Majority of woman struggles while finding the right bra size. Hesitation, wrong approach, fear for being judged, embarrassment and uncomfortable experience retract them from buying a bra.
They either as their mother, sisters, or friends to purchase for them. As a result, they end up wearing the wrong size bra. Also, they wear the bra with loose steps, irregular cup shape, stretched bands far after their expiry. As they hesitate for purchasing a new bra.
The same happens in the case of teenagers, where the right approach towards wearing a bra is needed. But mother out of hesitation doesn’t discuss the way it’s needed.
In some cases, mothers even think that their daughter doesn’t need a bra until unless she moves college. As a result, their girl becomes less confident and face embarrassment in front of her school mates.
The main question is why it’s important to wear the right size bra. Ba which fits you perfectly makes you look beautiful, confident, reduce shoulder pain, your breast doesn’t sag, improve your posture.
Hence it’s important to know the right approach to measure bra size.
How to Measure Bra Size
For measuring your bra size and find the right fit for you you need a measuring tape and a mirror. This is the same tape used by tailors and easily available in the market.
First, you have to wear only one cloth or your old bra (nonpadded or non-wired) so that your breast comes in position. Stand in front of a mirror with the measuring tape.
Then you have to measure two things, Band size, and Cup size. You have to measure in inches.
For calculating band size:
Just pull the measuring tape around your torso under your bust, and take a measurement. This is your band size. Make sure that the tape should be level, and very snug.
If you get an odd number or in decimal points round off to the next whole number. For example, if your measured 33 or 33.6 or 33.4 inches, take the next whole number, your band size is 34 inches.
For calculating cup size:
You have to measure your fuller part or bust size. Wrap the tape around your bustline. Make sure it’s neither too tight or loose. Take measurement. This is your bust size.
If you get a number in decimal points round off to the next whole number. For example, if your measured 37.4 or 37.7 inches, take the next whole number, your bust size is 38 inches.
For measuring cup size, subtract the band size from your bust size. The result will be your cup size. And you have to match the cup size number to the given below chart to determine your cup size.
- 0 inch – AA
- 1 inch – A
- 2 inch – B
- 3 inches – C
- 4 inches – D
- 5 inches – E
- 6 inches – F
- 7 inches – G
For example, if your band size is 34 inches, the bust size is 38 inches.
Then Cup size = Bust size – Band size
Example: 38 inches (bust) – 34 inches (band) = 4 inches= D
Finally you measure bra size. That’s your bra size is 34D.
Things to remember for selecting the right bra:
- Things like exercise, aging, weight loss, or gain, and pregnancy can affect your bra size.
- It’s important to measure bra size every 3-6 months.
- Wearing a bra with a loose strap, overstretch bands is not good for your health.
- Your bra should not be very loose or tight.
- For teenagers without a hook bra is recommended.
- The straps should not be pinching you or fall down.
- Your cups should properly be fitted and cover your breasts fully.
- The band should be leveled and rest horizontally. You can even fix it by adjusting straps.
- If you are putting 2 fingers behind hook after wearing a bra, the gap shouldn’t be more than 2 inches.
- You should feel comfortable and confident in your bra, then it’s your right size.
Though it’s not an accurate measurement this will help you find the right bra for yourself. In case of queries ask in the comment section. And keep following our blog for more such a helpful post.
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