At Myla we believe the only way you're going to feel really good about what you're wearing is if it actually fits properly. An ill-fitting bra can affect your posture, your mood and your whole frame of mind. A well-fitting bra should make you stand up straight, chest out, and feel as though you can go forth and conquer the world! So, we've included this bra-fitting guide to help you on your way.
How to measure yourself
To find you bra size you'll need two measurements:
To find your back measurement measure firmly around your ribcage, just underneath your bust. Make sure the tape is flat and straight across your back. This measurement determines your back size eg. 32, 34, 36 etc.
You'll also need it to help find your cup size. If your back measurement is an even number add 4 inches, if it's odd add five inches.
To find your cup measurement measure around the fullest part of your bust (you might want to wear a non-wired/unpadded bra or a fitted vest to give your bust some uplift). Again, make sure the tape measuring tape is flat and straight across your back.
The difference between your back measurement (plus 4 inches/10cm if it's odd and 5 inches/12.5cm if it's even) and your cup measurement gives you a pretty accurate indication of your cup size.
Have a look at the chart below to find your cup size:
You may already know your back size for another country:
It's likely that you will find some variation in the size and fit of your bra depending on the bra style and fabric.
Bra FittingA good sign of a well-fitting bra is when the centre "bridge" at the front lies flat and snugly to your chest between the breasts.
Your breasts shouldn't bulge over the top of the cups, if this is happening try going up a cup size.
Your bra should never ride up your back - this can be very uncomfortable and not such a good look. If you are having this problem then you may find that reducing the back size while increasing the cup size gives you a much better contour and feels a lot more comfortable. For example, if a 36B bra slides up your back then you may find that a 34C bra feels and looks much better.
A well-fitting bra shouldn't be supported by the straps, but rather should sit firm and low around the middle of the back and ribcage. You can achieve this by making sure your straps are at the right length. This will help to give you a good posture and also a better bra shape.
Swimwear sizesMyla swimwear comes in Small, Medium and Large, the table below shows the corresponding dress sizes in other countries:
Panty sizes
Most panties and thongs come in Small, Medium and Large. However, some styles such as open knickers or knickers made from a particularly stretchy fabric come in Small/Medium and Medium/Large
Waist & Hip SizesTo find your waist size measure around your body at your natural waistline about 20cm/ 8" above the hips.
