HANRO BRA GUIDE
Find the perfect fit for your bra and discover our large selection of styles as well as useful tips on bras.
DETERMINE CUP SIZES: HOW TO MEASURE CORRECTLY
We recommend taking the following two measurements horizontally around the body in front of a mirror:
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT
Place the tape measure around your body beneath the breast and breathe normally. The underbust measurement will tell you your band size.
OVERBUST MEASUREMENT
Measure your circumference at the fullest part of your bust with your arms down and relaxed. It’s best to wear a non-padded bra while taking this measurement. The overbust measurement will tell you your cup size.
Please note:
The measurements and the size chart can only serve as a rough guide, as bra models can vary in terms of material, cut and finish.
Determining the correct size can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
"Many things in life are relative: Did you know that 80A/36A and 75B/34B is the same cup size?”
FRAUKE NAGEL
Designer and product developer
CUP - SIZES
Each color represents a cup size. HANRO offers a total of eight cup sizes. Size 80A/36A has the same cup size as 75B/34B and 70C/32C. Only the underbust circumference changes. HANRO offers a total of 20 bra sizes.
THE PERFECT FIT
In order to tell whether a bra suits you, bra expert Frauke Nagel has some useful tips. “Take your time and keep the bra you are trying on for a few minutes. Move your arms, sit down, and stand up again. Like shoes, bras need to be broken in and will become more comfortable over time. But if it pinches or tugs right away, you should try a different size or style.”
BACK
The back section should sit in a straight line along the ribcage. If the back rides up, try a smaller underbust size. If you don’t want to change your cup size, go up a letter, for instance, 80B/36B has the same cup size as 75C/34C and 70D/32D.
CUPS
If the cups are nice and flat against your breasts, the bra fits perfectly. However, if you notice that the seam is digging in, the cup is too small. If the seam creases or there is a gap between the cup and the breast, the bra is probably too large.
BRIDGE
Does the bridge lie flat on the breastbone in the centre between the breasts? If it sticks out, it could be that the cup is too small or that the model does not fit you.
UNDERWIRE
The underwires should frame the breast and lie flat against the ribcage. Under no circumstances should the underwires rest on the soft breast tissue and squeeze it.
STRAPS
Check the straps. They should lie firmly on your shoulders without digging into the skin. If they leave pressure marks, you should extend the strap length. Did you know? The cups are held in place by the underbust band and back, and not the straps.
HOW TO PUT ON A BRA CORRECTLY
1. UNDERBUST FIT
Slip your arms through the straps and pull the front band or underwires under the bust.
2. CLASP
Bend slightly forwards so that the breast can fall into the cups and close the back. Alternatively, you can place the bra around your waist, close it at the front and turn it carefully around your body until the cups are at the front. Then slide it upwards under the breast. The cups should be facing upwards from the start so that they do not have to be folded upwards.
3. POSITION OF UNDERBAND
When you put the bra on for the first time, first clasp it in the widest position and then, if comfortable, place it on the centre hook. Make sure that the underband is horizontal and does not ride up at the back.
4. POSITION THE STRAPS ON THE SHOULDERS
Position the straps on the shoulders. If the bra is new, the straps may be set too short. It is therefore best to adjust them longer before putting it on.
5. POSITION BREAST IN CUPS
Place one hand between the cup and the breast and lift the breast into the cup from the side to the front. The breast tissue should lie completely in the cup and the underwire should frame the breast. With non-wired styles, the underbust band should sit firmly under the breast without riding up.
6. STRAP LENGTH
Finally, check the length of the straps. They should fit snugly but without digging in. As a rule of thumb, you should be able to fit two fingers between your shoulder and the straps. If you notice any pressure points, the straps should be adjusted longer. Remember: The support of the cups comes mainly from the underband and the back, not from the straps.