Measure the bust line at the fullest part of your chest. Keep the measuring tape parallel to the floor. Pull the tape as tight as you can without changing the shape of your breasts. For the band, measure directly under your bust ensuring the measuring tape is level and very snug. Round up to the nearest whole number.

Measure around the natural waistline.

With your feet together measure around fullest part of your hips.

With bare feet together, take the measurement from the top of the inside leg and measure down the inside leg to the floor.

Standing straight with feet together, take the measurement from the top of the head down to the floor.

• Remove any jewelry and ensure that your nails do not have sharp edges
• Shallow fill a clean sink with water and the specified amount of bleach free mild detergent
• Swirl the garments gently in the soapy water
• Gently rub any stubborn stains with your thumb
• Leave the items to soak for up to an hour
• Remove the items and rinse under gently running water
• Do no machine wash a hand wash item – the hand wash cycle on the
• washing machine will still potentially damage your item so please do not machine “hand wash” a hand wash only item

Only machine wash your garments if the care label advises that this is the correct method of washing. We would not recommend machine washing for lingerie such as bras and lacy or intricately designed items. However you may extend the life of your delicates by following these simple steps:

• Use a mild detergent formulated for delicates that does not contain bleach
• Turn items inside out to help to prevent any build-up of lint during washing
• Place the items in a delicates bag to prevent them from becoming tangled and damaged when placed in the washing machine

• Dry the items on a towel. To blot off any excess, gently roll or fold the towel up with the garment inside, unroll and leave to dry naturally.
• Never dry lingerie on a heater or over a direct heat source.
• Do not tumble dry any delicate items as both the heat and the motion of a tumble drier may cause your items to perish or become faulty.

• T-shirt bras need special attention. Fold them in half and put one cup inside the other, or stack them side by side. Just take care not to dent the cup shape by stuffing them into a drawer.
• TIP: Try not to wear the same bra two days in a row. By alternating your bras you give the fabric time to recover.
• TIP: Iron silk and cashmere on the reverse side on the cool, delicates setting whilst taking care to avoid any trims. Silks should also be ironed with a pressing clothing to protect the garment.

• During pregnancy your body changes and your breasts do too.
• A well-fitting maternity bra is key for support and comfort.
• A maternity bra is designed for comfort and support during pregnancy. Many styles are non-wired although new developments now allow for a light wire that is more flexible than a fashion wire. This avoids damage to the breast tissue and the potential cause of mastitis. In most cases, underwired bras are best avoided if they haven't been specifically designed for pregnant women.
• The cups are made from stretchy fabric to allow for the changes to your shape and to protect the milk ducts. Maternity bras will offer a higher level of support than normal soft cup bras and better protection against stretch marks.
• Women are often told to buy their maternity bras in the fourth month of pregnancy. However, we recommend listening to your body and doing what is most comfortable for you.
• Generally, a maternity bra should fit you on the tightest hook when you buy it - you can loosen it or even buy bra extenders as you grow.

Comfort

• Stretch cups with a high cotton content are the best for allowing your bust to grow.
• Wide straps will reduce pressure and relieve strain to your neck and shoulders.
• Wide hook and eyes with soft backing fabric will give better support and avoid irritation.
• The cups should fit well with no bulging.

Adjustability

• Look out for stretch fabrics and straps that adjust all the way from the back to the front and garments with extra hook and eyes. You will feel the benefit of being able to alter the fit throughout the day if you’re feeling uncomfortable.

Support

• A bra with a deeper underband and centre front will offer better support than a fashion bra. Look for bras with deeper elastics and check that they feel soft and plush on the inside. Maternity bra cups tend to sit much higher up the chest wall than fashion bras. This added support will aid your comfort as your breasts become heavier and more sensitive.
• Sports bras may also be a good option as they are very supportive.

• The primary benefit of a nursing bra is that it will usually have a clip on the strap that will be simple to open with one hand to release your breast. This allows for easy access when breastfeeding.
• The best time to buy a nursing bra is in the 36th week of pregnancy. When you buy your nursing bra it should fit you on the loosest hook as your back size might get smaller after the birth, so you can tighten it as you go along. We recommend that you buy a bra that looks a little generous in the cups as your breasts will grow when your milk comes in.
• We wouldn't advise you to stock up on too many nursing bras as you may find that even with the best intentions, breastfeeding sometimes just doesn't work out for one reason or another. On the other hand, if it all works out well for you, you will find that you are washing your bras much more often that you usually would, so you might need three or four bras.

• During pregnancy you will have experienced an increase in your breast size. A few days after birth your breasts will start to swell some more as your body begins to prepare your breast milk.
• It is not advisable to wear your normal underwired bra when nursing. If the underwire is present, it can apply pressure to the milk ducts and cause mastitis or blocked ducts, which is a very painful condition to suffer.
• The drop cup is not the only difference between a maternity and nursing bra. A maternity bra is stretchy so that it can grow with you. A nursing bra, on the other hand, is designed to be more supportive which means less stretch.

Comfort

• Stretch cups with a high cotton content are the best for allowing your bust to grow.
• Wide straps will reduce pressure and relieve strain to your neck and shoulders.
• Wide hook and eyes with soft backing fabric will give better support and avoid irritation.
• The cups should fit well with no bulging.

Adjustability

• Look out for stretch fabrics and straps that adjust all the way from the back to the front and garments with extra hook and eyes. You will feel the benefit of being able to alter the fit throughout the day if you’re feeling uncomfortable.

Support

• A bra with a deeper underband and centre front will offer better support than a fashion bra. Look for bras with deeper elastics and check that they feel soft and plush on the inside. Maternity bra cups tend to sit much higher up the chest wall than fashion bras. This added support will aid your comfort as your breasts become heavier and more sensitive.
• Sports bras may also be a good option as they are very supportive.

• The primary benefit of a nursing bra is that it will usually have a clip on the strap that will be simple to open with one hand to release your breast. This allows for easy access when breastfeeding.
• The best time to buy a nursing bra is in the 36th week of pregnancy. When you buy your nursing bra it should fit you on the loosest hook as your back size might get smaller after the birth, so you can tighten it as you go along. We recommend that you buy a bra that looks a little generous in the cups as your breasts will grow when your milk comes in.
• We wouldn't advise you to stock up on too many nursing bras as you may find that even with the best intentions, breastfeeding sometimes just doesn't work out for one reason or another. On the other hand, if it all works out well for you, you will find that you are washing your bras much more often that you usually would, so you might need three or four bras.

• During pregnancy you will have experienced an increase in your breast size. A few days after birth your breasts will start to swell some more as your body begins to prepare your breast milk.
• It is not advisable to wear your normal underwired bra when nursing. If the underwire is present, it can apply pressure to the milk ducts and cause mastitis or blocked ducts, which is a very painful condition to suffer.
• The drop cup is not the only difference between a maternity and nursing bra. A maternity bra is stretchy so that it can grow with you. A nursing bra, on the other hand, is designed to be more supportive which means less stretch.

• During pregnancy you will have experienced an increase in your breast size. A few days after birth your breasts will start to swell some more as your body begins to prepare your breast milk.
• It is not advisable to wear your normal underwired bra when nursing. If the underwire is present, it can apply pressure to the milk ducts and cause mastitis or blocked ducts, which is a very painful condition to suffer.
• The drop cup is not the only difference between a maternity and nursing bra. A maternity bra is stretchy so that it can grow with you. A nursing bra, on the other hand, is designed to be more supportive which means less stretch.

• During pregnancy you will have experienced an increase in your breast size. A few days after birth your breasts will start to swell some more as your body begins to prepare your breast milk.
• It is not advisable to wear your normal underwired bra when nursing. If the underwire is present, it can apply pressure to the milk ducts and cause mastitis or blocked ducts, which is a very painful condition to suffer.
• The drop cup is not the only difference between a maternity and nursing bra. A maternity bra is stretchy so that it can grow with you. A nursing bra, on the other hand, is designed to be more supportive which means less stretch.