1. Bra size chartWithout wearing a bra, measure around the fullest part of the bust (over the nipple). Be sure to keep the tape measure even all the way around your chest and back.  This is your bust measurement.
  2. Now measure around your chest, immediately below your breasts (the tape measure should wrap around your chest and back at exactly the position the band of your bra is usually at).  This is the band measurement.
  3. Calculate Your Bra Cup Size:   Subtract your band measurement from your bust measurement and refer to chart. Example: 37 inches (bust) – 34 inches (band) = 3 inches. That’s a 34C.

    So how can you tell if a particular style fits? Try these tips:

    Bend forward at the waist, then slip on the bra and hook it. This ensures your breasts are completely in the cups.

    Adjust the band. The back of the bra should be level with the front.

    Make sure the bra is not too loose. You should be able to slide only one finger underneath the band.

    Fix falling straps. First, tighten the band, then shorten the straps.

    Put on a close-fitting shirt over the bra. If the cups pucker or your breasts bulge, you’re not wearing the correct size.

    Look at yourself sideways in a mirror. Your breasts should sit midway between your shoulders and elbows. If not, you need a more supportive and better-fitting bra.

    If you need to go down a cup size for fit, go up one band size, and vice versa. For example, if a 34C is too big for you, move to a 36B.

    Choose a bra that fits perfectly when secured on the outermost hook. As the bra loosens over time, make the band taut by moving toward the tightest hook.

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