How to Measure Bra Size Using Tape and Chart

How to measure bra size? You have been wearing a bra since after you got your period. When you first started to grow breasts, you were excited to buy new clothing to tell the world that you are an adult.

However, are you sure that you are wearing the correct bra size? New York City's "Bra Smyth" fit consultant, Sandi Simon, shares how to tell if you bought the correct size. She said that if you notice wrinkling in the cups or a band that rides up, it means that you should have a check on your size.

Apart from that, if the underwire pokes the sides of your breasts or you experience slipping straps or cup spillage, then the bra you are wearing is not meant for you. Bear in mind that many factors, such as diet and exercise, affect your bra size.

To measure your bra size, here is a guide for you.

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Know your band size

Use a measuring tape to measure the torso directly under your bust while braless. Make it snug and at the level. Round to the nearest whole number in inches then add four for even number, and five for odd.

Get your bust measurement

Locate the fullest part of your chest and wrap the tape measure around it loosely. Usually, it is at the nipple level. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number.

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Calculating your cup size

Subtract your band size from your bust measurement to know your cup size.

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Know how to size up or down correctly

Go up one band size if you need to go down a cup size. Refer to the chart below to get the idea. Bra sizes sometimes differ depending on each brand. Make a trial and error to get the right fit to make you feel comfortable.

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Checking if your bra size is correct

To make sure that you are wearing the correct bra size, bend forward at the waist before slipping on the bra. By doing so, you make sure that the breasts are filling the cups before hooking them.

Make sure that the level of the band matches the front. Tighten the band then shorten the straps. Buy a bra that is not too loose, meaning, only one finger could slide underneath the band. Your bra cups should not pucker, nor should your breasts bulge if you wear a close-fitting shirt.

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Look sideways in a mirror, then check to make sure that your breasts sit midway between your shoulders and elbows. Otherwise, you should find a bra that provides more support. Buy a bra that fits perfectly after you secure them on the outermost hook. Over time, bras loosen so you might need to use the tightest hook.