You can do your own measurements with or without a bra on. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. Band size frame size the band size is the size of the bra band around the torso. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches.
A bra that doesnt fit or is poorly made can cause shoulder neck and back tension sagging breasts and uncomfortable bulges around your breasts and upper arms and even where it fits across your back. Its important to find a bra that is well constructed and the right size for you. Dont let this scare you. By learning the different shapes sizes and measurements of millions women we created bras with unmatched comfort and support and put that community data to use in the original fit quiz for women everywhere to find bras in their right size no fitting rooms no measuring tape no sifting through store racks for a bra you might fit into. Bra size calculator finding your bra size used to take time and effort. Bra calculators use a pre determined algorithm or mathematical equation to suggest a bra size.
Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. How to measure bra size to find your bra size youll need a tape measure and your best fitting bra. Have a friend help you with the measurements. Its important for you to find out if youre just in between two bra sizes. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size.
Let us do the work for you. The two major aspects of bra size are the band size and the cup size. However band sizes come in different measurements in different countries in that sizes such as small medium and large equate to different measurements. How your bra size is calculated. Your bra size is 40d. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements.
It could mean you would fit two different bra sizes and they both fit you just fine. 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. If you dont have a flexible tape measure use a string and then measure it. While calculators can be a helpful bra fitting tool they can also lead to painful inaccuracies. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike.
Only at victorias secret. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. If you pop your measurements into several calculators you will get several contradicting bra size suggestions. Find your bra size online now. With this guide managing irregular bra cup sizes should be a breeze and sore breasts from incorrect bra sizes will be things of the past.