Primadonna is a European lingerie company known for their "fit". Prima Donna Bras are skillfully designed and hand crafted. Prima Donna considers the bra fitting and bra sizing needs of women who wear cup sizes B-H and band sizes 30-48.

Your overall bra it depends on more than your bra size. When searching for the perfect Prima Donna Bra, you must consider the band, cup and style. Understanding each piece of the bra fit puzzle leads to a more positive bra fitting experience.

Step 1. THE BAND

When it comes to the bra band, there's one very simple "DO":

DO wear the right band size! The band is a bra's main supportive feature, responsible for 80% of the bra's overall support. Your band size must be correct before considering any other bra feature. 

Some very simple DON'Ts

More often than not, women choose a band size that is 1-2 sizes too small or too large.

DON'T immediately dismiss a Prima Donna bra because it feels snug. The right band size will feel snug, even “too tight” for its first few wears. If you have been wearing a too-large band size, this snug sensation may feel uncomfortable. With only a few wears, your new bra will conform to your body and gradually loosen. When your bra is new, fasten it on the first hook; move towards the last hook as the bra ages.

A good band fit quick guide:

• The back panel should sit level with the center bridge. If your back band rides up, the band is too big.
• The center bridge should rest where the breasts fall away from the chest when leaning over.
• The bra's center bridge must make direct contact to your chest, without any gapping or spacing.
• The weight of the breast should be mostly supported by the back band and center bridge, not the straps.
• Many companies design bra bands with too much elastic. These bands tend to dig in to the skin, and create back fat and an undesirable silhouette. Prima Donna uses firm, non-stretch fabric for their bra band construction. Prima Donna back bands lie flat against the back yet still remain supportive. The best of both worlds!
• Prima Donna back bands are angled to trace the natural shape of a woman's body. Prima Donna back bands absorb pressure from the breasts and never ride up.
• A major marker of a good fitting bra band is the ability to slip one finger between the bra band and your back (approximately one inch).

Many women believe too-tight bra bands create back fat. This is a possibility, because a tight band can pinch and fold the skin. The surprising back fat culprit is typically a too-large back band. When the band rides up the back, the band tends to dig into the soft tissue on the back, instead of sitting on the smallest part of the back where the rib cage narrows. The right band size will alleviate back fat and create a smooth silhouette. If you prefer extra coverage, try a bra with wide side and back panels. A slimming camisole can also help.

Refer to the Prima Donna Bra Size Guide to double check your current size against our size chart. Consult with our Bra Fit Specialist for assistance in selecting your new bra. 

Wearing the right bra size provides incredible lift and support. This experience can truly be life changing and forever restore your perception of bra fitting.

Step 2.  THE CUP

Every woman has a favorite everyday bra. Prima Donna bras provide a wide range of cup coverage options.

If you prefer full coverage, wide straps and three hooks, you may enjoy Prima Donna's classic collections. If you prefer the feeling of "less bra" - smaller back bands, fewer hooks, less cup coverage, you may enjoy selections from Prima Donna Twist. This simple guide to cups will make your cup type selection an easier one.

How do your cups measure up? Here’s a quick check:

• Are your breasts bulging at the top of the cup or seeping out beneath the underwire? You need to move up at least one cup size. Depending on how extreme the bulging is, you may need to move up two cup sizes.
• Are your cups wrinkling, sagging or slipping? This means there is too much cup, not enough breasts for the bra. Move down a cup size.
• Are your straps constantly falling off your shoulders? While there are a handful of possible causes, the most common is that your cups are too big.
• Your breasts should sit at a 90 degree angle.

Bra cups should comfortably contain the entire breast. Find a bra that creates a smooth transition from the bottom of the cup to the top of the breasts. When placing the bra on, avoid reaching into the cup to pull up the breasts. This movement brings the tissue away from the support of the underwire and creates a space above the underwire or soft band of the bra. The proper way to adjust the breasts is tohold the top of the cup and shake the breasts into place. 

DON’T be afraid of your cup size. Don’t get hung up on the size. You’ll forget all about it when you see how amazing your breasts look in the right size.

Most Prima Donna Bras have soft, molded cups. Molded cups create a beautiful, natural shape. You will notice Prima Donna molded cup bras have seams sewn into the cup. These seams direct breast tissue into place. For instance, most Prima Donna bras have three seams which create three separate panels. Each panel serves its own unique purpose to lift, center and shape the breasts. The seams and panels direct breast tissue center and forward. 

The bra’s cups can either make you look unappealing or phenomenal. Even mini fitting faux pas can affect the way your cups look, feel and fit.

Step 3.  THE STYLE

A perfect fitting bra and appropriate bra style for your body type makes an enormous difference in how you look and feel. Whether you feel sexy one day or need a basic bra the next, it is imperative to choose a shape that delivers support with a great presentation. This is what bra styling is all about.Primadonna bras serve the function of fit in a variety of styles.

Certain clothing styles work best on certain body shapes. The same philosophy goes for bras. Primadonna has a style of bra for the many body types, activities and special occasions in a busy woman’s world. It is important to own a variety of bras and find your signature, go-to style.

No two bras will fit the same way. When searching for a new bra style, always select the bra in the size you currently wear, adjust the band first. Adjust the cup for fit NOT size. You should be familiar with a variety of bra styles before selecting your go-to bra style, or your everyday bra.

Generally speaking, women need at least three basic everyday bras: one black and one nude plunge, one black and nude strapless, and at least two fashion styles to round out your wardrobe. 

Here is an outline of the most common Prima Donna Bra styles. Read our bra style guide for a more advanced explanation.

• Every woman needs a Seamless T-shirt Bra. A T Shirt Bra serves multiple functions and you can always rely on it to be smooth and shapely under close fitting clothing. Above all else, T-Shirt Bras are super comfortable and versatile: your most reliable choice.
• Many occasions call for a strapless bra. Many strapless bras are to blame for turning a great night sour, with the constant pulling and tugging that goes along with many strapless bar companies. Primadonna has a handful of wonderful strapless bras that look and fit spectacularly on women with a full bust.
• Every woman deserves to feel sexy and you can achieve instant sex appeal by slipping on a sexy bra. Primadonna is famous for their lacy and luxurious bras. Because of their ability to support and shape, Primadonna’s sexy bras can also serve as an everyday selection.
• If you would prefer to tuck away your cleavage and fully contain your breasts, try a Primadonna Full Cup or Comfort Cup Bra. Full coverage bras are a great selection if you want to feel fully covered.