How to Measure for Perfect Bra Fitness

Tired of being pinched by your bra? Do you constantly look in the mirror and notice an unsightly bulge just above your bra line? You are most definitely wearing the wrong bra size if you suffer from either of these problems. Learn how to quickly measure for a perfect fit for your next undergarment purchase.

Wearing a bra should be like second nature to any woman, so getting one that fits perfectly is the key to sporting a perfect look while almost being unaware that you are wearing one. When measuring yourself for a bra, you will need a flexible tape measure that will neatly wrap around your body. It has been argued that women should measure while wearing a bra already, but my thought is that if you are wearing a size that is too small for you while you measure, then your sizing is going to be inaccurate. My suggestion is to measure topless, starting with the band size (the band size is the number that appears on a bra size, not the letter). Hold the measuring tape firmly in place just under your sternum, and completely but snugly under your breasts. Wrap it all of the way around your body, front to back, then around to the front again. When the measuring tape meets the point where you began (which, by the way, you should still be holding the measuring tape in that spot with one hand) record that number. If your measurement falls in between numbers, round up or down to the nearest whole number. For example, if your measurement topped out at 30 and 3/4 inches, round up to 31. It is best to round up to the next whole number if your measurement falls anywhere within the range of the 1/2 inch mark. If your number was an even number (30 inches), you will then add 4 to it, an end result in this case of 34. This will be your band size. If your measurement was an odd number, such as 31, you will then add 5 for a final number of 36, your band size.