A
woman knowing her bra size is like second nature. However,
as silly as it may sound, there are a number of women who
actually wear the wrong bra size…about 90%. But how is
that possible? In most cases, it’s due to human error.
Ladies, it’s time to put your stubbornness aside and learn
how to measure yourself and find your proper bra size.
Unfortunately, trying to tell a woman she’s not the size
she thinks she is can be compared to telling someone that
their baby isn’t cute. While it can get pretty ugly, it is
important to know the truth when it comes to measuring
yourself so you’ll know for sure what size bra is right
for you.
The
main thing to understand about bras is that they have two
parts: the band size and the cup. The band is basically
the strap that goes around your chest and to the back
where the bra clasps. The cup is obviously the part of the
bra that holds your breasts in place. To tell the
difference between the band size and the cup when shopping
for a bra is to look at the tag. For example, a bra that
is labeled 34B means the band size is
24
inches and B is the cup size. The
sizes for bras are numerous and vary not only from country
to country but from manufacturer to manufacturer. So the
first thing to remember is that not all bra sizes fit are
the same way.
What’s
wrong with wearing the wrong size bra? Even if the bra you
wear on a daily basis may feel comfortable, your breasts
aren’t getting the proper support. This can result in
discomfort of the chest area, unnecessary back pain, and
other minor ailments. Another downside to wearing the
wrong size bra is its appearance, both in and out of your
clothes. Wearing a cup size that is too big can cause the
bra to appear caved in or wrinkled, while a bra that is
too tight in the cup area can force the breasts to bulge
out and pinch the skin around the rib cage area. Not a
pretty sight or a great feeling.
As
women get older, their breasts change, whether it’s
because of having children, breastfeeding or simply aging.
Because of this, a woman’s bra size will also change. But
for a woman who started off with a size 36B, she may
automatically assume this is the same size she will be.
This results in buying this same size bra for years. The
key to always knowing you’re wearing the right size is to
measure yourself every other year or so. Fitting experts
at your favorite department store can do bra fittings or
you can do it yourself.
The
easiest way to measure yourself is to run a tape measure
just under your breasts, with the ends meeting at the
center of your rib cage. Note the number you measure at
and add
5
inches. That is your band size. To
measure your cup size, run the tape measure across the
area above your breasts, under your armpits and around
your back. If you get an odd number, round up to the next
number to make it even. Now subtract this number from your
first number. The following is an accurate way to
determine your cup size: -1=AA, 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, etc.
Also
remember that bras lose their shape and support after a
few months so always update your bras to get lasting
support for years to come.
