Shopping for a bra can be a long and painful task for many women. There are many bras to chose from and many women dont know which style, and more importantly size, is right for them.
When shopping for a bra, finding the right size is vital; it is estimated that about 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. To make sure the bra you are buying is the correct size, watch for the following signs.
You should measure the width of your chest just below your breasts (on your ribs) before buying a bra. Take this number and add five inches to it. This will tell you what band size you should be trying on. For example, if you measure 31 inches around, you should be trying on a 36 sized bras. If youre number ends up being odd, go to the next size up. If you are plus sized, you dont have to add these five inches.
To find your correct cup size, have someone measure around the fullest part of your breasts. You should not wear a padded bra while doing this. Then take this number and subtract it from your rib measurement. This will tell you your cup size.
Negative difference – AA
1 inch – A
2 inch – B
3 inch – C