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The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and. Wear a t shirt bra without padding. The centre front of the bra. Round both measurements to the nearest whole. These simple bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike. This is your cup measurement.

According to bravissimo 6 out of 10 women who currently wear a c cup size bra should be wearing a d cup. Wear a comfortable but un padded bra and be sure to stand up straight. Most comfortable bra so that your boobs are held in the place you actually want them to be. Our bra fitting guide. Measure around your ribcage just below where your bra fits. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video.

Next subtract your band size from this bust measurement. Tips on how to take the perfect measurements. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. This might sound a bit over the top but the way you look and feel about yourself can be transformed by wearing bras and clothes that fit you well. With this guide managing irregular bra cup sizes should be a breeze and sore breasts from incorrect bra sizes will be things of the past. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small.

The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. Find your bra size online now. Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches. Then measure around the fullest part of your chest. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Adjust the straps so that the tip of your breast as seen from the side is in the middle of the cup.

If the underwire is sitting on your breast tissue try a bigger cup size so that all your breast tissue is enclosed in the cups and if the wire is poking into your armpit try a smaller back size but remember to go up a cup size to keep the volume in the cup size the same. The underwire in your bra can hurt if its sitting on your breast tissue or armpit rather than your ribcage. Bra size shouldnt be a guessing game. Find out if youre wearing the right size bra using our bra size calculator. For this bit most retailers recommend you wear your current favourite ie. This is your band measurement.

To work out your correct bra size we just need two measurements under your bust and your bust measurement. A top tip is to use your nipples as guidance. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Only at victorias secret. Finding a choice of bras and clothes that fit you properly can be life changing especially for us bravissimo girls. Measure around your back and the fullest part of your breasts.