Bra Fitting

You’d think that it’s second nature for women to know her bra size. But surprisingly, about 80% of women are not wearing the right bra fitting. Usually, women just guess their size, being too embarrassed or stubborn to get proper bra fitting.

The wrong bra fitting results in discomfort, rashes and back pains while underwires and straps can bite into your skin. So, how do you determine your own size? Bra fitting is easy to do it yourself. This bra fitting guide will help you correctly measure your bra size. First, use a measuring tape to measure around your bare rib cage, just beneath your breasts. Add 4 or 5 inches to this number to bring it up to an even-numbered measurement. This is your chest size. For the cup size, measure the fullest part of your breast, usually at the level of the nipples. Now subtract your chest size from the cup size. If the difference is up to 1 /2 inch, then your cup size is an AA. A measurement of 1 /2 inch to 1 inch indicates an A cup, 1 to 2 inches a B cup, 2 to 3 inches a C cup, 3 to 4 inches a D cup, and 4 to 5 inches a DD or E cup.

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If you have any bra fitting problems, you just need to adjust the bra or get another size. If the band digs in, the cups overflow, the sides are too tight, or the underwire digs in, then you need to choose a larger size. If the bust line sags, the back of the bra rides up, or the cups are under-filled, adjust the shoulder straps or choose a smaller size.

You can also get help on fitting a bra if you are still unsure of your size. Getting professional bra fitting from a bra fit specialist will ensure an accurate measurement of your bra. Intimacy and Wacoal has a bra fitting specialist ready to give you a bra fitting. Department stores offer bra fitting services and they can help you choose the style that works with your body type. There are also bra fitting events wherein you can get a bra fitting done by experts.

A proper fitting of bra will not only give you the comfort you need, it will also enhance your features. The right bra fitting will help you look your best in clothing. Buy the bra you need, not the bra you would like to size up to.