Many women go wrong with the band size - probably 85 per cent to 90 per cent of us are wearing a bigger bra than we should. The band should feel firm, not tight - you should be able to fit two fingers comfortably around the elastic all the way round. Start on the loosest set of hooks and eyes because as the bra stretches naturally with wash and wear, you can tighten it. Next, there should be a bust in each cup - nothing falling out, cutting in, or no gaping in the cup. If you’re getting help from a fitter, ideally they will gauge size by eye, not with a tape measure.

Source: The Irish Times March 12, 2019 08:48 UTC