Wear a t shirt bra without padding. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Size calculator uk size calculator uk. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. Heres how you can measure yourself to find out your correct size without even leaving the house.
You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement. 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. Dont have the tape measure too tight that it flattens your bust. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. Of course its worth mentioning that bras can fit differently according to different brands but now you have the basic tools to work out your correct size. So if the under bust is 31 inches your band size is 36 inches and if the under bust is 32 inches the band size is 36 inches.
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. Lingerie cup measurement size guide. Few women in the uk know their exact bra measurements with some wearing the wrong size for years. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully. If you purchase a bra from us in store our partners can guide you through the process of claiming vat back.
How your bra size is calculated. It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. A cup measurement measure around your body at the fullest part of the bust. If you buy from us online please contact our customer services team on 08456 049 049.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. Find your bra size online now. If you choose to buy a standard non wired bra and do not have it altered in any way the product will not be exempt from vat. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations.
Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. When measuring remember to wear a bra keep the tape measure straight and snug and make sure its warm. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup.