Bra fitting guidelines:

We recommend that you are fitted by a post-operative bra specialist prior to your breast form fitting this will enable your breast care specialist nurse to fit the correct shape and drape prostheses.

Remember, measuring is a guide not a guarantee, as all manufacturers have their own grading scales and fabrics used in bra manufacture have different amounts of stretch. As a guide take one measurement in centimetres directly under the bust then use the chart below to convert your size into a UK bra band size:

The cup size is determined by the fullness of the breast.
Again different companies/countries have different cup grades.

AA cup being the smallest through to the alphabet, J and upwards being the fullest cups.
AA cup being smaller than A cup
DD cup is fuller than D cup.

Cup Size Guide:

Three tests to check that your bra fits correctly:

• Stretch your arms up to ensure that your breast and breast form are secure contained within the bra cup,  not protruding out from under the bra band.
• Bend over to ensure that your breast and breast form are again secure and contained within the bra cup, not spilling out of the top of the cup.  The fabric should not lift away from the rib cage to reveal surgery.
• Always sit down when trying on a bra as the rib cage expands when seated.  Your bra should be as comfortable sitting down as standing up.