According to statistics, over 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Whether you're looking to buy your very first bra or you've lost or gained weight recently, it's important to measure yourself before buying new lingerie. Learn how to measure for a bra using these simple techniques and bra measurement advice:
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 Minutes
Here's How:
- Find out your chest size:
Run the measuring tape around your body directly underneath your breasts, all the way around your back and ribcage. Write down the measurement. Add five inches to that number and that is your chest size.
- Find out your cup measurement:
Run the measuring tape all the way around your body again, this time with the tape running over the top of your breasts from at their fullest point (usually the middle of the breast), and write down your measurements.
- Subtract the difference between your cup measurement and your chest measurement - your cup measurement will be larger.
- The number that represents the difference between your cup and chest measurement will help you find you true cup size.
- Use the following guide to determine your cup size:
Up to 1/2 inch = AA
1/2 to 1 inch = A
1 inch to 2 inches = B
2 to 3 inches = C
3 to 4 inches = D
4 to 5 inches = DD
Tips:
- Bras are usually sold with even number chest sizes. So, if your chest measurement is an odd number you may want to buy the next size up.
- Many lingerie and department stores offer free bra fittings, so you may want to seek professional advice to find your bra size.
What You Need
- Measuring Tape
- Notepad
- Pencil or Pen