More women are walking around uncomfortable because they are wearing the wrong size bra... Help!
2006-07-15 05:05:50 · 7 answers · asked by nanarhew 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Preparing To Measure
For best results, measure yourself wearing an unlined or lightly lined bra.
Step One: Band Size
Using a soft tape-measure, measure around the ribcage directly under the bust. The tape should rest on the lower band of your bra. Be sure the tape is snug, smooth across the back and level with the front.
Add 5 to this measurement to obtain your band size. For example, if your ribcage measurement is 29" + (5) = 34" band size. If the resulting band size is an odd number like 33", you can usually go to the next even band size (34"), but you may also want to try the next lower band size (32").
Step Two: Cup Size
Measure completely around the bust at the fullest point, holding the tape measure straight but not tight. The difference between this measurement and your BAND size is your cup size. Each inch of difference is equal to one cup size. For example, if your band size is 34" and your bust measurement is 35", you wear an "A" cup.
if the difference is:
less than 1 inch = AA cup
1 inch = A cup
2 inches = B cup
3 inches = C cup
4 inches = D cup
5 inches = DD cup
While this method is generally reliable, every woman's figure is different and results may vary slightly. We recommend that you try several sizes and styles to find the fit that works best for you. I just went to Dillards the other week to make sure that I was the right size. They measured me and it was great!
2006-07-15 05:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you have to measure around your thorax,under the breasts. That is your thorax circumference,which should correspond to the numerical figure on the bra,for example 75 (cm).Then you have to measure around your thorax again,this time over the breasts.The difference between the value obtained this time and the value obtained at the first measurement will give you the size of your breast cups,by referring the result to a table that makes a correspondence between the result and a certain letter,starting from A (the smallest) and up to E,usually. Some bra brands also have size 0,which is even smaller than A. The most important thing is to bear in mind that not only the size of the breasts matters,but also your thorax circumferrence.Therefore,even if one has small breasts,she may require a bra size 85 if she has big thorax. Finally,the bra should be chosen so as not to leave marks on the skin after wearing(this means it is too tight or sometimes that the bra is not of good quality).
2006-07-15 12:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by mrs xpert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying them on is the best way! Well I was so uncomfortable that I quit wearing one also I am allergic to latex! So once again women feel free to burn the bra!
2006-07-15 12:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by wancarol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
measure around yourself across your nipple on your boobs. that should be the number size. look at the bra and see if you boobs fit in the cup. if not get a larger or smaller size, try them on hon!!
2006-07-15 12:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i assume that u r one of them?
follow the instrutions on the bra
2006-07-15 12:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to sun kissed 08
2006-07-15 12:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by i_hate_cherries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/perfect/articles/0,,625896_698010,00.html
it gives you step by step
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2006-07-15 12:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by sun kissed 08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋