If the measurement is an even number add four and that will be your band size. Subtract the band measurement from the bust measurement to find your cup size and voila. The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and. The centre front of the bra. Some signs of incorrectly fitted bras include the band digging into the torso or sliding upwards red marks shoulder or neck pain the breasts overflowing around the edges of the bra and the bras center panel not lying flat against the breast among others. In order to find the right size bra you will need to take your measurements.
Mid shoulder to bust point. Heres a good source of bra size chart with pictures it helpsheres a funny one. Finding the perfect fitting bra starts with knowing your correct size. And if you wear a plus size bra it can be even harder to find a bra that fits. But as well as discomfort wearing the wrong bra size can contribute to back shoulder and neck pain. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small.
According to research as many as 75 of women wear the wrong size bra. After you have found the measurement go to your preferred store and ask for a bra with your band size and cup size. Once youve found your measurements try the bra on to make sure your entire breast is in the bra cup and the straps arent digging into or falling off of your shoulders. This is the measurement from your mid shoulder where your bra strap naturally sit down to your bust point nipple. Please wear your bras when taking this measurement. With shoulders and arms relaxed measure from mid shoulder point down to the nipple.
The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. Proper bra measurement is crucial in ensuring that you have the best fitting undergarments. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Lets say your underbust measurement is 35 and your overbust measurement is 42. Most women wear it wrong. Thats a 7 difference or a ddddg cup.
Wear the bra correctly. Bras that are too small can cause back pains and shoulder aches and bras that are too large will not provide. Your bra size is a us 36ddddg. You can check the bra sizes chart or calculator further up this page to confirm your correct. Too many women spend money on purchasing well fitting clothes but spend less attention and time on what they wear under them. Your underbust measurement is odd so you add 1 leading to a band size of 36.
Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. Please wear your bras when taking this measurement. A 34b bra from two different companies for example may not fit the same person because of this lack of standardization.