How to Find the Perfect Bra

Bras are a funny thing; you either love them or hate them. Whether you wear a bra for support or out pure of necessity, you want to make sure your bra is providing absolute comfort. After all, wearing a bra shouldn’t be painful or uncomfortable. But how many of us women actually know what to look for in a bra? And how about the fit, do you know if your bra fits properly? Following these simple tips will help you find the perfect bra.

I received Vanity Fair Bras in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.

How to find the Perfect Bra

How to find the perfect bra

1. Your bra should be level from front to back.

2. For fuller breasts, use a bra with an under-wire.

3. The front middle part of your bra should lay flat against your skin.

4. Cleavage should not be spilling over the front of your bra. If it is, your bra is too small.

5. Make sure your straps fit properly – you don’t want them digging into your skin or falling off of your shoulders. If you’re having a problem with either of these, you may need to adjust your cup size.

6. Make sure the wires aren’t cutting into your skin (anywhere).

7. If you aren’t able to fit a few fingers under your band, your bra is too tight.

Now that you are aware of a few “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to bras, let me tell you how to measure your correct bra size.

How to measure your bra size

How to measure your bra size

1. To measure your band size, measure tightly beneath your bust (in inches) while exhaling.

2. Bend over to a 90 degree angle and measure the largest part of your chest (yes, I know, kind of an awkward position). Write this number down.

3. Subtract these two numbers (largest part of your chest – band size).

4. The difference of these two numbers will tell you your cup size. 1″ difference = A, 2″ difference = B, 3″ difference = C, 4″ difference = D, 5″ difference = DD or E, etc.

Now that you know how to find the perfect bra that fits your body, let me tell you a little bit about 3 of my favorite bras from Vanity Fair Lingerie.

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Perfect for the gym, Lily of France’s (Vanity Fair’s sister company) Seamless Reversible Crop ($10.98) provides incredible bounce support while keeping the moisture away. With 2 difference ways to wear this bra, this bra is perfect for everything from yoga to the treadmill.

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Perfect for the warm summer months, Vanity Fair’s Body Caress Beauty Back Bra provides absolute comfort. This bra is one of my absolute favorites – it’s so light and comfortable that sometimes I even forget that I’m wearing a bra. This is definitely a bra I would recommend to my friends.

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Vanity Fair’s Light and Luxurious bra ($38) bra is ideal for support and structure. With double back hook-and-eye closure, you feel secure and beautiful. Plus, the lace detail is beautiful!

Now it’s time to go bra shopping! Visit Vanity Fair Lingerie and start looking for the perfect bra.

What tips and tricks do you use when bra shopping?

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85 Comments

  1. I love the Vanity Fair Women’s Beauty Back Back Smoother Full Coverage Underwire Bra in Champagne.

  2. I’m impressed that they offer several wire free options for fuller figures.

  3. I love they have wire free bras for full figure. I hate wire bras. I feel like Joan Crawford screaming no more wire bras 🙂

  4. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Illumination Camisole with Lace in midnight black.

  5. They look like they might be on par with Victoria’s Secret, which is the only place I’ve bought bras for the last 12 years. I didn’t know of this brand until today.

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  7. I love that Vanity Fair bras are available in so many great colors.

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  8. I’m impressed that they offer several wire free options for fuller figures.

  9. I go somewhere that I can be fitted for my bra size, I know the size can fluctuate as I gain and lose weight.

  10. I would love to get the Vanity Fair Women’s Beauty Back Back Smoother Full Figure Underwire Bra.

  11. They have a great selection but I really like the Vanity Fair Women’s Full Coverage Body Shine Floral Underwire Bra.

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  17. I love that they have full figured bras
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  18. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Full Coverage Body Sleeks Support Underwire Bra

  19. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Beautiful Benefits Zoned-In Support Full Figure Wirefree Bra, I’ve tried several time to wear the wire and I just can’t wear them.

  20. The Vanity Fair Women’s Full Coverage Body Sleeks Support Underwire Bra looks really nice.

  21. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Beauty Back Back Smoother Full Figure Underwire Bra in Midnight Black.

  22. I really like their back smoother bra. I also love that they have so many color options. It is nice to see something besides nude, white and black.

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  24. I love the Body Shine Full Coverage Wire-Free Bra

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  25. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Illumination Zoned-In Support Full Figure Underwire Bra – Rose Beige – 40DD.

  26. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Beauty Back Back Smoother Full Figure Underwire Bra.

  27. I have never owned a Vanity Fair Bra. I have to say they have a lot of nice things on their site. Every woman needs good bra’s, and their site definitely looks like they provide that

  28. I like the Vanity Fair Women’s Body Caress Beauty Back Full Coverage Underwire Bra.

  29. I REALLY liked the Vanity Fair Women’s Full Figure Illumination ZonedIn Support Underwire Bra! The Parlez Blue is absolutely stunning.

  30. I like that they have the Fit Guide prominently displayed where it is easily accessible. The video is clear and the step by step instructions make it easy to determine your correct size.

  31. well, I would try the zoned in support bra of theirs if they make it in LARGE cup size… the site only had ONE in cup size C??? How can that even be? LOL it was under the full figure category and a C up is hardly fuller figure! really.

  32. I’ve never tried their products before. I love their Beauty Back Front Close Full figure Underwire Bra.

  33. Vanity Fair has really pretty bras for the bustier gals like me..which are very hard to find! I love the Vanity Fair’s Light and Luxurious bra in Steele Violet!

  34. I would like the Vanity Fair Women’s Body Caress Beauty Back Full Coverage Wirefree Bra!

  35. I have never tried Vanity Fair I never knew they had so many styles and underwear and slips nice

  36. I’ve always likes Vanity Fair but they are a little pricey for me. if i won i would like to try the Body caress wire-free.

  37. I love Vanity Fair. They are a reputable company and have quality products.

  38. Vanity Fair brand bras are that the only bras that I wear, they are the only ones that fit.

    I normally wear bras with under wire so I would like to try the Vanity Fair Women’s Full Coverage Body Shine Floral Underwire Bra.

  39. I would love the Vanity Fair Women’s Full Coverage Illumination Underwire Bra in Platinum Leopard Print in size 34C

  40. I would love to have Vanity Fair Women’s Full Figure Beautiful Benefits ZonedIn Support Underwire Bra

  41. I love the Vanity Fair Women’s Beautiful Benefits Zoned In Support Full Figure Wirefree Bra in Tiffany Silver

  42. The back Smooth bra looks intriguing-you generally don’t hear much about that fit issue.

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  44. I had no idea Vanity fair made so many items. I love that they have short slips because those can be hard to find!

  45. Vanity Fair has been my bra of choice for many years! The Women’s Body Caress Beauty Back Full Coverage Underwire Bra is my favorite.

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  47. I have always loved the Vanity Fair brand but they offer a lot more than I realized!

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