. Your sister size can provide the perfect fit for a different style of bra.
“How do I know if I need a new bra size?”
Pain is a big indicator! If your bra hurts, squeezes, digs in, or causes back problems, you definitely need a new size! On the contrary, if your bra feels loose, doesn't lift, and has straps that constantly slip despite tightening, you need a new bra! Cups should sit flush against the skin, straps should sit comfortably, and you should be able to fit two fingers between your body and the bra band.
“My straps are painful!”
If bra straps are causing pain in your shoulders, try loosening them so they sit snugly but don't suffocate. If they can't be loosened any further, you may need a different size! Re-measure to find your bra size with the instructions in the article above, as your measurements may have changed.
“I don't like the way my bra squeezes my back.”
If you're feeling self-conscious about how your back looks in your bra, look for back-smoothing bras that provide a seamless look or a longline bra that provides a smoother look under clothing.
“Can plus sizes wear strapless bras?”
Absolutely! Forget what you’ve heard about strapless bras being unrealistic for larger busts, LUVLETTE makes a multitude of strapless bras for curvy bodies that actually provide support and lift without pain! Try the Dream Curve Support+ Strapless Push-up Bra or Dream Curve Support+ Strapless Unlined No-Show Bra for support that luvs your body.