Body measurements

So you need to know how to measure correct bra size and cup size. 36c is a common bra size and cup size. But women who wear 36c mostly need to wear 34ddwomen stop or ignoring the discomfort around their bra and cup sizebut it may lead to more serious issue like breast cancer. Bare necessities keeps a comprehensive list of the top 10 bras you need from a comfy yet supportive wire free one like the chantelle everyday lace bralette 48 to bras that come in dd like the fantasie fusion side support bra 58. The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size.

This might be smaller than your underbust measurement bra bands are quite stretchy especially at 42 it needs to be firm enough that the bra is still fairly supportive without weighing down heavily on the shoulder straps. A 3 inch difference is a c cup. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. Then i compare it to the second measurement. In my case it is 36 inches. If the difference is between 0 to 12 inch you have a aa cup.

And a 6 inch difference is an f cup. Now that youve found your correct bra size its time to go shopping. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. So if the under bust is 31 inches your band size is 36 inches and if the under bust is 32 inches the band size is 36 inches. The one on my bust which is 38 inches. Just because youve found your correct bra size.

How your bra size is calculated. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. Difference of ½ inch to 1 inch is an a cup. Check the band size. You take the first measurement the size of the bra band.

Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Find out here how you will know it fits correctly. The most important thing here is that the bra fits perfectly and you feel comfortable wearing it. The correct band size is the smallest you can comfortably wear. A 2 inch difference is a b cup. Only at victorias secret.

Below are some of our favorite places to pick up a pretty bra in person and online. For example if your bust measures 37 inches and your band size not the exact measurement but the band size you found above is 34. A 5 inch difference is an e cup. Your calculated bra size is 75c the relevant cross over sizes will be 80b and 70d. A 4 inch difference is a d cup. Subtract the band size measurement from the second measurement.

Try some different types of bras and some so called cross over sizes example. The difference is the cup size.