Bra Sizes (confused dot com!)?!
Question: I've tried being professionally measured and measuring myself for a bra, and I sure am getting a lot of varied answers..
I've been told I have a 38E bust, a 36G bust, a 42B, a 38H, and at one point I was told I had a 42H. The strange answers don't stop there, but I'm not even attempting to list them all! It's so confusing!!
I have large breasts, but they are very hollow at the tops, if that makes sense? I think it might affect bra size, but I'm not sure.
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you ladies could give me some advice and help?
Thanks && love :)
Answers: I've tried being professionally measured and measuring myself for a bra, and I sure am getting a lot of varied answers..
I've been told I have a 38E bust, a 36G bust, a 42B, a 38H, and at one point I was told I had a 42H. The strange answers don't stop there, but I'm not even attempting to list them all! It's so confusing!!
I have large breasts, but they are very hollow at the tops, if that makes sense? I think it might affect bra size, but I'm not sure.
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you ladies could give me some advice and help?
Thanks && love :)
Does sound confusing! I'd personally, would just go to a bra shop, and pick a certain brand of bra, and try on all the sizes they tell you, and see which one fits you the most perfectly! Because it's just not the size, believe me, it's how it fits!
Find a supportive sports bra
when my wife was porofessionally measured - here's how they did it
take the meaurement flat against your chest, just up under the breast
that is your # 36-38-44 etc
the letters are your cup size - and a good lingerie store
can help you determine that
all the best
PS her next 4 bras I bought fit Wonderfully! from that store
Hi I know eaxctly what you mean and I have the same problem. Even if I've been and had my bras measured they all seem to differ in sizes. For example my bust size differs at M&S from that of John Lewis's measuring service.
I've kind of resolved this by ordering from figleaves.com I order several different sizes and return those that do not fit properly.
I dispair when people say get your bust measured properly as I have found that not many know how to measure properly even in M&S you may find one or two assitants that know their stuff but thats all.
Rachelle that is a wise thing to do as it is the shape and fit that seems to count rather than the size.
Just measure below ur breasts (say 34"). add five inches to it. if odd figure (39"), make it the next even figure (40"). This is ur bra size.
Now measure on the top of ur breasts (say 43"). Now subtract the bra size (43-40=3). for 1 - cup size is A, for 2 - cup size is B, for 3 - cup size is C, for 4 - cup size is D.
Go for it!!
sometimes just professionally measured bra sizes does not fit some women. You have to measure correctly your Bra size , then for same size try different brands and see which fits you well. Sometimes it is not possible fir you to judge whether it is fitting OK or not , so better to ask a friend ( a male friend or your hubby would be glad to give such feedback ! )
try some on at the shop before you buy. see what fits best. all bra makes, styles etc. are different, so you'll probably end up with loads of bras that are different sizes. just get what fits you.
dont mind that i am not a lady but i am a fashion designer passed from lorel and i think i could advise u better
now listen it carefully ur boobs are hollow at the tops but they are jusy as well at lower then definately it should not affect ur bra size because according to my study womens bra is made to cover up whole portion near nipples not at tops..
Hi,
Most of women do not know their proper bra measurements. The method of deciding bra is as under
Before you begin:
Try to get someone to take the measurements for you - your posture will be more relaxed and natural. The measurements should be more accurate.
Stand up straight and breathe normally
Don't measure over the top of clothing
Wear the bra you feel most comfortable in
Use a cloth tape measure if possible. Note: Older flexible tape measures can sometimes stretch and distort over time.
Traditional measurement method:
Determining your Bra/Band size
(ribcage circumference measurement)
1. Measure around the chest directly under the breast at a constant height with the cloth measuring tape. Add 5 inches to that measurement. This dimension is your bra/band size (If the bra size works out to an ODD number go up one inch to the next EVEN number.) This should equal the circumference around the chest, directly above the breasts/under the arms.
2. Now measure around the chest at the height of the fullest part of the breast. The measuring tape should be held horizontal, flat on your back, and your arms should be down. Make a note of that measurement (only used for comparison) and compare it to the Bra Size from step 1.
Determining your Cup size
(projection of breasts from chest wall)
3. To determine the proper Cup Size, find the difference between step 2 and step 1 (step 2 - step 1.) Use the chart below to determine your Cup Size.
Chart to Determine
Bra Cup Size
Example:
Difference Cup Size Step 1: Underbust measurement is 37". Add 5 inches. Bra Size is 42.
Step 2: Full bust measurement is 45".
Step 3: 45 - 42 = 3" difference. Cup size is C.
Result: Buy a 42C bra.
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Half inch
One inch
Two inches
Three inches
Four inches
Five inches
Six inches
Seven inches AA cup
A cup
B cup
C cup
D cup
DD or E cup
F cup
G cup
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1 inch ~= 2.5 centimeters
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The usual bra measuring system may not work:
Some people have written to me suggesting that the previous measurement scheme does not work at ALL for them. Why? The previous measurement guide is an approximation. Each person is unique, and all busts differ in volume, shape and spacing, just as each person's unique body size, height, and weight can affect a bra's fit; a tape measure and simple formula may not always tell the whole story. Plus, even if the measurements ARE accurate, there are no real "standards" for bra sizing, so differences between manufacturers is common.
Measure around the chest directly under the breast.
Measure around the chest, directly above the breasts/under the arms.
If the difference between the two measurements is two inches or less, use the Step 1 measurement. If the difference is over two inches, you may want to try one bra/band size larger for comfort. This will be your bra/band size.
If the under-breast measurement is an odd number, add one to reach the next even numbered bra band size.
Now measure around the chest at the height of the fullest part of the breast. The measuring tape should be held horizontal, and your arms should be down. Make a note of that measurement (only used for comparison.)
Determining your Cup Size: (projection of breasts from chest wall)
To determine the proper Cup Size, find the difference between step 5 and your bra band size. Use the chart above to determine your Cup Size.
I would suggest that seeing a bra fitter in this case would probably be best.
best thing i ever done was get measured then work it out for yourself because different styles of bras fit differently, I'm 36 ff but i can wear 34 ff or even 34 g so its all goes on where you buy your bras and the style all shops are different.
Take Care x
different shops have different sizes just stick with the one that you find feels most supportive and comfortable =]