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. Audrey hepburn 32a. Always check a size chart that includes all small cup sizes. Dobreva womens floral lace front closure padded push up underwire bra aa dd cups see details at amazoncouk. Small bra size chart. If its odd add 5 instead.
Make sure that the measuring tape is at the same height in the back as in the front and that it is parallel to the ground. Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. Then wrap some soft measuring tape around your torso directly under your bust where your bra band is. If this measurement is even add 4 to get your band size. Now look up your bra size in the bra size chart above or use the bra size calculator.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. You can also see that you are close to band size 36. Only at victorias secret. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Aa and a cup celebrities.
Women who need cup aa or aaa wont find their bra size in most size charts. 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. Here a definitive 5 step guide for how to measure your bra size at home. Weve shown some anonymous a cup wearers above but there are a number of past and present celebrities rumored to have this cup size too. A well fitted bra can totally make or break an outfitbut figuring out how to measure your bra size is not easy. If you look at the chart you would have a band size 34 and a cup size aa.
Next measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust. Natalie portman 32a. Take note of the measurement in inches and centimeters and write it on a piece of paper. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. Nicole richie 32a or 32aa. If you measure 78 centimeters only a difference of 1 centimeter you would likely choose a band size 36.
Here are just some of the famous names with whom you may share a cup or bra size. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. To measure your bra size first stand in front of a mirror with a non padded bra on. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video.