But, for some reason, it has been — until now. And now, American queens can get the same treatment. I was invited to their brand new store on Fifth Avenue for the ULTIMATE in royal bra fittings. And it. Was. AMAZING. It seriously changed the way that I think about bras (and gave me a really serious boob-education). Here’s everything that happened, and all the brilliant tricks I learned. I met with Morgan, one of R&P’s incredible lingerie stylists, for a seriously ~luxurybitch~ fitting. Morgan, who trained in the art of bra fitting for three months, is warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and soothing — everything you want in someone who is about to see you naked and vulnerable. Because, make no mistake — I was nervous about this. Yeah, I said sizes, plural. Turns out that the reason 85% of women settle for wearing the wrong size bra is that sizes vary CRAZILY from label to label — and sometimes even by style. “Bra sizes are made up, and they don’t matter,” Morgan told me. And the proof is in what I ended up wearing; I tried on eight different bras and wore six completely different sizes. They all fit perfectly, but I NEVER would have been able to pick them out on my own. I was wrong. So, so wrong. Turns out I have NO IDEA what a correctly fitting bra feels like — so Morgan gave me an education. There are six areas of “fit” that you should look for in an amazing bra:
- BAND: According to Morgan, your bra’s band provides 95% of the support for your bra. It should feel like “a firm hug,” but not cut into you. At first you should wear it on the loosest hook — moving in as you wear the bra and the elastic stretches. It should also ride low down on your back, which surprised me. Here’s an illustration showing EXACTLY how low it should go.
- UNDERWIRE: The outer edges of the underwire — where the wire meets the band — should sit firmly on the muscle of your ribcage, not on top of your breast tissue.
- STRAPS: Again, these should fit firmly, but not hurt you. “Some people like these really tight, some people like them loose,” Morgan told me. She also told me that you should be able to slip two fingers underneath the strap at your shoulders — then adjust for individual comfort.
- CUP: No matter the style, the cup of your bra should not cut into your boobs. EVER.
- GORE: This is the part in the front where the cups “meet.” It should sit flat on your chest, or as flat as it possibly can. As long as it’s not sticking straight up, Morgan told me, it’s fine.
- COMFORT: “I can tell you all day about how bras are TECHNICALLY supposed to fit,” said Morgan. “But if you’re clawing to get out of it, it’s not for you.” The bras that work for the Queen probably wouldn’t work for me (and vice-versa) — and the only way you’re going to know is to try them on. And just to demonstrate that size doesn’t matter, I am wearing a 30D. You can see my boobs in profile; IN NO UNIVERSE would I have picked a D-cup out for myself. Expert help, guys. Crucial. Second: like me, you’ve probably thought that if you’re wearing a white shirt, your only bra option is beige, skin-toned madness. This is incorrect; it turns out that RED vanishes under white. “Women come in and are looking for nude-beige, but that’s not fun,” says Morgan. “That’s all well and good, but no woman feels their sexiest in beige. This is a little magic trick that lets you have more fun.” Is this the secret to Kate Middleton’s magical ability to wear white shirts without visible bra lines? I feel like I’ve cracked some kind of royal code here. And this trick works on EVERY skin tone — you just have to find the right red. “Brighter reds work on lighter skin tones,” said Morgan. “Darker reds, like oxblood or burgundy shades, work on deeper skin tones.” If you’re looking for a red bra to wear under a white top, I recommend taking the shirt along with you when you try them on. That way you’ll know for sure that it works with your wardrobe. EVERYONE deserves underwear that fits incredibly, supports you, and makes you feel beautiful, which is something that Morgan — and the Rigby & Peller staff — really embody. “We are gonna take the time, and we are gonna make sure you are happy and you feel great,” said Morgan. “If you walk out of here in something that feels amazing, that’s what we really want.” I may not be the Queen. But I definitely have royal boobs now.
title: “I Tried The Bras That Kate Middleton Wears Here S Why I M Hooked” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Lori Long”
But, for some reason, it has been — until now. And now, American queens can get the same treatment. I was invited to their brand new store on Fifth Avenue for the ULTIMATE in royal bra fittings. And it. Was. AMAZING. It seriously changed the way that I think about bras (and gave me a really serious boob-education). Here’s everything that happened, and all the brilliant tricks I learned. I met with Morgan, one of R&P’s incredible lingerie stylists, for a seriously ~luxurybitch~ fitting. Morgan, who trained in the art of bra fitting for three months, is warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and soothing — everything you want in someone who is about to see you naked and vulnerable. Because, make no mistake — I was nervous about this. Yeah, I said sizes, plural. Turns out that the reason 85% of women settle for wearing the wrong size bra is that sizes vary CRAZILY from label to label — and sometimes even by style. “Bra sizes are made up, and they don’t matter,” Morgan told me. And the proof is in what I ended up wearing; I tried on eight different bras and wore six completely different sizes. They all fit perfectly, but I NEVER would have been able to pick them out on my own. I was wrong. So, so wrong. Turns out I have NO IDEA what a correctly fitting bra feels like — so Morgan gave me an education. There are six areas of “fit” that you should look for in an amazing bra:
- BAND: According to Morgan, your bra’s band provides 95% of the support for your bra. It should feel like “a firm hug,” but not cut into you. At first you should wear it on the loosest hook — moving in as you wear the bra and the elastic stretches. It should also ride low down on your back, which surprised me. Here’s an illustration showing EXACTLY how low it should go.
- UNDERWIRE: The outer edges of the underwire — where the wire meets the band — should sit firmly on the muscle of your ribcage, not on top of your breast tissue.
- STRAPS: Again, these should fit firmly, but not hurt you. “Some people like these really tight, some people like them loose,” Morgan told me. She also told me that you should be able to slip two fingers underneath the strap at your shoulders — then adjust for individual comfort.
- CUP: No matter the style, the cup of your bra should not cut into your boobs. EVER.
- GORE: This is the part in the front where the cups “meet.” It should sit flat on your chest, or as flat as it possibly can. As long as it’s not sticking straight up, Morgan told me, it’s fine.
- COMFORT: “I can tell you all day about how bras are TECHNICALLY supposed to fit,” said Morgan. “But if you’re clawing to get out of it, it’s not for you.” The bras that work for the Queen probably wouldn’t work for me (and vice-versa) — and the only way you’re going to know is to try them on. And just to demonstrate that size doesn’t matter, I am wearing a 30D. You can see my boobs in profile; IN NO UNIVERSE would I have picked a D-cup out for myself. Expert help, guys. Crucial. Second: like me, you’ve probably thought that if you’re wearing a white shirt, your only bra option is beige, skin-toned madness. This is incorrect; it turns out that RED vanishes under white. “Women come in and are looking for nude-beige, but that’s not fun,” says Morgan. “That’s all well and good, but no woman feels their sexiest in beige. This is a little magic trick that lets you have more fun.” Is this the secret to Kate Middleton’s magical ability to wear white shirts without visible bra lines? I feel like I’ve cracked some kind of royal code here. And this trick works on EVERY skin tone — you just have to find the right red. “Brighter reds work on lighter skin tones,” said Morgan. “Darker reds, like oxblood or burgundy shades, work on deeper skin tones.” If you’re looking for a red bra to wear under a white top, I recommend taking the shirt along with you when you try them on. That way you’ll know for sure that it works with your wardrobe. EVERYONE deserves underwear that fits incredibly, supports you, and makes you feel beautiful, which is something that Morgan — and the Rigby & Peller staff — really embody. “We are gonna take the time, and we are gonna make sure you are happy and you feel great,” said Morgan. “If you walk out of here in something that feels amazing, that’s what we really want.” I may not be the Queen. But I definitely have royal boobs now.
title: “I Tried The Bras That Kate Middleton Wears Here S Why I M Hooked” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Timothy Taylor”
But, for some reason, it has been — until now. And now, American queens can get the same treatment. I was invited to their brand new store on Fifth Avenue for the ULTIMATE in royal bra fittings. And it. Was. AMAZING. It seriously changed the way that I think about bras (and gave me a really serious boob-education). Here’s everything that happened, and all the brilliant tricks I learned. I met with Morgan, one of R&P’s incredible lingerie stylists, for a seriously ~luxurybitch~ fitting. Morgan, who trained in the art of bra fitting for three months, is warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and soothing — everything you want in someone who is about to see you naked and vulnerable. Because, make no mistake — I was nervous about this. Yeah, I said sizes, plural. Turns out that the reason 85% of women settle for wearing the wrong size bra is that sizes vary CRAZILY from label to label — and sometimes even by style. “Bra sizes are made up, and they don’t matter,” Morgan told me. And the proof is in what I ended up wearing; I tried on eight different bras and wore six completely different sizes. They all fit perfectly, but I NEVER would have been able to pick them out on my own. I was wrong. So, so wrong. Turns out I have NO IDEA what a correctly fitting bra feels like — so Morgan gave me an education. There are six areas of “fit” that you should look for in an amazing bra:
- BAND: According to Morgan, your bra’s band provides 95% of the support for your bra. It should feel like “a firm hug,” but not cut into you. At first you should wear it on the loosest hook — moving in as you wear the bra and the elastic stretches. It should also ride low down on your back, which surprised me. Here’s an illustration showing EXACTLY how low it should go.
- UNDERWIRE: The outer edges of the underwire — where the wire meets the band — should sit firmly on the muscle of your ribcage, not on top of your breast tissue.
- STRAPS: Again, these should fit firmly, but not hurt you. “Some people like these really tight, some people like them loose,” Morgan told me. She also told me that you should be able to slip two fingers underneath the strap at your shoulders — then adjust for individual comfort.
- CUP: No matter the style, the cup of your bra should not cut into your boobs. EVER.
- GORE: This is the part in the front where the cups “meet.” It should sit flat on your chest, or as flat as it possibly can. As long as it’s not sticking straight up, Morgan told me, it’s fine.
- COMFORT: “I can tell you all day about how bras are TECHNICALLY supposed to fit,” said Morgan. “But if you’re clawing to get out of it, it’s not for you.” The bras that work for the Queen probably wouldn’t work for me (and vice-versa) — and the only way you’re going to know is to try them on. And just to demonstrate that size doesn’t matter, I am wearing a 30D. You can see my boobs in profile; IN NO UNIVERSE would I have picked a D-cup out for myself. Expert help, guys. Crucial. Second: like me, you’ve probably thought that if you’re wearing a white shirt, your only bra option is beige, skin-toned madness. This is incorrect; it turns out that RED vanishes under white. “Women come in and are looking for nude-beige, but that’s not fun,” says Morgan. “That’s all well and good, but no woman feels their sexiest in beige. This is a little magic trick that lets you have more fun.” Is this the secret to Kate Middleton’s magical ability to wear white shirts without visible bra lines? I feel like I’ve cracked some kind of royal code here. And this trick works on EVERY skin tone — you just have to find the right red. “Brighter reds work on lighter skin tones,” said Morgan. “Darker reds, like oxblood or burgundy shades, work on deeper skin tones.” If you’re looking for a red bra to wear under a white top, I recommend taking the shirt along with you when you try them on. That way you’ll know for sure that it works with your wardrobe. EVERYONE deserves underwear that fits incredibly, supports you, and makes you feel beautiful, which is something that Morgan — and the Rigby & Peller staff — really embody. “We are gonna take the time, and we are gonna make sure you are happy and you feel great,” said Morgan. “If you walk out of here in something that feels amazing, that’s what we really want.” I may not be the Queen. But I definitely have royal boobs now.
