To measure for a bra, follow these key steps:
- Measure your band size: Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Use a soft measuring tape around your ribcage, just under your bust where the band would sit. Keep the tape level and snug but comfortable, allowing room for two fingers underneath. Note the measurement in inches. If it is an odd number or a fraction (e.g., 33.5 inches), round up to the nearest even whole number (e.g., 34 inches). This is your band size.
- Measure your bust size: With the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust (usually across the nipples) and parallel to the ground, measure without compressing your breasts. Ensure the tape is snug but not tight. Note this measurement in inches.
- Calculate your cup size: Subtract the band size from your bust measurement. The difference in inches corresponds to the cup size:
- 1 inch = A cup
- 2 inches = B cup
- 3 inches = C cup
- 4 inches = D cup, and so forth.
For example, if your band size is 34 inches and your bust measurement is 37 inches, the difference is 3 inches, so your bra size is 34C.
This method helps find a starting point for your bra size, and trying on different bras may be necessary to find the best fit and comfort.
