Measuring your Boobs!

Sorry for the delay in blogs. I'm glad some of you actually read this thing!

So.. let's talk about measuring boobs for bras. I used to work in the bra business and had a knack for eyeballing boob sizes. Yes, you read that right... I was able to tell a woman's ( and sometimes a man's) bra size just by looking. The easiest part was the strap, and the cup could be tricky, depending on what type it was: underwire, wire, gel pads, water, or lining. SO! Here's a DIY measuring guide!

Step 1, Measure for Band Size: Need help? Expanded band measuring instructions.

Keeping the measuring tape parallel with the ground, measure around your bra directly under your bust after expelling all air from your lungs - you want this measurement to be as small as possible. Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number. If the measurement is even, add 4" if the measurement is odd, add 5"

Step 2, Measure for Cup Size: Need help? Expanded cup measuring instructions.

Standing straight, with your arms at your side, measure at the fullest part of your bust (while wearing a non-padded bra) making sure the measuring tape is parallel with the ground and not binding. Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number.

Step 3, Calculate Your Bra Size:

Subtract your band measurement (step 1) from your cup measurement (step 2). Generally, for each inch in difference, the cup goes up by one size. See the conversion chart here. Example: Step 1: 34" under measurement +4" = 38" band Step 2: 40" over measurement Step 3: 40" - 38" = 2" or Cup "B" Your size would be 38B Important Note: this measuring system tends to become less accurate as the cup sizes go above a D. Additionally, some manufacturers name larger cup sizes differently. See "The Proper Measuring Techniques for Plus-Size Women".