Monday, December 15, 2008

How to Measure the Correct Bra Size and Cup Size

It is well know that 80% of women wear wrong size of bra. They just do not know how to measure the correct bra size and cup size. Most common mistake is not to measure correct band size of bra or a cup size too small.

Also most women think once they have measured the correct bra size and cup size that would be great always. But they need to understand that as they gain weight or loose weight, their bra size and cup size also increase or decrease according.

36C is a common bra size and cup size. But women who wear 36Cmostly need to wear 34DD.Women ignore the discomfort around their bra and cup. But it may lead to more serious issue like breast cancer. So you need to know how to measure correct bra size and cup size.

Band size :
It is as small as you can wear. It should be tight enough to fit fairly without cutting into body and should not get loose to slip. You should be able to move a finger inside the band freely. It should be fit on the biggest adjustment. Measuring the correct bra band size is very easy. Warp a tape around your body just under the breast. Tighten it and run a finger in the back. If it moves freely that is your measurement of bra band size. If the measurement is odd number add one to make it even.

Cup size : The correct cup size is the biggest you can completely fill out with no wrinkle of fabric or space in the cups. Your breast should feel comfortable and not bulge out even in push up or low cut bra. Measuring right bra cup size is easier than you think. Wrap a tape over your biggest area of breast and measure it.
Now subtract this measurement from the band size you measured above. Then determine your cup size according to below chart:

  • Less than 1 inch - AA cup
  • 1 inch - A cup
  • 2 inch - B cup
  • 3 inch - C cup
  • 4 inch - D cup
  • 5 inch - DD cup
  • 6 inch - DDD cup
  • 7 inch - DDDD cup
  • 8 inch - FF cup
  • 9 inch - G cup

Measurement of correct bra size for larger breast women may be less accurate. But they should have one size bigger cup for their plus size breasts.


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