Yes you do want to wear a bra when you measure yourself to get your bra size. Remove all clothing aside from the bra or undergarments you plan to wear under your dress. Mid shoulder to bust point. And if you wear a plus size bra it can be even harder to find a bra that fits. Underbust measurement of 29in 5in bra size 34 overbust measurement of 34in cup a so the correct fitting would be 34a. Please wear your bras when taking this measurement.
According to bravissimo 6 out of 10 women who currently wear a c cup size bra should be wearing a d cup. 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. According to research as many as 75 of women wear the wrong size bra. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. If your arms are raised the measurement will come out smaller than it really is. Calculate your bra size by subtracting the underbust from the bust measurement.
If 90 of women are wearing the wrong bra size anyway. Make sure your arms are down while taking this measurement. To figure out your cup measurement round up your bust measurement to the nearest whole number in inches. Do i wear a bra when taking my bust measurement. Do not wear a sports bra a minimizer a padded or push up bra. When taking this measurement your arms should be relaxed and down at your sides.
This is the measurement from your mid shoulder where your bra strap naturally sit down to your bust point nipple. Once youve taken your bust and underbust measurements youll use the underbust number as your bra band measurement eg 32 34 36 and so forth. Ask a friend to help you if youre having trouble keeping your arms down while taking the measurement on your own. Bra size depends not only on the measurement but also on your body shape breast shape age and bra style. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Finding the perfect fitting bra starts with knowing your correct size.
These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. In order to find the right size bra you will need to take your measurements. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. Find out if youre wearing the right size bra using our bra size calculator. To work out your correct bra size we just need two measurements under your bust and your bust measurement. Only at victorias secret.
This measuring guide is just a guide. Bra sizes may vary between brands. With shoulders and arms relaxed measure from mid shoulder point. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game.