Bra Fitting Advice » Bra Sizes

If you’re a woman with large breasts, finding the right bra can feel like an overwhelming challenge. You may have searched endlessly for a bra that provides both comfort and support, only to be disappointed by ill-fitting options that don’t work for your body. In South Africa, this search can be even more frustrating due to limited sizing options and widespread misinformation. But don't worry—you're not alone! At Liza Clifford (a leading expert in professional bra fittings), we’ve been helping women with large busts find their perfect fit since 2011. In this blog, we’ll tackle two...

The straps on a bra should be snug but not tight. You should be able to drop your straps and your breasts do not move The bra band should be horizontal The Wire of a bra should extend from your sternum (breast bone) to under your arm (not on your breast) The centre gore of the bra (the front of the bra) should lie flat against your chest The wire of the bra should follow the “smile” of your breast Breast tissue will not spill out of a well fitted bra There should be no sign of...

  You rely on your straps for support You are always looking for thicker straps You feel like you need more lift You can never find the right cup: if you go down a cup it’s too small, if you go up a cup it’s too big Your band rides up your back Your breast eithers peek out or fall out the bottom of your bra You are constantly readjusting your bra You feel like your breasts want to fall out of your bra when you bend over You have considered breast surgery You have an...