How to Measure For a Bra
Underwire bra,
sports
bra, push-up bra...no matter the type you choose, a properly fitted bra enhances your silhouette and provides support that can prevent back and posture problems. Follow these steps to correctly fit yourself for a bra.
Things You'll Need:
Flexible measuring tape
Step
1
Measure under your breasts, around your ribcage. Add 4 inches to determine your band size. An alternative method is to measure above your breast, under your arms. Either method is fine, but the result needs to be an even number. If it is an odd number, add 1.
Step
2
Measure over your breasts at the fullest point. Do not pull the measuring tape tightly, rather hold it loosely so that you can breathe easily. Make sure to hold the tape level.
Step
3
Subtract your band measurement from your fullest point measurement to determine your cup size. If the measurements are the same, you are cup size AA. You go up a cup size for each additional inch of difference. For example, 1 inch difference equals A cup, 2 inch difference equals B cup, 3 inch difference equals C cup and 4 inch difference equals D cup.
Step
4
Visit the lingerie section of a department store or a Victoria's Secret store at your local mall, if you are uncertain about your measuring skills. A salesperson will be happy to help you measure for the correct bra size.
Tips & Warnings
Your bra size will change over time. Re-measure approximately every 6 months to a year or if your bra seems to be fitting incorrectly.
A properly fitted bra will not be tight. Underwire bras should not dig into your breasts.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2046032_measure-bra.html
Underwire bra,
sports
bra, push-up bra...no matter the type you choose, a properly fitted bra enhances your silhouette and provides support that can prevent back and posture problems. Follow these steps to correctly fit yourself for a bra.
Things You'll Need:
Flexible measuring tape
Step
1
Measure under your breasts, around your ribcage. Add 4 inches to determine your band size. An alternative method is to measure above your breast, under your arms. Either method is fine, but the result needs to be an even number. If it is an odd number, add 1.
Step
2
Measure over your breasts at the fullest point. Do not pull the measuring tape tightly, rather hold it loosely so that you can breathe easily. Make sure to hold the tape level.
Step
3
Subtract your band measurement from your fullest point measurement to determine your cup size. If the measurements are the same, you are cup size AA. You go up a cup size for each additional inch of difference. For example, 1 inch difference equals A cup, 2 inch difference equals B cup, 3 inch difference equals C cup and 4 inch difference equals D cup.
Step
4
Visit the lingerie section of a department store or a Victoria's Secret store at your local mall, if you are uncertain about your measuring skills. A salesperson will be happy to help you measure for the correct bra size.
Tips & Warnings
Your bra size will change over time. Re-measure approximately every 6 months to a year or if your bra seems to be fitting incorrectly.
A properly fitted bra will not be tight. Underwire bras should not dig into your breasts.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2046032_measure-bra.html
