Fitting Room Diaires

Customer: Sarah, Size 34K Sarah is one of our regular fitting models and found us through a friend. At the time, she was struggling to find bras that fit and was told we’d likely have her size.     Before, she only had one bra that fit well—a Cleo by Panache bra that she found at Bravissimo […]

Customer: Nina, Size 44DDD Nina is one of our regular fitting models and is taller than average (around 5’11”). She wears 44DDD. She used to buy her bras from thrift stores, but they weren’t ever what she was looking for style-wise.   Before finding Understance, she had trouble finding bras that actually fit.  Her measurements: 43”

Customer: Lara, Size 38G Lara is one of our regular fitting models. She has consistently worn 38G, and wants her breasts to be lifted and centred with a bra on. She has found Empreinte to be a good fit in the past.  Her measurements: 39’’ underband, 46’’ standing bust, 47’’ leaning bust  She likes a very firm and

Customer: Toni, Size 40G Toni is one of our regular fitting models. She went bra-less for three years because she wasn’t able to find comfortable options. Prior to discovering Understance, she shopped at Knix and Change Lingerie. Her measurements: 42’’ underband, 48.5’’ standing bust, 49.5’’ leaning bust  She likes a very lifting fit (or else no bra at all), so her preferred band size is 40.

Customer: Ellie, Size 36DDD Ellie is an occupational therapist and is fairly physically active at work. Her version of “supportive” is feeling contained and hugged – and not spill out no matter how she moves. She prefers underwire bras, both unpadded and very lightly padded. She used to shop at Change Lingerie.   Her measurements: 34’’ underband, 41.5’’ standing bust, 42.5’’ leaning bust.  She prefers a somewhat relaxed fit, going with

Customer: Caitlin, Size 38C Caitlin found Understance through a mutual friend. She did her bra shopping at the Hudson’s Bay, and preferred Bali and WonderBra. She used to wear 34B before giving birth. Now she wears 38C consistently across brands. Top of her wish list are side boob coverage and some lift.  Her measurements: 36.5’’ underband, 41’’ standing bust,

Customer: Finley, Size 30DDD Finley works as a delivery driver near our office. She has an active job – bending, lifting, driving, so comfort is a priority. She prefers wireless bras. For underwire bras, the underwire needs to fit her roots exactly. She’s looking for a bra that’ll stay put and comfortable throughout the day,

Customer: Jenna, Size 36DD Jenna found us on Instagram and came to our Robson store to get fitted. She usually wears sports bras or wireless unlined bralettes. Despite being a common size, she’s struggled to find a bra that fits well and makes her feel good.  Her measurements: 35’’ underband, 42’’ standing bust, 43.5’’ leaning

Customer: Pauline, Size 38DD Pauline came to Understance looking for an everyday bra. She works at a desk, and wants something that’s comfortable for sitting for long periods of time. She’s tried bras from Knix and Diane’s Lingerie. She doesn’t have a preference for underwire or wireless bras, though she wants her bra to have a bit of lining or padding to hide nipples. Her measurements: 36’’ underband (as tight as

Customer: Carla, Size 36H Carla was a walk-in customer. When we asked about her preferences, she said she just wanted something in her size, as she can never find bras that fit her at brick-and-mortar stores. She usually wears sports bras instead.  We took Carla’s measurements: 34’’ snug underband, 42’’ standing bust, 45’’ leaning bust.