Breast Size Guide

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A good number of women do not pay much attention to the details that should go into checking for the right bra size. Oftentimes, if the fit is okay – not a perfect fit, but just okay – women feel that this is enough.

How often do you adjust the straps of your bra during the day or pull the band down because it constantly goes up? These are clear indications that you are wearing the wrong bra size. 

Checking a bra sizes chart can help you finally figure out just what bra size you should be wearing. But first, you need to take the proper measurements.

How to Check Bra Sizes?

There are four parts of a bra that you should pay attention to. Getting the right fit for each one will ultimately mean a more comfortable bra and the right kind of support for your breast area.

First, there is the back panel of your bra band. As a rule, the back portion of your band should be lower than its front part. The back panel should be just below your shoulder blades, if it rides up; you’re wearing the wrong size.

Next, are the bra cups. If there is even just a bit of spillage, it definitely says that you have the wrong cup size. The cup should make you feel as if your breasts are comfortably sitting on the cups, in a manner of speaking. 

The third essential parts that you need to check are the clasps and the front portion of your bra. The clasps in front plus the front band should be flat against your chest area. 

Finally, there are your bra straps. The straps should be tight enough to stay in place without cutting on your shoulders. If they fall down even after adjusting the straps, you may be wearing the wrong cup size since falling straps usually indicate that you are not filling the cups properly.

Bra Sizes Chart

To give you a rough idea of how bra sizes are determined, check the measurements below and their corresponding bra sizes. You need to take your full bust measurement first and your measurement just around your ribcage. 

For full bust measurement, measure the fullest tip of your breasts; wrapping the measuring tape from your back to the nipple area.

If you have a bust size of 39 and a ribcage size of 35 or 36, your best fit would be a 36C. For a 39 bust size with a ribcage size of 37, your bra size would be a 38B.

For a bust size of 40 with a ribcage of 35, your best fit could be a 36D. If you have a 37 ribcage measurement, your recommended bra size is a 38C; while a 38 ribcage size is ideal for a 38B bra size.

Your best option is to have your measurements double-checked by an assistant in your lingerie shop. She may be able to help you determine your right bra size.

 

For women, it is very important to know their exact breast size because this will help them determine the appropriate bra size that they should be wearing. Unfortunately, a lot of women are wearing ill-fitting bras and they are not even aware of it.

Inappropriately-sized bras can cause health issues such as back and neck pains, breathing problems and even migraine headaches. What some women find out later on is that their usual size of 36 A should really be a 34 B cup size. 

A breast size chart that you can easily find on the internet can help you determine your right bra size based on your actual breast size. These charts can help you determine what cup size is right for you.

How to Take Breast Measurements

Band Size

When determining the right bra size, there is a specific way to measure your breast size. First, take your measuring tape and wrap it around your back going all the way to the front, just under your ribcage where your bra band usually sits.

If you get a half-inch measurement, like 33 and ½, round it off to make 34. If you get an odd number, just round it off to the nearest even number; if you get an even number on your measurement, then stick with this and do no alterations.

Your even number will be your band size. 

Bust Line

For your bust line, wrap your measuring tape from your back all the way around your chest area, making sure that you measure on the fullest part of your breast. Take your band size measurement and subtract your bust line measurement from the band size.

Cup Size

The difference is your cup size. For your reference, see the following: A Cup has a difference of 1 between the band size and the bust line; B Cup has a difference of 2; C Cup has a difference of 3; C Cup has 4; DD or E Cup has 5; F or Triple D has a difference of 6; G Cup has 7; H Cup has 8; I Cup has 9; and J Cup has a difference of 10 between the band size and the bust line measurement.

If you need additional help in figuring out the right bra size for you, you may ask the sales assistants of your bra and lingerie shop for help in this area. 

If you wish to know more about breast and bra sizes online, there are sizing guides that you can usually find in several bra and lingerie shops on the internet.