Your brassiere or bra for short is an everyday lingerie that you wear almost every single day. For many women, buying a bra can be such a headache because they are overwhelmed with the many choices they have to make as to size, fit, color and style.
Many women actually do not know their proper bra size which results in a bad fit and an uncomfortable one at that. Before you go out to buy a bra, you should know your correct size. A bra that is perfectly fitted not only gives you the maximum comfort but helps you look stylish as well.
To know your correct size, you must measure yourself with your bra on tightly around the band which is below your bust and above your rib cage. Get the measurement in inches and if it is an even number add 4 but if it’s an odd number add 5. For instance, if the measurement of your band is 32 then your bra size is 36 (32+4).
Your cup size is represented by a letter. To obtain your cup size you again measure yourself but this time on the bust at the fullest point. The difference between your bust measurement and your band measurement in inches will represent your cup size with a one inch difference being an A cup, 2 inches...