Intimate Insights

There’s a marketing cliché that “80% of bra wearers are wearing the wrong size.” Though it’s over-repeated, we believe there is some truth to it. With many brick and mortar stores carrying a limited size range, many of us make do with a bra that’s just okay (and probably feels a bit uncomfortable).    But […]

How to Measure Your Bra Size Read More »

51 Common bra questions and answers

If you have any burning bra questions, you’ve come to the right place! Learn about what bras you should buy, how to wash your bras, how to fix bra fit problems, and more. We wish you the best of luck on your bra journey! 1. How many bras should I own? We recommend you own

51 Common Bra Questions and Answers Read More »

Not sure how to buy a bra?   Are you used to trying on twenty bras only for one of them to fit, and now you’re not feeling good about your chances with the bra lottery?   This blog will help you find the right bra at Understance.  Step 1: Use the size calculator If

How to Buy a Bra from Understance Read More »

We currently offer 6 options for 28 bands*:   Sierra for C-G  Morgan wears Black in 32DDD Size range: 28-44, C-G  Colours: Cafe Au Lait, Sakura, Black  Description: A low coverage, balconette bra with a wider underwire. The 4-part seamed cups provide great lift and a rounded shape. Unpadded and lightly lined with soft mesh.  SHOP

Update: 28 Bands Read More »

Loose Skin People who’ve had weight loss, seniors, and people with certain medical conditions tend to have loose skin. People with looser skin usually find coverage lacking in the back or in the underarm area.   Bra solution: We recommend the Soft Sculpt line. All three Soft Sculpt styles offer a lot of coverage and will

Hard to Fit Shapes and Their Bras Read More »

People with small band, big bust have a unique set of challenges when shopping for bras. Our customers often complain that finding small band, large cup bras is difficult, and the options tend to be too modest and conservative in design.  We’ve rounded up some of our best bras for this size range. This article

Best Bras for Small Band Large Cups Read More »

Most bras in North America are t-shirt bras. T-shirt bras are also known as molded bras or smooth cup bras. They are made from foam. Imagine dipping your fingertip in hot wax, and the hot wax cools into a little cup – that’s pretty much how t-shirt bras are made. T-shirt bras are great at

T-Shirt Bras for Fuller Busts – Why They Are Hard to Find Read More »

Sidney was created as a smooth, upgraded version of Zoe. Here’s how they compare: Band Zoe’s band is taller and tends to roll up. We fixed this issue with Sidney. The shorter band and arched bridge (front-center portion of band) prevent rolling. Band Zoe’s band is taller and tends to roll up. We fixed this

Sidney vs. Zoe Read More »

We currently offer 7 core underwear product lines. 1. Soft Contour Fabric:69% modal, 31% Lycra® spandex  Shaping level:5/10 (5 = smooth out lines and unevenness in the skin, but won’t make you look a size smaller. Can feel light compression.)  Pros:Modal is a plant-based fiber (made from birch tree pulp). It’s natural, breathable, and cool

The Ultimate Guide to Understance Underwear Read More »

In this article, we will review and compare 8 different bra size calculators. They vary a great deal in the information they gather and the algorithm they use to suggest a size. We will explore these differences, with a goal of understanding the factors that go into estimating your bra size. For convenience of discussion,

What’s the Best Bra Size Calculator? 8 Calculators Compared Read More »