We all know the difference the right bra can make to the overall look of your outfit. Bra size doesnt work the same way as clothing sizes as the band size varies with the size of the cup like a ratio. Below measurements are in centimetres. Common signs of an ill fitting bra are an overflowing cup the band riding up your back and straps that cut into your shoulders. If you are coming out of the top or sides of the cup go for a larger cup size. Bra size calculator calculate your basic bra size with a tape measure while wearing a normal bra one without padding or push up features.
Like every piece of clothing in your wardrobe each bras n things bra is designed and created with a specific function and purpose in mind. Oh naturale easy peezy a soft lined bra that feels barely there. Did you know that if you fit into one bra size chances are youll fit into several other sizes too. Front of bra sits away from chest wallgo up in cup size. Dont mistake the sizes for measurements. Measure across the fullest part of the breast.
Measure around the body directly below the bust. The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. A t shirt bra a strapless bra and a fashion bra all offer a different type of fit support and feel. Bra sizes are often misunderstood. Bra fitting guide it is estimated that up to 80 of women wear the wrong size bra. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations.
Smooth operator the classic t shirt bra thats virtually invisible curvylicious a lightly padded bra that curves and gently lifts en forme betty boobs a deceptively supportive non padded bra that gently moves your bust forward perky power a plunging neckline that adds a whole cup size. Oh naturale easy peezy a soft lined bra that feels barely there. If there is fabric gaping or puckering try a smaller cup size. Bra cups are even more misunderstoodthey refer to differences between under bust and over bust measurements but also depend on the band size and mean different things. If you are coming out the bottom of the bra try a smaller band size and larger cup size. Bra rides up at the backthe back is too big go down in bandback 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. Sizes are just labels. If you go up a band size youll go down a cup size and similarly if you go down a band size youll go up a cup size. Smooth operator the classic t shirt bra thats virtually invisible curvylicious a lightly padded bra that curves and gently lifts en forme betty boobs a deceptively supportive non padded bra that gently moves your bust forward perky power a plunging neckline that adds a whole cup size. Below measurements are in centimetres. The wires should sit flat against your rib cage in the centre of your bra and on the side.
For example 10 in au 10c refers to 70 75 cm under bust it does not refer to a measurement of 10 cm or 10 inches. This will give you an approximate size only visit your local farmers if possible for a more accurate fitting.