How To Measure
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Overview
To determine your correct bra size, two simple measurements are taken. You can do this at home yourself, but it may be simpler and yield more accurate results if another person takes the measurements. We recommend seeing a professional bra fitter if possible.
Measuring Band Size
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Begin by wearing your best-fitting bra. Make sure it is not a padded or minimizer style, or a sports bra. It can be underwire or wire-free.
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Measure around your bra directly underneath your bust, holding the tape parallel to the floor. Make sure you are pulling the tape tight – this measurement must be snug. Round to the nearest whole inch. For example, 30 3/8” rounds to 30”, while 30 5/8” rounds to 31”.
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Find your corresponding band size on the chart below:
27”- 29” = 32 band size
29”- 32” = 34 band size
33”- 34” = 36 band size
35”- 39” = 38 band size
39”- 41” = 40 band size
42”- 43” = 42 band size
44”- 45” = 44 band size
Measuring Cup Size
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Begin by wearing your best-fitting bra. Make sure it is not a padded or minimizer style, or a sports bra. It can be underwire or wire-free.
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Measure around your bra directly underneath your bust, holding the tape parallel to the floor. Make sure you are pulling the tape tight – this measurement must be snug. Round to the nearest whole inch. For example, 30 3/8” rounds to 30”, while 30 5/8” rounds to 31”.
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Find your corresponding band size on the chart below:
1” difference = A cup
2” difference = B cup
3” difference = C cup
4” difference = D cup
5” difference = DD cup
6” difference = DDD cup
7” difference = G cup
8” difference = H cup
For example, if you measure 30” in the band, you are a 34 band size. If you measure 38 inches around your bust, you subtract 34 from 38 for a difference of four inches, making you a 34D.
Please note, these measurements are a guideline. Measurements alone do not always provide a completely accurate size, as every woman is proportioned differently. For best results, see one of our experienced bra therapists for a personal fitting.