Did you know that around 80% Indian women wear ill-fitting bras as they do not know how to measure their bra size properly? A well-fitted bra is not only important for the right look, but also crucial in defining the correct posture and lending the needed support. One of the major reasons behind ill-fitting bras is that most women don’t get their bra size measured. Knowing your correct bra size is the first step towards finding the perfect bra fitting. Thankfully, calculating the bra size is no rocket science and here we are, to tell you how to measure your bra size. All you need is a measuring tape and a mirror. Also, you should wear a well-fitted non-padded bra.
Easy Steps to Find The Right Bra Size
STEP 1
Calculate band size
The tape should be levelled and snug. Round the number obtained, to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add 4 inches. If it's odd, add 5. The sum of this calculation is your band size
- The tape should be levelled and snug.
- Round the number obtained, to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add 4 inches. If it's odd, add 5.
- The sum of this calculation is your band size
Example: 25.6 Inches will round off to 26 Band size - 26 + 4 = 30
STEP 2
Calculate bust size/ cup size
The tape should be levelled and snug. Round the number obtained, to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add 4 inches. If it's odd, add 5. The sum of this calculation is your band size
- The tape should be levelled and snug.
- Round the number obtained, to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add 4 inches. If it's odd, add 5.
- The sum of this calculation is your band size
Example: Bust = 37 inches, Band = 34 inches, 37 - 34 = 3 inches. That's a 34C!
If the difference between band and bust measurement is 1, then your cup size is A. If the difference is 2, then the cup size will be B, so on & so forth.
Bra Size Calculator
Your Bra Size
Note: This calculator provides an estimate. Bra sizes can vary between brands and styles. For best results, get professionally measured or try different sizes to find your perfect fit.
Do’s & Don’ts for Taking Correct Measurements Do’s
- Always wear a non-padded or lightly padded bra.
- Your hormones change your bust size throughout the month, such as your bust size may increase near the menstruation cycle.
- While measuring your bust size breathe normally.
- Keep the measuring tape flat on your bust.
Do’s
- If you get a fraction on tape such as 31.5, don’t round down the size. Always round up.
- Don’t pull it too tight, you might get the number wrong.
- Don’t wear an ill-fitted bra during measurement.