Taking the two measurements
Where to hold the tape for the under bust and the over bust, and what to do with the half inches.
3 min readNotes on fit, sizing and care
What we end up writing back to people who ask. How to hold the tape, what a sister size actually swaps, and why the band gives out long before the cups do.
How cup volume shifts across band sizes
Cup volume scales with the band, which is why a loose band and a spilling cup are often the same problem.
4 min readHow front closure bras fit and fasten
A front clasp fixes the band width, which changes how you pick a size and what shows through thin knits.
4 min readWhat keeps a strapless bra up
Band tension, silicone grip and side boning do the work that straps do on every other bra you own.
4 min readHow minimizer and full coverage cuts differ
A minimizer spreads tissue sideways to cut forward projection, where a three-part full coverage cup rounds it instead.
4 min readWashing and rotating your bras
Cool water and a rest day between wears keep the band elastic from going slack months before it should.
3 min readOr skip the reading
Two numbers, and the finder runs the same arithmetic these notes explain by hand.