How Do I Find the Right Size Bra?
Choosing various kinds and designs of dresses defines your fashion sense, and choosing different brands and undergarments determines your comfort and fitness. Similarly, it is sometimes confusing to choose the right size bra according to your waist and breast cup size. But, here are some tips you can apply for the perfect undergarments material i.e. bra that can give you both high comfort and the best fit to your breast size.
Do you know? According to research, 4 out of 5 women wear the wrong size of bra due to their lack of exact measurements.
Only those who can feel the need to know the size of a fit-to-body bra have experienced wearing an unfit bra causing them breast pain and backaches.
Furthermore, it is also a bit uncomfortable to try each time in a changing room when buying a bra, so the simple solution is to measure it yourself and note it down in a notebook, on your phone, or anywhere you can access it easily when the mood for buying a fancy bra strike.
After reading this article and bra fit guide, you can easily find your bra size and the best fit for your curves.
Usually, bra sizes are measured in even numbers representing the band size i.e. 32, 34, 36, and in letters representing the cup size i.e. A, B, C.
How to find your bra size
Undergarments, however, are not chosen based on physical appearance but it can add more to your body shape, comfort, and beauty when you get the best fit according to your figure. One way to find the right size bra is to measure the bra you have already worn, not a sports bra, underneath your shirt. However, this method is not very acceptable as cups of bra vary from one brand to another. For example, you are wearing a bra and might have a D-cup, and the same size of the cup might be measured as a C-cup of another bra brand.
How to know you are not wearing the right size bra?
Here are a few signs to feel which tell you are not wearing a bra according to your size. If you are suffering from any of the following issues, it’s time to change your bra.
- Folding in the cups
- Underwire poking the sides of your breasts
- A band that rides up
- Cup spillage
- Slipping straps
- A bra that hikes up when you lift your arms
So, it is recommended to measure your breasts and opt for the exact band and cup size. This will help you to choose a suitable bra.
You can easily measure your bra size at home. Take a soft measuring tape and follow these easy steps to get your band and cup size exactly.
Note: your bra size might slightly change depending on various kinds of bras and brands.
Step 1: Measure your bra band size
Take a measuring tape, and measure around your chest under the bust where a bra band would set as shown in the image. The measuring tape should be tight and levelled. Note the measurement number nearest to the whole number. If the noted number is even, add four inches, if it is odd, add five to get an even number. Now, you can easily get your band size as the sum of this calculation. For example, if your measurement was 32 inches, your band size is 36 inches. Similarly, if it was 33, your band size is 38 inches.
Step 2: Measure your bust/cup measurement
Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part (nipple level) of your bust/cup. Ensure that the tape should not be too tight or too loose. Now, note the number the nearest whole number.
Step 3: Calculate your bust/cup measurement
After taking the bust measurement, subtract the band size from this measurement, you will get the exact cup size. For example, the Bust size is 37 inches, and the band size is 34 inches. So, it will be 37-34= 3. Your bra size is 34C.
The measurement of cups is indicated by A, B, C, etc. and these letters are determined by the difference between band size and bust size. For example, If the difference between band and bust measurement is 1, then your cup size is A. If the difference is 2, then your cup size will be B, etc.
Size Up or Down Using a Bra Sizing Chart
Sometimes, your breast shape rarely fits into a single letter and number for example you may have the same cup volume but different band size. Now, you can easily adjust it following the chart given below. If you find that a 34C fits great in the cups but the band size is too tight and itching you. You would need to adjust it by adjusting both your cup and band size. In this case, you should go for a 36B. Remember, when you go up a band size, you will need to go down a cup size, and vice versa. For example, if you think, that a 34C is a bit loose for you, you should try a 32D.
Conclusion
Now, don’t worry about your different shapes and breast sizes. After reading the article completely, now you can find a perfect bra exactly matches your figure and add more to your beauty. Also, it is recommended to keep measuring your bra size every six months to find the best-fit bra for your breast shape as there might be changes in your body. You can also order your perfect match bra here.