Marie Jo Lingerie & Bras

Start with your usual UK bra size. Marie Jo does not have one reliable brand-wide reason to size up or down; the important difference is the cup shape. A heart-shaped padded bra gives a different neckline and depth from a balcony or plunge in the same labelled size.

For a fuller or more projected breast, compare the full-cup and non-padded options before assuming a padded balcony will give enough depth. The wire should surround the whole breast and the upper cup should lie smoothly without cutting in.

A new band should sit level and feel secure on the loosest comfortable hook. The straps should refine the fit rather than carry the majority of the bust weight.

For personalised fit advice, visit us for a professional fitting or view our bra and brief size guide. When shopping online, look for the “What’s my size?” button on participating product pages for additional TrueFit guidance.

• Choose a heart-shaped padded bra for a smooth rounded shape and flattering everyday neckline.
• Choose a balcony for a more open upper cup and lifted décolletage.
• Choose a plunge for lower necklines and more emphasis at the centre front.
• Choose a full-cup or non-padded bra when you want more natural shaping and coverage.
• Choose strapless Avero or Tom for occasionwear and bare shoulders.
• Choose Color Studio briefs when the brief line matters more than matching a bra collection exactly.

Marie Jo uses polyamide, polyester and elastane in different proportions depending on whether the cup is unpadded, padded, spacer or strapless; cotton is common in brief gussets and selected garment sections.

Representative current compositions include an Avero non-padded full-cup bra at 83% polyamide and 17% elastane; an Avero spacer full-cup at 61% polyester, 27% polyamide and 12% elastane; a Tom heart-shape bra at 39% polyamide, 35% polyester and 26% elastane; and a Jane padded balcony at 66% polyester, 26% polyamide and 8% elastane. Exact compositions vary by style and colour.

Current Marie Jo bras are commonly labelled for a 30°C gentle wash, while some strapless or structured pieces specify hand washing. Heat is best avoided because it shortens the life of elastane and moulded cups.

• Use a lingerie bag if machine washing.
• Fasten hooks before washing.
• Avoid bleach, fabric conditioner and tumble drying.
• Reshape padded cups gently after washing.
• Air dry away from direct heat.

For gentle hand washing, Soak lingerie wash is a gentle option for bras, briefs and delicate stretch fabrics.