If the size is an even number add four and if it is odd add five this will then give you your back size. Grab your measuring tape and lets get this party started. Measure around your back and the fullest part of your breasts. A top tip is to use your nipples as guidance. Above all remember it is a guide a starting point for your fitting. The bra band provides almost all of your bras support.

Measure under your bust. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup. Measure around your ribcage just below where your bra fits. Measure round the fullest part of your bust to determine cup size. Find your bra size online now. If the number is 2 your cup size is a b and so on.

This number represents your cup size. Write down this measurement and subtract your first measurement from this number. Once youve taken your bust and underbust measurements youll use the underbust number as your bra band measurement eg 32 34 36 and so forth. While this system is not completely accurate it is a great starting point on determining your. Download my free body type ebook. To figure out your cup measurement round up your bust measurement to the nearest whole number in inches.

If the number is a 1 your cup size is an a. Take the measurement in inches and round it up to the nearest inch. A firm well fitting bra band is key to a good fit. If your measurement is an even number add 4 inches. 30 inches measured 34 bra size. Some people suggest to take measurements while bending over or laying down.

And youre done. And because bra cup size is relative to your band size its important to get this right before moving on. If your measurement is an odd number add 5 inches. Learn how to take your own measurements to determine your body type with this video. If this number was 30 inches for example you would subtract the first measurement of 27 inches from this number and arrive at 3. 31 inches measured 36 bra size.

If you want a good rule of thumb then either follow the add 4 rule or try the mid point size between your body and cup measurements ie if your body measurement is 32 and your cup measurement is 36 then try a 34 bra size. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Round both measurements to the nearest whole number. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. Have a friend help you with the measurements. One quick and easy way to determine your correct bra size is by using the tape measuring system.

This is your cup measurement. Calculate your bra size by subtracting the underbust from the bust measurement. This is your band measurement.

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