Understanding bra sizes.

nottslass_2

Horseunderwater wrote: »

To get measured bra /cup size:
I use inches as I am older and understand it better this way.
measure underneath the bust on ribs as you breath out, this gives the back size odd number +5inch even number+ 4inch. Then measure a 2nd time around the fullest part of bust, pref with a bra on if you can. Deduct the smaller from the large band size(+inch result) and the inch difference will give you the cup size. It is fairly accurate way to do it. When my Mother was alive that is how she was taught to measure a womanly bust and it does work. So 1"= A cup and 2" =B cup etc.
http://www.whatsmybrasize.co.uk/ Instructions. You should ideally measure up every time you go out to buy a new bra, as we all change in some way. Weight can go up and down.

Sorry but that calculator is wayyyyyyyyyy inaccurate it added 4 inches to my band size - you do not add any inches to get the correct band size.

j.e.j.

Horseunderwater wrote: »

To get measured bra /cup size:
I use inches as I am older and understand it better this way.
measure underneath the bust on ribs as you breath out, this gives the back size odd number +5inch even number+ 4inch. Then measure a 2nd time around the fullest part of bust, pref with a bra on if you can. Deduct the smaller from the large band size(+inch result) and the inch difference will give you the cup size. It is fairly accurate way to do it. When my Mother was alive that is how she was taught to measure a womanly bust and it does work. So 1"= A cup and 2" =B cup etc.
http://www.whatsmybrasize.co.uk/ Instructions. You should ideally measure up every time you go out to buy a new bra, as we all change in some way. Weight can go up and down.

Yes, that is the traditional way of measuring, but these days it does not work. Maybe modern bra sizing has changed, I'm not sure, but if you use that calculator, chances are you're going to end up with a back size that's wayyy too big.

tru

The old way of measuring still works on M&S bras (if you're lucky enough to get an assistant who can do it properly!) and Asda bras. I haven't visited every other shop, lol, but I haven't found anywhere else where a bra fits me using that method.

vixarooni

thatlemming wrote: »

If you let me know your underbust and overbust measurements I can give you an idea of what's likely to be right if you want.

(work at bravissimo part time)

I'm in shock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you said what's likely to be right because i was always taught that measuring around the bust is highly inaccurate!

My boobs at 25 will be a different shape to a woman of 45 who has breast fed and had 5 children. Or a woman who has had a boob job, or a woman who is 82.

I didn't think bravissimo were into that at all!

gettingready

It is not just the size - it is the shape of the boobs that matter too.

Bravissimo done nothing for me - the few times I was there. They "fitted" me with a bra that few hours later was digging everywhere.

I have narrow shoulders, normally get 34 bras sometimes G, sometimes FF sometimes GG but the shoukder straps are always too far apart for me and tha nonsense about the middle part of the bra having to lie flat against the skin.. no thanks - when it does - my boobas are not at the front of me but each under a different arm.

It is always hit and miss with buyin bras - starting with cheap ones and ending with those in £40+ price range they simply do not fit well.

I NEVER had a bra that supports from the cup, ever - always end up with shoulder straps digging in, leavng mssice red marks.

And what is going on with the being padded? Jesus, with my sie the last thing I need is padding nside the bra - yukkkk

Sorry re spelling, got to cut those nails

guineapig

Years ago I got measured at M&S they told me I was a 36 C, so I bought a few bras in that size, but found them to be too tight across the back ( even on the last hooks) so I did my own thing and tried on a 38 B, comfort across the back, boobies fit in cups fine. That was about 12 plus years ago and I am still comfy in my 38 B and my weight has been the same all along???!!! As the Americans say "go figure"!
This does seem to prove what another poster said about going up in one size means a reduction in cup size.

System

I NEVER had a bra that supports from the cup, ever - always end up with shoulder straps digging in, leavng mssice red marks.

I dont get red marks but i'd do anything to buy a bra that doesnt slide off my shoulders. I spend the day pulling them back up because they annoy me. I tried tightening the straps but very often it just pulls the back up.

Katexx

Judi wrote: »

I dont get red marks but i'd do anything to buy a bra that doesnt slide off my shoulders. I spend the day pulling them back up because they annoy me. I tried tightening the straps but very often it just pulls the back up.

Have you tried a smaller back? I was always like this when I wore a 32 (which I thought fit fine at the time) but since I went down to 30 I very rarely have a problem now, and they fit much better. Especially with the bras I usually wear, Debenhams 'Gorgeous' ones - they have nice wide straps that can be adjusted to go really short (I've had problems with some straps on other bras not physically being able to go short enough, I must have weird shoulders haha) and I can adjust them to be nice and tight without the back of my bra riding up at all.