TLC’s “What Not to
Wear” recently
devoted a show to
assist women in
how to accurately
determine bra size.
It ’s no secret the
majority of women
are not wearing
the correct bra
size, many women
learned that from
Oprah Winfrey. I
have so theories
about why this is
the case … Lets face
it, ladies, our bra
size changes over
time. Post children,
our breasts may
become less full,
and sadly may
decide they enjoy
pointing
southward. Some
women may just
not want to fess
up to their TRUE
bra size. You may
just be a bit
smaller than you ’re
willing to admit, or
(in my case) a bit
bigger …
Anyway, if you
take the time and
effort to size
yourself accurately,
you will not only
be a lot more
comfortable, but
frankly you ’ll in all
probability look
better in your
clothes.
In Top Picks for
Minimizer Bras-
Best Minimizer Bra,
I’ve included a bra
size calculator for
your convenience.
I ’ve also walked
you through the
steps in the
measurement
process. I urge you
to take a look
there before you
proceed.
How to
Determine Bra
Size
When you’re
wondering how to
measure for bra
size, I ’m pretty
much convinced
you need to be an
octopus. It is worth
the time to have
yourself properly
fitted. You can go
to a department
store or a specialty
bra store for this. If
you choose not to
go this route,
definitely have
another set of
hands assist you in
the measuring
process. However,
bear in mind, these
measurements are
not the end-all, be-
all answer to your
size! They are a
good
approximation,
however. A
knowledgeable
sales assistant will
be able to look at
you in your bra
and determine
whether or not it ’s
a good fit.
Ironically, the first
time I went to a
professional to get
properly fitted for
a bra, I ended up
with one of the
most ill-fitting bras
I ’ve ever had. It
was way too tight!
By the end of the
day, I had horrible
chafing and a
painful indentation
mark where the
band was
squeezing me like a
boa constrictor. So,
I ended up
exchanging this bra
for a larger band
size and the
problem was
solved. So, again,
the measurements
are for
approximation
purposes. Different
brands of bras
simply fit
differently, even if
they are the exact
same cup and
band size.
How to
Determine Bra
Size
How to
Determine Bra
Size: Clues You
Have the Wrong
Size
The mesh between
the cups should
not be sticking
out. It should lay
plush against your
skin. If it doesn ’t,
you not only have
an ill-fitting bra
(it ’s probably too
small), but you’re
also sure to have
that uniboob look
going on.
Your breasts
should not be
spilling out of the
cups. If they are,
you need a bigger
cup size.
Your breasts
should not be
slipping out under
the bra. If you are
flailing your arms
around, going wild,
it shouldn’t
matter. The band
should be tight
enough to keep
your breasts in
place. You need a
smaller band size if
arm movements
cause the girls to
fall out.
The straps should
not hurt and dig
into your
shoulders. If they
do, it means the
straps are bearing
too much of the
weight and the
band isn ’t doing its
job. In this case,
the band size is
probably just too
big.
Your breasts
should fill the
entire cup of your
bra. There should
be no excess
material, pooches,
or wrinkles in the
cups. If there is,
you need to go
down a cup size.
The band should
not be slipping
around throughout
the day. It should
stay fixed just
below your breasts.
Finally, bras should
not create folds of
fat anywhere. I ’ve
had bras that are
so tight around the
back, it looks like I
have all kinds of
fat folds on my
back. This can also
happen under the
band in the front
or along the sides
under your arms.
It ’s a definitive clue
your band size is
way too small.
How to
Determine Bra
Size:
EXPERIMENT,
EXPERIMENT,
EXPERIMENT!
Being armed with
your new bra size
measurements
does not ensure
you ’re now going
to always get the
correct bra for
you. I ’ve been
amazed by the
variations between
two different bras
that are seemingly
identical except for
brand. You are
going to have to
buy some losers
along the way, I ’m
afraid.
Talk to friends who
have similar
physiques and see
what brands of
bras work for
them. One of my
best friends has
large breasts like
myself and a
similar figure, so
we compare notes
on brands and
sizes.
Bear in mind, bras
WILL stretch out
over time. The
bands that seem to
be perfect at first
will begin to
stretch out after
repeated wear. So,
if you are
struggling with
band size when bra
shopping, I
recommend you go
with the larger size
for this reason.
Finally, it really
pays off to get
adjustable straps,
ladies. It ’s part of
making a bra the
most custom fit it
can be. And, like
the band, straps
will stretch out
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