Sizing Tips

Choose Your Band Size First

Our 4 rib band sizes overlap. The following tips will guide you to the right size. If you are at the larger end of a band size, consider moving up for comfort.

If you are pregnant, ask yourself:

What size rib band did I wear before I got pregnant? Did it fit well?
How many months pregnant am I? If you are using the bra for pregnancy, your ribs will expand as the pregnancy progresses. For nursing, your ribs will likely quickly reduce in size after giving birth.
How high am I carrying (i.e. Is the baby tucked right up under your ribs, expanding your rib cage)?
How much weight has my body put on during pregnancy?
Is my current bra on the tightest or loosest hook? You may need more room in the rib-band - your body may have "graduated" into the next band size.

If you are breastfeeding, ask yourself:

Compared to the end of my pregnancy, has my rib cage reduced in size? You may need a tighter band.

Next, Select Your Cup Size

If pregnant, ask yourself:

What size bra did I wear before I got pregnant? Did it fit well?
Would that bra fit me now (in my pregnancy)?
If not, do I need more room in the cup?

If breastfeeding, ask yourself:

What size bra did I wear at the end of pregnancy?
Did it fit well or was I making do?
Would that bra fit me comfortably now, all day - and still leave room for a breast pad?
Do I need more room in the cup?

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Bravado Lifestyle Micro-Fiber Bra

Determining Your Size

With the added fullness that lactation brings on, it’s a must to choose the right-fitting bra with superb support and comfort and that helps you breastfeed with confidence and maintain good breast health.

Simple 2-Step Measurement Guide

Step 1: Find your band size. Measure your chest wearing your regular, unpadded bra. Place the measuring tape around your chest and under your arms. Hold the tape measure snugly, but not too tightly, and level to the floor. Stand up straight and breathe normally. This measurement is your band size. Since band sizes come only in even numbers, round up an odd measurement. For example, if the band measurement is 39 inches, then round up to 40 inches.

Step 2: Find your cup size. Still wearing your bra, bring the tape measure around the fullest part of your breasts, right over the nipples. Make sure the tape measure is level around your body and don’t pull it too tight. Subtract this measurement from the band size number. The difference, in inches, between the band size number and the bust measurement will determine your cup size, as shown in our chart below. So if the band measurement is 40 and bust measurement is 45, the difference is 5 inches, which means your cup size is E and your bra size is 40E.

Lifestyle cup sizes: The difference in inches between your band size and your bust measurement will determine your cup size.

Bravado Essential Nursing Bra Tank

The Essential Nursing Bra tank is sized according to bra size - that's what gives you that amazing shape and support, all while allowing for flexibility for changing breast size. The outer fabric of the garment was designed accordingly, to be comfortably fitted without being clingy, and to give you a flattering and fabulous silhouette.

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