Style Tips
We've been making lingerie since 1901, so we know a thing or two about underwear. Wearing the right lingerie can transform not only your shape, but your confidence too. With 70% of women wearing the wrong size bra the best place to start is the fitting room - make sure you get professionally measured regularly, as breast size can fluctuate for many reasons including hormones and diet.
Our expert design team have been busy answering your top lingerie questions, read on for our best advice for the Autumn season.
Q: I’m struggling to find a glamorous bra that accommodates my curvy G cup size, any ideas?
A: Gossard has both a padded and non-padded solution, we believe women should celebrate their curves and have designed products that enhance and provide great support and fit rather than restrict. Check out Gossard’s Satin Classique and Lace Classique plunge shapes for a beautiful cleavage, or for a more subtle neckline try Gossard’s Reverie ¾ cup bra or Gossard Tresor ¾ cup bra.
Q: I want to wear a strapless dress to my work Christmas party, but can’t seem to find a strapless bra that isn’t really plain, I want something a bit special.
A: Try the Gossard Satin Classique multiway bra, available in five fabulous colours in luxurious smooth fabric or the Gossard Reverie Multiway bra, a feminine lace covered bra available in four stunning colours including this seasons hottest colour – Jade!
Q: I don’t like wearing padded bras but appreciate some shaping, any ideas?
A: Check out Gossard’s Aria range, made from structured mesh and featuring beautiful Austrian embroidery the Aria bra offers support, shaping and style up to a DD cup.
Q: What’s the difference between a plunge bra, balcony bra, multiway bra and ¾ cup bra?
A:Plunge bra: Structured to encourage the bust inwards to create an enhanced cleavage shape.
Balcony bra: Lifts the bust from below creating a rounded, lifted shape rather than the traditional eased together plunge shape.
Multiway bra: Can be worn with a variety of strap options including standard, strapless, cross back, halterneck, diagonal back strap.
¾ cup bra: Non-padded option that creates a natural rounded shape by it’s 3 section cup design, acts as a supportive second skin.