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Bra Size Guide: How to Find Your Bra Size

Did you know that 7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra
size. Popular shows like Oprah and TLCs What Not to Wear have

dedicated entire shows to the subject since the problem is so

rampant amount women. With such large number wearing the wrong
bra size, I began to wonder if perhaps I was wearing the bra
size.

How to Measure Bra Size

First put on your favorite bra that you think makes your
breasts the right shape and feels most comfortable. Next you
will need to find a flexible measuring tape (the kind a
seamstress would use). You may also need to grab a trusted
friend to help you measure, since it is difficult to keep the
tape level around your body. The first measurement to take is
around your ribcage, just below your breasts. Now add 5 to
this number to get your band size. If the resulting band size
was an odd number, you will need to round up to the next even
number since bra bands only come in even numbers. The second

measurement should be taken around the fullest part of your
bosom with your favorite bra on. This measurement is your cup
size. Next subtract your band size from your cup size to
calculate the right cup size. Refer to the bra cup size chart
below.

Bra Size Chart

1 larger than measurement 1--------------------A
2 larger than measurement 1--------------------B
3 larger than measurement 1--------------------C
4 larger than measurement 1--------------------D
5 larger than measurement 1--------------------E
6 larger than measurement 1--------------------F


What the Right Bra Size Shouldnt Do

With so many ladies wearing the wrong bra size, I thought I
would take a moment to discuss the signs that you might be
wearing the wrong size bra. Below is a list of no-nos when
it comes to bra fit.

Breasts should not fall out below the bra when raising your
hands above your head. If they do try, going down a band size.

The middle part of your bra that sits between your breasts
should sit flat on your rib cage. If it doesnt try, going up
a cup size.

The band of your bra should stay level around the circum-
ference of your body. A band that rides up in the back means
your band size is too big.

The bra straps should only be 10% of the support your bra
gives. If your bras straps are doing all the work, consider
going down a band size.

Breasts should fit comfortably into the bra cup with no
overflow, double-bubble, or wrinkles in the bra fabric.

Your bra band should not be giving you the illusion of back
fat. If this is happening try a larger band size or a
difference style bra.


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