Support the girls: how to determine your bra size
October is breast cancer awareness month and so many of us ladies are rockin’ pink in our support for a cure; but there is also another serious problem that needs a cure this month. And these girls also need your support, but not the kind you are thinking. I’m talking about wearing the wrong size bra. So, I thought it a good time to share with you how to determine your bra size so that you can properly support the girls.
Check out this video from www.herroom.com: How to determine your bra size:
Also, here are the written instructions from their website.
Step 2, Measure for Cup Size: |
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 Standing straight, with your arms at your side, measure at the fullest part of your bust (while wearing a non-padded bra) making sure the measuring tape is parallel with the ground and not binding.Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number. |
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Step 3, Calculate Your Bra Size: |
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| Subtract your band measurement (step 1) from your cup measurement (step 2). Generally, for each inch in difference, the cup goes up by one size. See the conversion chart here.Example: Step 1: 34″ under measurement +4″ = 38″ band Step 2: 40″ over measurement Step 3: 40″ – 38″ = 2″ or Cup “B” Your size would be 38BImportant Note: this measuring system tends to become less accurate as the cup sizes go above a D. Additionally, some manufacturers name larger cup sizes differently. See “The Proper Measuring Techniques for Plus-Size Women”. |
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