How to buy a bra online

You're probably wondering why you need to be told how to buy a bra: you’ve been buying your own bras for years, the bra you’re wearing feels fine and you should probably be spending your valuable time learning how to change a wheel on your car or something instead. But believe it or not, three quarters of women are going about their day - changing car wheels obviously - wearing completely the wrong bra size.

Wrong sizes are most probably owing to bad habits started early on in life, such as not getting measured for a bra properly in the first place. Such common and simple errors as these can lead to bad backs, bad posture, head-aches and sadly, sagging in later life. So, to make sure you’ve still got a bust to be proud of in years to come, follow this advice on making sure your lingerie drawer shapes up; and if doesn’t, how to buy the perfect bra online.

First up, take a look at yourself and your bra in the mirror. Are you over-spilling a little? Then your bra is probably a cup-size or two too small. Is the back of your bra sagging or climbing up your back? This back strap provides you with the majority of your support, so if it’s wrinkled, rising up or just plain loose, then you probably need to go down a size. Take a look at our guide to bra-fitting here.

To ensure the next bra you splash your cash on is the right one for you, get your bra-size measured once a year. From last minute bikini beach diets to a change in hormone levels, our weight certainly see-saws, so it should come as no surprise that our bra size changes with our dress size too.

While choosing your next bra, although you should certainly opt for comfort as well as style, don’t avoid under-wiring. Larger ladies need a helping hand, especially - if it’s discreet - so avoid flimsy cuts and pick under-wired bras. This handy bit of material will also offer you a super-sexy silhouette as well as being more effective than specific breast-minimising bras, which are known for damaging breast tissue.

So you know what to avoid and what to look for, now to take your hunt for the dream bra online. Here at Uplifted Lingerie, one mantra always rings true; you get what you pay for. Yes you could go and get a multi-pack of a plain bras in your newly discovered size from your nearest department store, but the quality won’t be as great and the fit will undoubtedly be poor. Our bras are designed for real women with real curves who want real quality, so take a look at our latest lingerie brands and ranges to find a bra which will show off just how amazing you are.

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