According to the New York Times, 81% of women wear the wrong bra size, and most women don’t realise that an ill-fitting bra could be why they don’t feel comfortable in their clothes – so ask yourself…
Are the straps digging into your shoulders? Does the underwire keep poking your ribs? Or do you have the dreaded quad boob due to overflowing in the cup area?
If the answer is yes, it sounds like you’re not wearing the right bra size. With these simple tips, you’ll have a better idea of what bra size you should really be buying next time you’re out lingerie shopping.
Let’s find the bra size for you so you don’t have to start every day looking forward to the cherished moment in which you can unclasp at the end of the day.
Get your measuring tapes out; we’ve got some maths to do.
Step 1: Measure Your Band
Measure around your diaphragm, ensuring the tape goes directly under your boobs. You can wear a snug-fitting bra for this as long as it isn’t too tight. Measure along the band of the bra and jot down the measurement. We’ll be working in inches for this. Most online shops offer a handy conversion chart if you want your size in centimeters.Step 2: Measure Your Bust
Place the tape around your chest, ensuring it is in line with the fullest part of your breast. The fullest part will most likely be where the areola is. In case you don’t know, your areola is the darker skin on the breast around your nipple. Make sure you are perfectly parallel on both sides, even if your breast is not parallel in real life.Step 3: Finding Your Cup Size
Subtract your band size from your boob size to get your cup size. Every inch you are left with will equal one cup size up. Here’s a simple chart to help explain:-
- 0 inch = AA
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- 1 inch = A
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- 2 inch = B
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- 3 inch = C
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- 4 inch= D
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- 5 inch = DD
