If you fall exactly between two bra sizes, an in-between size is the answer: a size that sits between the standard steps. The Novyre Luma Forma comes in 13 sizes, from XS to 3XL+, in-between sizes included, so you never have to choose between too tight and too loose. You have 14 days to return.
What exactly is a bra in-between size?
Standard sizes move in steps: S, M, L, XL. But not every body fits neatly into those steps. A great many women land somewhere in the middle: one size digs in, the next one gapes. That is not a measuring error, it is simply how ribcages and busts vary.
An in-between size fills exactly that gap. Where most brands force you to round up or down, the Luma Forma, a bra with in-between sizes, offers the size in the middle: the plus sizes S+, M+, L+, XL+, XXL+ and 3XL+. So you no longer have to pick between it cuts in and it slides down. That is exactly why customers say their size finally fits.
| Situation | Without an in-between size | With an in-between size (Luma Forma) |
|---|---|---|
| The smaller size | Digs in, leaves marks, the bust spills over | No longer needed when you sit just above it |
| The larger size | Gapes, the cup does not fill, no support | No longer needed when you sit just below it |
| Your size | You guess and keep a bad buy | The in-between size simply fits |
| Trying on and returning | Differs from brand to brand | 14 days to return · exchanges are free |
Between two sizes? Here is how to choose
The classic case: the smaller size digs in a little, the larger one leaves room in the cup. With an ordinary bra that is a choice between two evils. With the Luma Forma you take the size that sits between them – an L+ instead of an L or an XL, for example.
Not sure which of the two you are? Measuring gives certainty, guessing does not. Use the sizing help with measuring instructions: you measure your circumference directly under the bust and at the fullest point of the bust, and we calculate your size. That takes about two minutes and takes the guesswork out. If you still land just between two sizes afterwards, you know straight away that an in-between size is the logical choice for you. If you otherwise wear a bra with a band and cup size and are torn between two cups, read how sister sizes work.
Why the right size decides everything
Support and comfort do not come from an underwire, they come from the fit. A band that sits too loose gives no support, a cup that is too small lets the bust spill over. An in-between size solves exactly those two things, and the construction of the Luma Forma does the rest:
- Integrated foam cups that give shape and firmness, instead of a limp layer of fabric.
- Side boning in the side panels, which prevents spillage to the sides and towards the centre.
- Wide underband that carries and spreads the weight, so it does not pull on your shoulders.
That combination only works if the size is right. This is why an in-between size is not a luxury but the difference between thinking about your bra all day and simply forgetting it. Mirjam: I often get one breast spilling over in the middle, but now not at all.
Who is a bra with in-between sizes for?
Above all for women whose bodies have changed, through menopause or weight fluctuations, and for whom the old underwired bras no longer fit. And if you were never a standard size to begin with, an in-between size is often the answer to years of bad buys.
For context: Novyre is a Dutch brand rated 4.6 out of 5 across more than 135 Google reviews. The current price of the Luma Forma is shown on the product page. If, alongside the right size, you are also looking for wireless comfort without losing support, read how a bra without underwire that still supports is built. Every order works the same way: 14 days to return, and exchanging for another size is free.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bra in-between size?
An in-between size is a bra size that sits between the standard steps. It is meant for women who land exactly between two sizes: one digs in, the other gapes. The Novyre Luma Forma offers 13 sizes from XS to 3XL+, including the plus sizes S+, M+, L+, XL+, XXL+ and 3XL+, so you can simply choose that intermediate step.
I am between two sizes, which one do I take?
First measure your circumference under the bust and at the fullest point, then compare both with the Novyre sizing help. If you still land between two sizes, choose the in-between size of the Luma Forma, for example an M+ instead of an M or an L. If you are unsure, you have 14 days to return.
Which bra has in-between sizes?
The Novyre Luma Forma is available in 13 sizes, from XS to 3XL+, in-between sizes included. So you do not have to round to a size that digs in or gapes. The bra combines integrated foam cups, side boning and a wide underband, so the right size really does stay comfortable all day.
What if the in-between size still does not fit?
Then you send it back. You have 14 days to return; return postage is at your own expense and the parcel goes to our warehouse in Tilburg. Exchanging for another size is free: we send the new size at no charge.
Find your size. Order the Luma Forma in your size or your in-between size and try it on at home, with 14 days to return.
