DETERMINING CORRECT BRA AND CUP
SIZE
To determine your correct bra
and cup size, you will need a tape measure, in inches. Then,
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follow the instructions.
If you
prefer to do it out by hand, read and follow the instructions
below. You will need a tape measure (preferably paper) in
inches, and a pencil. (Optimally, you should be wearing
your most comfortable bra when the following measurements are
done, though this is not mandatory.)
There are
2 variables we need to determine to correctly find your
bra and cup size. These variables are your frame
size and your chest+breast size. Keep in mind, however,
that determining your bra and cup size is no an exact
science. If you find you should be wearing a 34 C, but a
32 B fits you better, obviously get the more comfortable
one!
1.
Determine Frame & Bra Size
The
frame size is the diameter around your chest JUST BELOW
your breasts. Using the tape measure, measure around
your ribcage directly under your breasts. There should
be no breast tissue measured while determining your frame
size.
To
determine the bra size, add 5 to this number. If
the number you get is odd, round up to the next even
number. For example, if your frame size is 26 inches,
when you add 5 to this you get 31 inches. You should
therefore round up to the even number which is 32 inches
(since bras only come in even numbers). This is your bra
size, 32 inches.
2. Determine Breast Size
The next
measurement goes around the chest over and including the
fullest part of your bust (usually at the level of the
nipples). Technically, you should take this measurement
while wearing a comfortable bra. This is the diameter of your
chest+breast. Record this number on the
form.
3. Calculate Cup Size
Now, take
the chest + breast size number, and subtract your
bra size number. Then use the table below
to determine your cup size.
|
Difference (line 5 minus 4)
|
Cup
Size |
|
0 to 1/2
inch |
AA
|
|
1/2 to 1
inch |
A
|
|
1 to 2 1/2
inches |
B
|
|
2 1/2 to 3
1/2 inches |
C
|
|
3 1/2 to 4
1/2 inches |
D
|
|
4 1/2 to 6
inches |
DD
(E)
|
|
6 to 7
inches |
DDD
(F)
|
|
7 to 8
inches |
G
|
|
etc.,
etc. |
etc.
|
4. Example
Let's assume your
frame size is 31 inches, your bra size is therefore 36 inches
(31 + 5 = 36 inches). In addition, assume you measured
your chest+breast size at 40 inches. Now, take
your chest+breast size (40), and subtract your
bra size (36). You get 4 inches as the
difference. Using the table above, you find that anyone
with a difference between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches (including 4)
has a cup size D. Your correct bra and cup size is
therefore 36 D.