HUIT Lettre d'amour Underwire: Fit and Lace Care Tips

Start with the band, not the cups

A supportive underwire bra only works if the band sits firmly around your ribcage. Before you judge the cups on the HUIT Lettre d'amour Underwire, fasten the hook-and-eye closure and check that the band stays level all the way around. If it rides up at the back, the bra cannot anchor the underwire properly, and the cups may feel loose even in your usual size.

The Lettre d'amour is a balconette cut with unlined, sheer cups, so the fabric will not hide a band that is too big. Adjust the straps only after the band feels secure; tightening straps to compensate for a loose band pulls the underwire away from your ribcage.

A five-point fit check for the Lettre d'amour

Work through these checks in order. Each one tells you whether to adjust the bra you are wearing or try a different size.

1. 1. Check the band level: The band should sit horizontally around your body. If it climbs at the back, try a smaller band size before changing cup size.
2. 2. Settle the underwire: The wire should rest flat against your ribcage, not on breast tissue. Lift and scoop gently so the wire follows your natural fold.
3. 3. Look for cup overflow or emptiness: The unlined cups should contain your breast without cutting in at the top or leaving a hollow at the base. The balconette cut offers less upper coverage than a full-cup bra, so check the neckline edge specifically.
4. 4. Adjust the straps: The Lettre d'amour has adjustable straps. Tighten them just enough to keep the cup edge against your skin; if the band is correct, you should not need to overtighten.
5. 5. Move and recheck: Raise your arms and twist gently. The band should stay put and the underwire should not dig in. If the centre front pulls away from your sternum, the cup may be too small.

Reading the size options before you order

The Lettre d'amour Underwire is listed in band sizes 30 to 36 and cup sizes B to E, in the Ciel colourway. Not every combination is available: for example, 30B, 36C, 36D and 36E are not shown in the supplied variant list. Check the dropdown before you assume your usual size is in stock.

If you are between band sizes, start with the larger band and check whether the hook-and-eye closure gives you enough adjustment. The closure offers more than one setting, so a band that feels snug on the loosest hook leaves room to tighten as the elastic relaxes.

What the Lettre d'amour construction means for fit

• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Balconette cut with supportive underwire, described as especially well-suited for larger busts. The balconette shape gives a lower neckline than a full-cup bra, so check upper-cup coverage as part of your fit routine.

  

• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Unlined, sheer cups with embroidered floral motifs on tulle. Because the cups are unlined, they follow your shape rather than moulding it; small fit issues are more visible than in a padded bra.
• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Adjustable straps and a hook-and-eye back closure. Both let you fine-tune the fit after you have checked the band, rather than relying on the straps to compensate.

Why the embroidered tulle changes your wash routine

The cups are made from sheer tulle with raised embroidery, and the fabric blend is 50% nylon, 43% polyester and 7% elastane. The embroidery is the most fragile part: it sits on the surface of the tulle and can snag on hooks, zips or rough washing-machine drums. Hand washing is the safest way to keep the motifs from catching or distorting.

HUIT's care recommendation for this bra is specific: hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent, then lay it flat to dry. That is the full instruction supplied for this garment. It does not mention machine washing, tumble drying or ironing, so treat those as unsupported rather than assumed.

How to hand wash the Lettre d'amour bra

Follow these steps to clean the bra without stressing the embroidery or the underwire.

1. 1. Fasten the hooks: Close the hook-and-eye closure before washing so the hooks cannot catch on the embroidered cups or the tulle.
2. 2. Fill a basin with cool water: Add a gentle detergent and swirl it through the water before putting the bra in.
3. 3. Submerge and soak briefly: Let the bra soak, then press the water gently through the cups with your hands. Do not wring or twist the fabric, which can distort the underwire casing and the embroidery.
4. 4. Rinse in cool water: Rinse until the water runs clear and no detergent residue remains.
5. 5. Lay flat to dry: Press excess water out gently with a towel, reshape the cups and leave the bra flat. Avoid hanging it by the straps, which can stretch them.

Everyday habits that protect the lace and wire

Small routines between washes make the biggest difference to how long an embroidered underwire bra keeps its shape.

• Rotate your bras: Give the Lettre d'amour a rest day between wears so the elastane in the band can recover.
• Store it flat or folded: Keep the cups nested inside each other or place the bra flat in a drawer. Hanging it by one strap can stretch the elastic.
• Check the wire casing: Run your fingers along the underwire channel after each wash. If a wire tip feels exposed, stop wearing the bra until it is repaired; a protruding wire can tear the tulle.
• Keep rough textures away: The raised embroidery can catch on hook-and-loop fasteners, chunky knitwear and exposed zips. Fasten outer garments before putting them on over the bra.

Product facts for the Lettre d'amour Underwire

• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Ref: LDA-C5; 50% nylon, 43% polyester, 7% elastane. The elastane content is what gives the band and straps their stretch, which is why rest days and careful washing matter.
• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent; lay flat to dry. This is the manufacturer's supplied care instruction for this specific bra.
• Huit - Lettre d'amour - Underwire: Scalloped satin edges to the bust and embroidered cups. The satin trim and embroidery are the details most likely to snag, so check them after washing.