2006-07-02 02:17:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Your bra size is made up of a band measurement and a cup size. To find your band measurement, while wearing your own bra, wrap a measuring tape tightly around your rib cage, directly under your bust. If the number is odd add 5 inches to it, if it is even add 6 inches. The resulting number is your band size.
To find your cup size, measure around the fullest part of your breasts, holding your arms down at your sides and standing erect. Make sure the tape is straight. Subtract your band measurement from this second number. The difference of the two will determine your cup size.
Up to 1 inch difference is an "A" cup, up to 2 inches is a "B" cup, up to 3 inches is a "C" cup, up to 4 inches is a D cup.
The plus bra size can go up as far as a K and beyond. If you are having trouble finding the correct size, don't hesitate to have a professional fitter assist you. Getting professional assistance isn't always necessary, but can be helpful when trying to find a properly fitting bra of any size.
Remember that no part of the bra should cut into your skin. Make sure the cups fit smoothly with no puckering, and that your breasts are fully inside the cups with no overflow at the top or sides.
2006-07-02 02:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by T-Jem 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for all the girls ....say thnx to me :D just kidding :)
. Determine Frame & Bra Size
The frame size is the diameter around your chest JUST BELOW your breasts. Using the tape measure, measure around your ribcage directly under your breasts. There should be no breast tissue measured while determining your frame size. Record your results on the printed form.
To determine the bra size, add 5 to this number. If the number you get is odd, round up to the next even number. For example, if your frame size is 26 inches, when you add 5 to this you get 31 inches. You should therefore round up to the even number which is 32 inches (since bras only come in even numbers). This is your bra size, 32 inches.
2. Determine Breast Size
The next measurement goes around the chest over and including the fullest part of your bust (usually at the level of the nipples). Technically, you should take this measurement while wearing a comfortable bra. This is the diameter of your chest+breast. Record this number on the form.
3. Calculate Cup Size
Now, take the chest + breast size number, and subtract your bra size number. Then use the table below to determine your cup size.
Difference (line 5 minus 4) Cup Size
0 to 1/2 inch AA
1/2 to 1 inch A
1 to 2 1/2 inches B
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches C
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches D
4 1/2 to 6 inches DD (E)
6 to 7 inches DDD (F)
7 to 8 inches G
etc., etc. etc.
4. Example
Let's assume your frame size is 31 inches, your bra size is therefore 36 inches (31 + 5 = 36 inches). In addition, assume you measured your chest+breast size at 40 inches. Now, take your chest+breast size (40), and subtract your bra size (36). You get 4 inches as the difference. Using the table above, you find that anyone with a difference between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches (including 4) has a cup size D. Your correct bra and cup size is therefore 36 D.
2006-07-02 12:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by STRONGONE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing is to go to a department store. In the lingere department they have professionals who do bra measuring. It is the best and most accurate way to be correctly measured for a bra. Most women about 88% wear the wrong size bra. Wearing the correct one will make you look 100% better under your clothes
2006-07-02 09:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can ask the sales people at victoria secret or if you want to do it yourself you need to measure right below the the bust line(under your boobs) then around the middle of your breast and above your breast under the armpit area.
2006-07-02 09:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Lane Bryant and they will do it for you. Then they will help you to pick out a bra that will fit your needs. That first answer is just ****** disregard it!
2006-07-02 09:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by raynelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with your boobs.If it hurts it is too small.If it falls off it is too big.
This was obviously ment as a joke.Do search on google or yahoo images and you will find a diagram.
Some people need to learn to smile every once in awhile.:)
2006-07-02 09:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by Axewielderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋