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Bust and Bra Size Measurement

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Bust and Bra Size Measurement
March 26 2008 at 10:00 AM Louise (Login Louise1982)
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To work out you bra size you need to measure your underbust and bust measurements. The underbust is the circumference of the rib cage just underneath your breasts, make sure the tape measure is at the same height all the way round - most of us do it in front of a mirror. this will probably be somewhere between 25 and 34 inches. Add 4 to this to get your band size.

Then measure the bust i.e. the circumference of the chest at nipple height, again making sure the tape measure is level. The difference between the underbust (not band) and bust measurement gives your cups size: 3 inches difference = AA, 4 inhes = A, 5 inches = B, 6 inches = C etc.

If you're between sizes which most people will be then you'll need to try some on, generally you'll look better if you get the smallest band size you can squeeze into and then try a couple of cup size to see which fits. A new bra should fit snugly on the loosest hook so that as the elastic ages you can go to a tighter hook to maintain the fit.

It's important not to wear a bra with a band size that's too big as you'll get saggy! The straps should also be tight enough to give you a bit of lift - if you're small like me you may need to make a few alterations as the straps may never be short enough but obviously that's something you can judge in the shop when you try them. To look nice in just a bra or a bikini top you'll probably find getting the smallest band you can get on without showing backfat then get one cupsize smaller than usual to give cleavage. It's more flattering to look like you're falling out of a smaller bra than not filling a bigger size, but don't wear them like this all day because i's bad for the circulation.

Don't be disappointed if online bra calculating sites give you silly answers it's probably because they don't cater for such a small band size! E.g. I should be 30D but some sites have told me 32A or 34AA - I can wear a 32C or 34B and the cups are full but the band isn't tight. Remember big cup sizes on small bands are not big boobs just small backs!



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Hopeful88
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Bust and Bra Size Measurement April 22 2008, 12:28 AM


I know you posted this a while ago but just wanted to say thanks for the info! i've definitely made the mistake of buying a bra that isn't the tightest on the farthest clasp only to have it quickly look its tightness.


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waterfall2089
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Bust and Bra Size Measurement September 17 2008, 10:01 PM


thanks this helped info me so much Smile


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T-belle
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Bust and Bra Size Measurement September 13 2009, 10:56 PM


This is excellent information! Thanks!
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