DIY METHOD: DETERMINING YOUR CORRECT BRA AND CUP SIZE

Hey ladies,

Howz da goin'? I have had a lot of requests asking about how to correctly measure boob sizes and cups, so i have decided to oblige y'all. It is very important to wear the correct sized bra, as ill fitting bras can disfigure your boobs. Also, you don't want to look like the lady here if everything has gone south, so please get measuring.

Like i informed you in my second post here about where to buy good support bras at a bargain, there are stores that do boob measurements and if you live in the UK, Marks & Spencer, La Senza and John Louis offer this service. If however, you do not have access to these services, then please read and follow my instructions below to do this manually. You will need a tape measure (preferably paper) in inches, and a pencil. Optimally, you should be wearing your most comfortable bra when the following measurements are being done, though this is not mandatory. In my opinion though, doing it braless is more accurate but this is best if you are doing it yourself and if your boobs haven't given in to velocity. If however, you're having your boobs measured at stores that offer this service, then i'd advise you wear a comfortable sports bra instead of going au naturelle, so as not to embarass the attendant...lol!!!

There are two variables you'd need to determine, to correctly find your bra and cup size. These variables are your frame size and your chest+breast size. Keep in mind, however, that determining your bra and cup size is not an exact science. If you find you should be wearing a 34 C, but a 32 B fits you better, obviously get the more comfortable one.

1. To Determine Frame & Bra Size:

The frame size is the diameter around your chest, just below your breasts. Using the tape measure, measure around your ribcage directly under your breasts. There should be no breast tissue measured while determining your frame size. Record your results on a piece of paper.
Add 5 to this number to determine your bra size. If the number you get is odd, round up to the next even number. For example, if your frame size is 26 inches, when you add 5 to this you get 31 inches. You should therefore round up to the even number which is 32 inches (since bras only come in even numbers). This is your bra size- 32 inches.

2. To Determine Breast Size:

The next measurement goes around the chest over and including the fullest part of your bust (usually at the level of the nipples). Technically, you should take this measurement while wearing a comfortable bra, so i usually tell my clients this; but like i said earlier, if you're doing it yourself, then go commando baby! This is the diameter of your chest+breast. Record this number on your piece of paper.

3. To Calculate Cup Size:

Now, take the chest + breast size number, and subtract your bra size number. Then use my guide below to determine your cup size. Sorry, i can't figure out how to table this and the tab button isn't working with blogger, so i have used colours to illustrate; Green for the inches for blue for the cup sizes.

Difference (line 5 minus 4) Cup Size
0 to 1/2 inch AA
1/2 to 1 inch A
1 to 2 1/2 inches B
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches C
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches D
4 1/2 to 6 inches DD (E)
6 to 7 inches DDD (F)
7 to 8 inches G
etc., etc. etc.

4. For example:

Let's assume your frame size is 31 inches, your bra size is therefore 36 inches (31 + 5 = 36 inches). In addition, assume you measured your chest+breast size at 40 inches. Now, take your chest+breast size (40), and subtract your bra size (36). You get 4 inches as the difference. Using the table above, you find that anyone with a difference between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches (including 4) has a cup size D. Your correct bra and cup size is therefore 36 D.

There you go ladies. I hope I have detailed everything as accurately as possible. See? I'm not selfish...*smile*

Hugs. xxx