How to figure out your bra size?

Answer 1

First you need to know that Bra sizes are made up of two parts. first is the chestband size and second is the cup size. The size "34C" denotes a size "34" chestband and a "C" cup size.

The two measurements was one of my problems. I just measured around my breasts and thought that would be good enough. Boy was I wrong. Here are the measurements you will need to take.
Use a standard dressmaker's tape measure.
For best results, have someone else measure you.

Your Two Measurements

1. Your Bra/Band size
Your band size is a number, which represents your body or diaphragm size - such as 30,32,34,36,38,40, etc. It’s known as the 'underbust measurement' because it is taken from under your bust and shoulder blades, around your rib cage.

2. Your Cup size
Your cup size is a letter, which represents the size of your bust - such as A, B, C, D. It's known as the ‘overbust measurement’ because it is taken around the fullest part of your bust..
Getting a Proper Chestband / Underbust Size
Cup size can not be properly obtained if the chestband is not the correct size. So the first step you need ot take is getting the proper chestband size. A properly fitted chestband will allow your bra to provide proper support to your bust while taking the load away from the shoulder straps which are intended to adjust the height of your bosom, not carry it. To get your chestband measurement:
Take a snug measurement around your rib cage, under your bust and shoulder blades.
Add 5 inches. Example: 30" + 5" = 35"
If you get an even number, this is your Band Size.
If you get an odd number (like 35), round up one (to 36) to get your Band Size.
Example: 30" + 5" = 35" + 1" = 36"

Getting a Proper Cup / Overbust Size
Now that you have your band size you can go on to figure out the right size bra to buy. The next step is to determine what your cup size is and this is pretty easy to do. You can do this by yourself, but it definitely helps if you have someone who can assist you with the measurements. To get your proper bra cup measurement:
With bra on and clothes off, place the measuring tape under your arms and over the fullest part of your bust.
Next you need to do a little math to get your proper cup size.
Subtract your underbust meas. (Step 1) from your Overbust Meas. (Step 2).
Example: 39" overbust measurement - 36" underbust measurement = 3"
3" = C cup

Answer 2

First you measure just under the breasts, all the way around your back with a tape measure, this number is the size around,for example 36,or 38. Then you measure around the breasts right at the nipple. The difference in the two determines the cup size A, B, C, etc. But you might have to try a few on before finding the perfect size.

Answer 3

measure under you breasts, and across the widest part of your bust. If the 1st measure is 34 and the second is i.e. 36. then you would wear a 34C.
If the bust measurement: is:
same as your bra size, your Cup size is A.
1in. more gives Cup size B
2in. more gives Cup size C
3in. more gives Cup size D
4in. more gives Cup size DD
5in. more gives Cup size E
and so on through F, FF and G
You should try on several different styles of the same size to find the one that is most comfortable. They are not all made the same.

Answer 4

Measure around your chest under your breasts- that's the 34 part, then measure including your breast. For each additional inch you add a size- For example if your chest is 34 and when you include your breast in the measurement it is 36, you need a 34 B, 37 would be a 34 C.

To be sure, try on bras in the department store before you buy.

Answer 5

measure you rib cage right under your boobs and take that down. then measure your bust. you want the measuring tape to be right on top of your nipple. then take that down. subtract your rib cage measurements from your bust measurements and make note of the difference. if you have 1 inch difference, you're an a cup, 2 inch is a b cup, 3 inch is c cup, and i'm sure you get the pattern now. add 2 inches to your rib cage measurement, put the letter after it for the difference and you have what size bra you wear. for example, if your rib cage is 32 inches and your bust is 35, then your cup size is going to be a c cup. 32+2=34 so you wear a 34 c.

Answer 6

Try different sizes until you find one that fits perfectly, then you continue buying that size.

Answer 7

you can go to a specialty shop where they have trained professionals for this....Victoria secret has service women who could help you and most lingerie shops do the same...just check online for someone local...