It could mean you would fit two different bra sizes and they both fit you just fine. In order to find the right size bra you will need to take your measurements. Read the measurement from the tape and round up or down if necessary to the nearest multiple of five ie. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. Studio brings you a great bra fitting guide to ensure your bra is the right size gives maximum support and fits comfortably every time. This is how the underband of the bra will fit so the tape should be tight but not uncomfortable.
This free calculator estimates bra size based on bust size frame size and commonly used measurement standards. Heres how to hedge your bets. The triumph store locator will help you to find the one closest to you. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. And if you wear a plus size bra it can be even harder to find a bra that fits. Only at victorias secret.
According to research as many as 75 of women wear the wrong size bra. Its important for you to find out if youre just in between two bra sizes. Unfortunately its difficult to know which system individual designers and labels use. Its best to do this measurement while youre not wearing a bra or you can do it wearing one just be careful not to sit the tape over your bra or underwire. The modern measurement is being adopted by more manufacturers though some still use the traditional style. Navigate different fitting styles.
Currently there are two different bra fitting styles outlined below. Compare the differences between sizing standards for the us uk eu and for australia and new zealand or explore hundreds of other calculators addressing math health fitness finance and more. So if i follow the bra size calculator my ideal bra fitting is 36c. This measurement is your underbust. The underwire in your bra can hurt if its sitting on your breast tissue or armpit rather than your ribcage. 75 80 85 etc.
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. Your bra size is 40d. Measurement should represent the smallest size of your ribcage. Dont let this scare you. 80 of the support comes from the band. Finding the perfect fitting bra starts with knowing your correct size.
Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. We recommend a professional bra fitting in one of our triumph stores.