Brittiany
At Victoria's Secret I'm always measured at 32C but the cups are usually too small and my chest spills over. Is there a more accurate way to determine bra size or a similar band size with larger cups I should be using?
Answer
The most accurate way to measure chest/bra size is to try a bra on. Victoria's secret are horrible fitters and I would advise against listening to their advice. They generally don't stock any band sizes smaller than a 32 (and many women should be wearing a 30 or a 28 band!).
Measure your underbust - the part of your rib that is directly under your breasts. Do this while not wearing any clothes, and make sure the measuring tape is tight. What number do you get? If it's a 28, you should be wearing a 28 inch band, if it's a 30, a 30 inch band, etc. Do not add any numbers to this measurement (contrary to popular belief, one should not add 4 or 5 inches to get their band size - this is simply incorrect). Not all bras are the same though, so you won't be a 30 in every single bra. I measure around 30 inches and I'm usually a 28 actually and not a 30. It all depends on the bra and how it is made and it's always best to try it on.
If you have a slim figure, it's likely a 32 is too big in the band. What hook do you put your band on when you first get it? It should be very snug/tight on the LOOSEST hook when you first get it, and sit paralell across your back. It shouldn't ride up. If you can hook it on the tightest hook when you first get it, chances are it is way too big and you need to go down a band size or two. When you go down a band size, your cup size increases by 1 size.
Let's say, for the purpose of this, you measure 28 or 29 inches under your bust and needed to go down a band size or two.
32C = 30D = 28DD - these are all the same cup volume.
Now, if you are spilling over your cups quite a lot, you may need to increase your size by 2 cups, and not 1. That would make you a 32D if it's spilling out a little, or 32DD if it's spilling out a lot. If you find after what I've said that the band is too big, this would make you a:
30DD or E in the 30 band.
or
28E or F in the 28 band.
I hope this helps. If it's still a little confusing, please visit this link, which is very informative: http://www.theholyfit.com/#/getting_fitted/ It gives you an idea of what an incorrectly fitting bra looks like, and what a good fitting bra looks like. The girl in the video went into the fitting room wearing a 36C, but came out wearing a 30FF! It also shows you that these sizes aren't necessarily as huge as people perceive them to be.
The most accurate way to measure chest/bra size is to try a bra on. Victoria's secret are horrible fitters and I would advise against listening to their advice. They generally don't stock any band sizes smaller than a 32 (and many women should be wearing a 30 or a 28 band!).
Measure your underbust - the part of your rib that is directly under your breasts. Do this while not wearing any clothes, and make sure the measuring tape is tight. What number do you get? If it's a 28, you should be wearing a 28 inch band, if it's a 30, a 30 inch band, etc. Do not add any numbers to this measurement (contrary to popular belief, one should not add 4 or 5 inches to get their band size - this is simply incorrect). Not all bras are the same though, so you won't be a 30 in every single bra. I measure around 30 inches and I'm usually a 28 actually and not a 30. It all depends on the bra and how it is made and it's always best to try it on.
If you have a slim figure, it's likely a 32 is too big in the band. What hook do you put your band on when you first get it? It should be very snug/tight on the LOOSEST hook when you first get it, and sit paralell across your back. It shouldn't ride up. If you can hook it on the tightest hook when you first get it, chances are it is way too big and you need to go down a band size or two. When you go down a band size, your cup size increases by 1 size.
Let's say, for the purpose of this, you measure 28 or 29 inches under your bust and needed to go down a band size or two.
32C = 30D = 28DD - these are all the same cup volume.
Now, if you are spilling over your cups quite a lot, you may need to increase your size by 2 cups, and not 1. That would make you a 32D if it's spilling out a little, or 32DD if it's spilling out a lot. If you find after what I've said that the band is too big, this would make you a:
30DD or E in the 30 band.
or
28E or F in the 28 band.
I hope this helps. If it's still a little confusing, please visit this link, which is very informative: http://www.theholyfit.com/#/getting_fitted/ It gives you an idea of what an incorrectly fitting bra looks like, and what a good fitting bra looks like. The girl in the video went into the fitting room wearing a 36C, but came out wearing a 30FF! It also shows you that these sizes aren't necessarily as huge as people perceive them to be.
What is my bra size????
Meow
At the moment I'm wearing 36 c by my cups are slightly too small.
I'm 36 inches around (over my chest and around my back), each individual boob is 11inches from the left of the boob to the right, and each individual boob is 20inches round. From the side of one boob to the other is 22 inches (over the boobs) and my back is 15inches.
So what is my bra size with these measurements? It will be very helpful to know so I can buy the right sized bra.
Also, am I big (don't have to answer this but information before is a must to answer)
Bust: 36inches
Under bust: 30inches
I'm in Australia
Thanks :)
Answer
Hey,
The two measurements we need to answer are around your body directly under your bust, and around your body over the fullest part of your bust.
Also need to know what country you're in since bras are measured different ways in different places, and it would be helpful to know how you find the fit of the 36C, both in terms of how you fit into the cups, and how the band fits around your body.
I know you put a lot of effort into providing measurements there so I'm sorry to have to say "don't know yet..." full marks for trying though! :)
EDITED TO ADD: Okay! Well, you don't mention that your band is too loose, but if you're only 30 inches around your body under your boobs a 36 band sounds way too big. You do say the cup is a little small, so I would suggest you try a 34D, that would seem the logical next move and would be your correct UK size. I think in Aus that's a 12D, but I may be wrong... I can't say I've bought many bras in Aus!
Unless you're miles from the nearest store do try them on before you buy - any measured size is only a guide, and there's no substitute for trying them on.
Oh, and I wouldn't say that's 'big', but it's certainly a good size - on the large side of medium - perfection in fact. Happy shopping! :)
Hey,
The two measurements we need to answer are around your body directly under your bust, and around your body over the fullest part of your bust.
Also need to know what country you're in since bras are measured different ways in different places, and it would be helpful to know how you find the fit of the 36C, both in terms of how you fit into the cups, and how the band fits around your body.
I know you put a lot of effort into providing measurements there so I'm sorry to have to say "don't know yet..." full marks for trying though! :)
EDITED TO ADD: Okay! Well, you don't mention that your band is too loose, but if you're only 30 inches around your body under your boobs a 36 band sounds way too big. You do say the cup is a little small, so I would suggest you try a 34D, that would seem the logical next move and would be your correct UK size. I think in Aus that's a 12D, but I may be wrong... I can't say I've bought many bras in Aus!
Unless you're miles from the nearest store do try them on before you buy - any measured size is only a guide, and there's no substitute for trying them on.
Oh, and I wouldn't say that's 'big', but it's certainly a good size - on the large side of medium - perfection in fact. Happy shopping! :)
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