You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same.
Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. 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. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. When measuring remember to wear a bra keep the tape measure straight and snug and make sure its warm.
How your bra size is calculated. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Find your bra size online now. Size calculator uk size calculator uk. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. Lingerie cup measurement size guide.
It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. If you choose to buy a standard non wired bra and do not have it altered in any way the product will not be exempt from vat. See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. A cup measurement measure around your body at the fullest part of the bust.
So if the under bust is 31 inches your band size is 36 inches and if the under bust is 32 inches the band size is 36 inches. Heres how you can measure yourself to find out your correct size without even leaving the house. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. For example if your band size is 34 but your bust size is 37 then your bra size is 34c difference of 3 again means its a c cup. If you buy from us online please contact our customer services team on 08456 049 049.
If you purchase a bra from us in store our partners can guide you through the process of claiming vat back. Few women in the uk know their exact bra measurements with some wearing the wrong size for years. Dont have the tape measure too tight that it flattens your bust. Of course its worth mentioning that bras can fit differently according to different brands but now you have the basic tools to work out your correct size.