In addition, manufacturers are adjusting measurements to suit the ever changing modern figure which is gradually changing from an hourglass shape to a straight up and down shape.

A lot of girls got into vintage fashion as their figures didn't suit modern cuts, and at 'What Katie Did' they continued to concentrate on clothing for vintage hourglass shapes.

If you do feel bad about having to go up a size remember that back in the 1950s Marilyn Monroe was a vintage size 16 yet according to modern size guides today she'd be wearing a size 8 to 12!

Bullet Bra Sizing

‘What Katie Did’ bullet bras have virtually no stretch which means that choosing the correct back size is very important. In addition, the full cup means that the correct cup size must also be chosen!  Unlike underwired bras, the centre section of a soft cup bra does not always sit right on the chest, especially with larger sizes, but you should definitely have two defined breasts and not a monoboob!

Unlike modern bras, your breasts might need some adjustment when wearing a bullet bra. Once you've put your bullet bra on, lean forward to maneuver your breasts into the cups.

Band Sizing
Measure firmly around your body directly under the bust (Underbust measurement). This underbust measurement will be the same as the underbust band on the bra when fitted.

Cup Sizing
Measure around your body over the fullest part of your bust (overbust).

You will find your size where the two measurements intersect on our size guide.

This guide should only be used as an indication of your size.
All measurements are in inches.

Lingerie Sizing

Today, with stretch fabrics being so popular, many women have lost track of their true size. There's a many quoted statistic that 80% of women wear the wrong bra size, and now the same applies to dress sizes - albeit to a much lesser extent.
‘What Katie Did’ lingerie sizing is based on dress or bra sizing. Measurements are as follows: