Measuring Your Bra Size

By Elle Ashley Love

Most women disregard the importance of knowing their actual bra size and end up with badly suited bras. A bra which is too tight or loose can cause irritation and in some cases serious circulation problems and other issues. Remember that a bra is meant to be comfortable and fit you well. Another aspect of a poorly fitted bra is that it affects your posture and appearance, causing you to feel annoyed and distressed for the whole day. Let's have a look at some quick guides to measure your bra size.

Firstly measure your band size. The band size can be determined by measuring the perimeter of your chest. It has to be done as accurately as possible because it affects the way the bra holds up. The best way to do it is to have a flexible tape tightly wrapped around your chest. It is preferable to do while wearing your bra and measure right beneath it. Your band size is then found out using a conversion table (or simply by asking a sales person).

Next you will obtain your cup size. Take measurements on the circumference of the highest point on your chest. With this number, subtract the band size from it. The conversion table will aid you determine what cup size are you. To simplify, every inch difference equates to an increase in your cup size. Taking example, if the difference is 1 inch, you require an A cup. If the difference is 2 inches, you need a B cup and so on.

Regardless how accurately the measurement was taken, you should not take for granted that the bra will fit if it matches your size. You have to consider factors like the brand, model, purpose of a particular bra and also the material used. For example how some bras are made more elastic than others. However the measurements should be pretty accurate if you had done them correctly.

You only need to measure your bra size once a while to upkeep your appearance for a long time. Now that understand how important your bra plays on the confidence level you feel for the day it's high time to start choosing a bra that suits you. - 29959

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