Sablier | Fitting Advice

Are you wearing the right sized bra? Research suggests that more than 80% of women aren’t. If you are one of those women, you will be amazed at the difference wearing the right sized bra can make ~ your posture, how your clothes fit and how you feel can all be improved in an instant. Read our simple guide to make sure your bra fits you perfectly.

Finding the right bra size ~ why it’s so important

At Sablier we believe that wearing the correct size bra is of the utmost importance, particularly for well-endowed women who can suffer numerous problems due to a poorly fitting bra. Did you know that these problems include prematurely sagging breasts, back pain, breast pain, arm pain, rashes and headaches?

Free returns policy

We want you to be absolutely delighted with your Sablier purchase so, because we sell our beautiful lingerie online and you are unable to try it on before purchase, we offer a Free Returns Policy. So if you are at all unsure, you can always purchase the same item in two sizes and return any incorrect sizes free of charge for a full refund or credit to your account.

Bra fitting guidelines

We have put together a list of tips to make sure that you get the perfect fit.

The proper way to put on a bra is to bend forward and lower your breasts into the cup. You can then stand up and adjust yourself comfortably into the bra.
One way to check if an underwire is sitting properly is to push it gently against your body. If it feels soft, the underwire is resting on your breast tissue and you need to try a larger cup size. If it feels firm, it is resting on your ribcage, which means it fits correctly.
Always fasten a new bra on the loosest hooks, as this will allow you to move onto the tighter hooks as the bra loosens due to wear and washing. The band should be snug but you should still be able to run your finger along the inside comfortably.
And, finally, we recommend that you try your bra on under a tight fitting top to make sure that it gives you the silhouette you would like.

What a properly fitting bra looks like

The front of the bra sits flat against the chest.
The underwire sits flat against the ribcage, and follows the natural line of the breast.
The cup fits the breast, with no bulging or gape at the top.
The straps sit comfortably on the shoulders.
It is important to move around in your bra to ensure that it feels comfortable. Lift your arms above your head and check that the bra does not ride up.
The straps sit slightly v-shaped at the back, equally adjusted to ensure even support.
The back of your bra should fit snugly around the narrowest part of your back and be at the same level as the front.
The underband is comfortably fitted.

Troubleshooting

Still unsure about if your bra is fitting you correctly? Read below to see some of the common problems and their solutions

Your bra is loose around the edges

Try a smaller cup size.

Your breasts are spilling out the front of the bra and your silhouette is lumpy

Try a bra with a smaller back and a larger cup size.

Your bra is riding up at the back

Try a smaller back size.

Your straps are leaving indent marks

Try a smaller back size so that the band of the bra is supporting your breasts rather than the straps.

The underwire is digging under your armpit

Try a bra with a bigger cup size.

Your breasts are falling out the bottom of the wire

Try a bra which is smaller in the back and larger in the cup.