Good Fitting Bras

Good Fitting Bras

Many women may have trouble finding good fitting bras. They will venture through several brands, band sizes, and cup sizes, but can never purchase one that fits exactly right. It is estimated that approximately 80% of females currently wear an inaccurate bra size. With so many different size options on the market, it can be difficult to find one that is right for your body. Luckily, there are some measurements you can take in order to find the correct bra size for you. With the right size, your clothing will fit better, and your bra will allow you to look your best.

The first step to finding comfortable bras is measuring for the size of the band. Wearing a bra with a band that is too large for your body is possibly the most common mistake women make in their bra purchases. To measure, wrap a measuring tape around your chest, just below your breasts. Exhale to remove all of the air from your lungs. This will provide you with the smallest measurement possible to help ensure a snug fit. Note the measurement, and add 4-5 inches to it. If your final number is odd, move up to the next even number, since that is what most bra sizes come in. For example, if your total number is 35, then your band size should be 36.

Next, you will need to find your appropriate cup size in order to have good fitting bras. It works best if you measure for your cup size while wearing a non-padded bra. This will help offer the most accurate dimensions. Wrap the measuring tape around your body, placing it across the fullest part of your bust. The tape should fit snugly, but not too tight so that it flattens out the breasts. It should be completely parallel to the floor. Record this number of inches the tape measure shows, rounding any fraction to the next whole number.

Once you have the measurement of your bust, subtract it from your band size. The remaining number can then be converted into the cup size. Generally, you will go up one cup size with every additional inch. So, for example, say your band size was 36, and your bust was 39. The difference would be 3 inches, which would make you a C cup. Your band measurement is the number of your bra size, and the cup size is the letter. Therefore, your bra size would be 36 C.