A study in 2004 by Wacoal America, in which 750 women were polled, stated that as many as 8 out of 10 women in America are wearing the wrong bra size. Wearing the wrong bra size can cause unnecessary pain in the back, neck and shoulder areas. Another problem is that tools used to calculate bra size (such as on line sites) can sometimes wrong in giving out measurements. Therefore, it is recommended that instead of trying to guess bra size you find your correct bra size by measuring.
How To Find The Right Bra Size
In finding the right bra size, it is important to remember that precise size measurements are not exact. If your correct measurements are bra size 32c but a 34b bra size fits you better, just wear what is comfortable. However, here is the measuring process for finding correct bra size. First, determine your frame size, which is the diameter around your chest and immediately below your breasts. Use tape measure (in inches) to surround your ribcage directly under the breasts and record the measurement. Make sure that no breast tissue interferes with the measuring. To determine bra cup size add five to your result and then round up to the next even number if you get an odd number. Proper bra sizes are only listed in even numbers such as 32, 36 and so on. For example, if you measure 26 inches and then add five you will come up with 31 inches, which is not a correct bra size. Round the number up to 32 inches, and now you have the right size bra you can shop for. Remember when finding bra size to stand up straight, breathe normally and wear your most comfortable bra.
Determining Bra Size In Cups
The next step in how to find your bra size is to measure around the chest, over the fullest part of your bust, at the tip of the nipples or bra tip. This measurement is the diameter of your chest and breast. Record this number. Figure bra size by subtracting your bra size number from your chest + breast number. Whats my bra size, you ask? You don't see calculations in the bra department, only cup sizes. That is because there is a universal cup size chart that goes as follows: zero to ½ inch is AA; ½ to 1 inch is A; 1 to 2 and ½ inches is B; 2 and ½ inches to 3 and ½ inches are C; 3 and ½ inches to 4 and ½ inches are D; 4 and ½ inches to 6 inches make up DD through E, and 6-7 inches are DDD or F. 7 to 8 inches is G and higher measurements are considered hard to find bra sizes.