Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. When measuring remember to wear a bra keep the tape measure straight and snug and make sure its warm. A cup measurement measure around your body at the fullest part of the bust. If you buy from us online please contact our customer services team on 08456 049 049. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements.
See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. How your bra size is calculated. Few women in the uk know their exact bra measurements with some wearing the wrong size for years. Lingerie cup measurement size guide. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same.
Of course its worth mentioning that bras can fit differently according to different brands but now you have the basic tools to work out your correct size. It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. So if the under bust is 31 inches your band size is 36 inches and if the under bust is 32 inches the band size is 36 inches. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. For example if your band size is 34 but your bust size is 37 then your bra size is 34c difference of 3 again means its a c cup. To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully. Dont have the tape measure too tight that it flattens your bust. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Size calculator uk size calculator uk.
If you choose to buy a standard non wired bra and do not have it altered in any way the product will not be exempt from vat. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. If you purchase a bra from us in store our partners can guide you through the process of claiming vat back. To measure your bra size fist we calculate the band size also known as the back size. If the under bust measurement is an odd number 5 inches is added and if its even 4 inches are added. Find your bra size online now.
Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small. Heres how you can measure yourself to find out your correct size without even leaving the house.