How to measure your bra size correctly

How do I know if I’m wearing the wrong bra?

It’s more common for women to wear a bra size that is far too small for them.

If you are experiencing any of the following, your bra doesn’t fit:
• The straps keep falling down
• Your bust spills out over the top, sides or bottom
• The fabric on the cups does not sit right
• You wear your bra on the last hook on the back
• The bra straps cause dents in your shoulders
• The band starts to ride up your back
• The underwire in the bra pokes into your skin
• You suffer from neck and back pain because of your bust.

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This causes pressure on your rib cage and shoulders, especially if you have bigger boobs.

This pain could spread to your shoulders and neck, especially if your bra is too small for you.

If your bra is too big for you or you don’t wear a sports bra while exercising, your breast tissue and skin around your boobs will age quickly.

This will make your boobs sag, and cause them to feel heavier.

Putting on a bra that doesn’t fit you every day could wreck your posture or cause skin abrasion.

Ready to fix the situation? Read on to find out how to measure your bra size.

The process is really easy, and all you need is a tape measure.

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How to find the perfect fitting bra

Knowing your band and cup size is the first step, but that doesn’t mean every bra in the world with that size on the care label will fit you nicely.

So how should the band, straps, and centre fit?

The band

As a general rule, the band should sit firm and straight. But, you should be able to fit two fingers under it.

If there is no resistance and the band is too loose, you will need a smaller size.

However, if you can’t quite cram your fingers underneath, you should opt for the next size up.

The straps

Does anyone really know what to do when it comes to adjusting their bra straps? Not too tight and not too loose is what most people go by, a la Goldilocks.

However, did you know adjusting the straps in a specific way is the key to securing the perfect fit?

On new bras, the straps will normally be too tight, and you will need to loosen them.

Your straps should sit comfortably on the shoulder without pinching or sliding, and they should not mark your shoulders.

Your bra straps shouldn’t be doing any heavy lifting. If they are, you have a problem with your bra band.

If your shoulders slope or are narrow, your straps will naturally fall off your shoulders even if your bra fits you.

In this case, you should try out racerback straps, halter bras, or leotard back bras.

The centre

Ever heard of the ‘bra bridge’? Well, it’s time to get acquainted. The bra bridge is the little bit of fabric that sits between your boobs.

The centre of your bra should not lift too much, and it should sit flat on your body. However, it also shouldn’t dig into your skin.

The wires

If you fancy trying a wired bra, the wire needs to follow the curve of your boob.

If your boobs sit too far below the wire, the wire isn’t doing its job and your boobs will be given no support.

The cups

Your cups fitting depends on the other elements. If you have worked out all of the above, your cups should be perfectly moulded to your boobs.

The cup should sit smoothly without any sagging or wrinkles.