The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. For instance you might go from a 36 c to a 38 b. It uses your rounded underbust measurement as your band measurement. So 28 inches 30 inches 32 inches and so on. Youll still need your band measurement to give you the number preceding the letter. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit.
These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. Reduce your band size by two but take your cup size up one interval. Your band size should essentially be your underbust measurement more on that in the next section rounded to the nearest inch. Only at victorias secret.
Now how to measure your bra size at home. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. Bra band sizes go in 2 inch increments. Dont let this scare you. It could mean you would fit two different bra sizes and they both fit you just fine. For instance you might go from a 36 c to a 34 d.
Go down a sister size. With this guide managing irregular bra cup sizes should be a breeze and sore breasts from incorrect bra sizes will be things of the past. Compare the differences between sizing standards for the us uk eu and for australia and new zealand or explore hundreds of other calculators addressing math health fitness finance and more. The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small.
Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. Its important for you to find out if youre just in between two bra sizes. Increase your band size by two but go down one cup size. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. For example if your band size is 34 but your bust size is 37 then your bra size is 34c difference of 3 again means its a c cup. This free calculator estimates bra size based on bust size frame size and commonly used measurement standards.
Go up a sister size. To find out your bra size all you need is a measuring tape or a piece of string or ribbon and a ruleryou should do this at least yearly. Your bra size is 40d. Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same.