The following guidelines should help you to measure yourself in order to find your perfect size in the UK or when buying an international label. Each person is an individual and has their own unique combination of physical features .E.g.: You might be a size 6 on top but a size 12 on bottom - small busted-average in your bone structure - long body and short legs, but have a long neck and fingers - what do you wear? How do you wear your clothes?
What are the right styles, fabrics, accessories for you? Where should or should you not add details and colour to look balanced? At Joy of Colour we can help you to show you the right styles for your bodyshape, size, scale, proportion and personal colouring.
Any problems with fitting a bra can easily be solved by changing either the band size or the
cup size, or both. Many women wear bras with the band too loose and the cup too small. In
general, we suggest that if in doubt, you take a cup larger than you would normally.
The most common problems with bra fitting, and how to resolve them:
If the breasts are bulging over the bra - go up a cup size.
If the bra rides up at the back - go down a band size.
If the straps are digging into your shoulders (the straps are having to do all the work
because although the cup might fit, the band is not tight enough) - go down a band
size and up a cup size (this will give you a tighter fit around the body, with the same
cup size as previously).
If the front of the bra does not sit flat against your chest - go down a band size and you may
need to go up a cup size.
4. How do I measure my calf?
Measuring your calves carefully and accurately helps us to get the right boots to you first time. Some tips:
Measure the widest part of your calf, leaving no space between leg and tape measure, to the nearest centimetre.
Use a fabric tape measure only.
If you regularly wear tights or long socks with boots, wear them when you measure your calves.
