However band sizes come in different measurements in different countries in that sizes such as small medium and large equate to different measurements. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. Find your bra size online now. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. Only at victorias secret. If you pop your measurements into several calculators you will get several contradicting bra size suggestions.
Dont let this scare you. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. A bra that doesnt fit or is poorly made can cause shoulder neck and back tension sagging breasts and uncomfortable bulges around your breasts and upper arms and even where it fits across your back. Bra calculators use a pre determined algorithm or mathematical equation to suggest a bra size. These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. How your bra size is calculated.
Its important to find a bra that is well constructed and the right size for you. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. The two major aspects of bra size are the band size and the cup 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. How to measure bra size to find your bra size youll need a tape measure and your best fitting bra. Band size frame size the band size is the size of the bra band around the torso. It could mean you would fit two different bra sizes and they both fit you just fine. Your bra size is 40d. Its important for you to find out if youre just in between two bra sizes.
To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. Let us do the work for you. If you dont have a flexible tape measure use a string and then measure it. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. While calculators can be a helpful bra fitting tool they can also lead to painful inaccuracies. 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.
You can do your own measurements with or without a bra on. Bra size calculator finding your bra size used to take time and effort. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. By learning the different shapes sizes and measurements of millions women we created bras with unmatched comfort and support and put that community data to use in the original fit quiz for women everywhere to find bras in their right size no fitting rooms no measuring tape no sifting through store racks for a bra you might fit into. Have a friend help you with the measurements.