How to measure bra size

To know what bra size is the right ti is not something as simple as it might seem and this is because you have to combine two factors, the contour carving and the Cup.

Every body is different, and of course there are no set rules when it comes to breasts. There are women with large bodies and breasts, but there are also those with small breasts, but wide contours.

Sometimes in stores combinations are not found for all and many (some sources say the majority) end up buying a bra size that doesn’t fit them best.

And to complicate matters it turns out that breasts are not always the same size so perhaps the size we need may not always be the same. Hormonal changes that occur for example during the ovulation period can have a major impact on breast size.

Correct bra size: the importance of getting it right

Choosing the right bra size is not only a matter of discomfort or aesthetics but also of Health.

one. Lack of support causes pain in the breasts, something that 50% of women point out.

two. A bra that does not provide good support can cause skin damage of the breasts favoring the appearance of stretch marks.

3. An ill-fitting bra causes permanent changes like deep grooves in the shoulders from the pressure of the straps.

Four. Neck, back and shoulder pain can be caused by a poor choice of bra, as well as poor posture and even abrasions on the skin.

5. Poorly fitting bras have also been associated with desire to undergo surgery breast reduction. And since 80% of women wear an ill-fitting bra, this is a potentially significant problem. A study that evaluated the bra fit of women who wanted to undergo breast reduction surgery revealed that all of them wore an ill-fitting bra, according to a publication from the University of Portsmouth (UK).

How to know your bra size

1. Measure the contour: With a tape, measure the contour under the chest, loosely and breathing normally. To the number add 15. This will be the number of the size of the bra, for example: 85, 90, 95, 100. Etc.

For example, if your contour measures 90 you add 15 and your contour is 105.

2. Measure the bust: It is what the famous letter A, B, C, D offers us. Measure the chest at the widest area, loosely, at the height of the nipple and write down the figure that comes out.

Let’s say the bust measurement is 110 cm.

3. Calculate the cup: Lastly, to calculate your cup size, take the figure you got when measuring your bust in point 2 and subtract the circumference measurement (without adding 15) to calculate your cup size. You must check in a table which cup corresponds according to the cm you obtain.

In the example the account would be: 110-90= 20 cm = Cup D.

bra cups

A-CUP 12 to 14cm

CUP B 14 to 16cm

C-CUP 16 to 18cm

D-CUP 18 to 20cm