Where to get fitted for a bra

A face-to-face bra fitter will measure you, while a remote bra fitter has the harder job of identifying the best bras for you without the help of a measuring tape. You will never be one size in every brand of bra. Even changing the color of a bra can affect the fit, believe it or not. In a remote fitting, your consultant will present hand-picked recommendations — based on your shape and the ways in which the different bra brands fit and flatter.

If you see a style you like, you can buy it straight away. You can also schedule follow-up fittings with the same fitter. Your breast should fit completely into the cup with no spillage, no wire digging into your sides. The band should fit snug, but not too tight on the first set of hooks. You should be able to sweep your hands from your collar bone across the bra without feeling any flesh bumps.

Bra-fitting trauma is real! How am I supposed to cover that? Wait, I think I have a tan seersucker in the basement that the circus fat man never picked up.

The new bra-fitting paradigm is empowering, feminist, and fun. The variety of the female body is a joy, not a problem. Big chain store fitters are often untrained and working from single-brand inventory.

Department stores can be hit-or-miss with fitting. A well-reviewed, independent bra-fit boutique is your best bet. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Brittle, Dry Hair? Apartment Decorating on a Budget: 4 Fun Ideas. What is a Wireless Bra? What is a T-Shirt Bra?

What is a Balcony Bra? What is a Plunge Bra? Browse our shops. Book a virtual fit. Shop all lingerie. Call us. Browse fitting guides. Do you have any fabric sensitivities? Is there anything bothering you about your current bra? When was the last time you had a bra fitting? How do you wash your bras? All of this is discussed in a bra fitting.

Did you know that bra fittings are typically free? Most stores provide bra fittings free of charge. Why you ask? Well, bra fittings give you and the bra fitter a better idea of your bra size and what types of bras will suit you best. Lingerie stores offer this service because they want to help you find bras that fit well.

Since bras are such technical garments, they need to know more than your bra size — like your breast shape and fit preferences, for example. Keep in mind that some stores do charge for bra fittings, but these stores typically apply the charge to a purchase in the store. Local lingerie boutiques take personal shopping to the next level. Based on your consultation and bra fitting in the fitting room, the bra fitter will hand pick bras for you based on your bra size, breast shape, budget, and fit and color preferences.