Finding lingerie, bras and swimwear that fit properly gets harder the further you sit from standard high street sizing, and that is exactly the gap DeBra's was built to fill. For over 25 years we have fitted curvy and fuller bust women across Australia, so here a larger band or a bigger cup is the starting point, not an afterthought. Our plus size range brings bras, swimwear, sports bras, shapewear and lingerie together in one place, most of it starting from a size 16 and extending well past the sizes you will find in a department store. Everything is chosen to fit and support a real body, not a scaled-up sample size.
Plus Size and Fuller Bust Are Not the Same Thing
The two terms get used interchangeably, but they describe different things, and knowing which one applies to you makes shopping far easier. Plus size refers to a larger overall body and band size. Fuller bust refers to a large cup relative to the band, so a size 12 with a GG cup is fuller bust without being plus size at all. Plenty of women are one, the other, or both.
It matters because a brand that only sizes up its bands still will not fit a deep cup, and a fuller bust brand that stops at a size 16 band leaves out plenty of bodies. We stock for both, which is why you will find genuine extended sizing here rather than a handful of token larger options. If you are not sure where you sit, our how to measure guide is a good place to start.
Shop Plus Size by Category
Everything in the plus size range is grouped so you can go straight to what you need. Plus size bras cover full cup, balconette, plunge, minimiser and wire-free shapes from labels built for support, including Elomi, Goddess, Sculptresse and Glamorise. For the water, plus size swimwear offers cup-sized one-pieces, tankinis and separates from Sea Level, Artesands and Miraclesuit, so you get real bust support rather than a shelf bra.
Active bodies are covered too: our plus size sports bras come in wired, wire-free and moulded styles that hold a fuller bust properly through real movement. Round it out with plus size underwear in everyday and higher-rise cuts, or browse the wider lingerie range for sets, bodysuits and something more special.
Getting Your Size Right
Sizing that stops at small, medium and large is the reason so many people give up on finding a good fit. A proper fit comes from matching both the band and the cup, and that is worth getting right before you buy, especially online. A band that sits firm and level, straps that stay put, and cups that hold you without gaping will change how a piece feels and how long it lasts.
This is what our fitters do every day, in store, over the phone or by Zoom, and it is free. If you are between sizes or shopping a new brand, a quick fitting saves the guesswork and the returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is considered plus size? There is no single industry definition, but plus size generally starts around a size 16 and up. At DeBra's most of this range begins at a size 16 and extends through larger bands and cups, and we fit by your band and cup measurement rather than a small, medium or large label.
What is the difference between plus size and fuller bust? Plus size describes a larger overall body and band size, while fuller bust describes a large cup relative to the band. You can be one, the other, or both. We stock styles built for all three, which is why the sizing here runs much wider than most.
Do you stock plus size sports bras? Yes. Our plus size sports bras come in wired, wire-free and moulded styles designed to support a fuller bust through real movement, in cup sizes well beyond what most activewear brands offer.
Can I buy plus size swimwear in Australia? Yes. Our plus size swimwear is cup-sized rather than sized by shelf bra, so a fuller bust gets genuine lift and hold. You can shop the full range online with Australia-wide shipping, or be fitted in store.
Get Fitted at DeBra's
Extended sizing is only half the job; the fit is what makes it work. Our team offers free in-store fittings and virtual Zoom appointments, so you can settle your band and cup size and find the styles that suit you before you buy. Book a free fitting appointment and we will help you find pieces that fit, support and feel like they were made for you.
