When it comes to comfort and support, wearing the right bra size is just as important as choosing the right bra style. So how long has it been since you've checked your bra size? There are many factors in a woman's life that affect her bust measurements; for example,pregnancy

and weight fluctuations. The average woman will wear six different bra sizes throughout her life. All things considered, it's probably worth your while to grab a tape measure and check your size. We've looked at dozens of measuring systems and found that none of them are quite the same. And, careful testing has shown that none of them have 100% accuracy rate either. As much as we wish it were, measuring for a bra is not an exact science. So, what's a woman to do? Here is some common-sense advice for a perfect fit. Start with this simple first step: If you own abra

Make sure the band fits correctly. If the band is too tight and just plain uncomfortable, it's too
small. Signs that your band size is too big include breasts falling out from the bottom of your bra,
and the back riding up. A correctly sized band will fit firmly around your back, where most of the
support is. The back and front of the band should be even and parallel to the floor.

Try this little test with your bra hooked on the loosest setting: ask someone to put their hand
between your back and the back of your bra, then to turn their hand 90 degrees. Their hand should
now be very firmly wedged and they should not be able to pull the bra further away from your
back. A new bra should be able to pass this test with the clasp on the loosest fitting- this allows
you to tighten the bra as it stretches with wear and washing. Never try a bra on its tightest fitting --
it should fit on its loosest.

tissue. It's best if the fabric panel between the cups sits firmly against your chest (sternum),
although with some makes and styles, this won't be exact. Now that you know how your bra
should fit, we offer the following measuring guidelines. Keeping in mind the many variations in
measuring systems, this is the closest we've come to an accurate way to measure for a bra. Our
system is great for determining band size. Cup size is always the difficult calculation. Don't be
surprised if the calculation results in the wrong cup size. You know your breast size better than
any measuring system.

A bra size is made up of two measurement components: band size (i.e. 34, 36, 38) and cup size
(i.e. A, B, C). To find your correct bra size, begin by wearing your best fitting bra - unpadded, and
not a minimizer or sports bra (underwire doesn't matter). If possible, have someone other than
yourself take the measurements. Not only is it faster, it also tends to be more accurate.

Standing straight, with your arms at your side, measure around your body at the fullest part of
your bust. Wrap the tape measure around you so that it is just touching, but not binding. Note:
Again, look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Round up or down to the nearest
inch as you did to find your band size. Now, subtract your band size measurement from this
second measurement. The difference is your standard cup size (see below).\ue001 Once you get into the
D cup sizes and larger, there tends to be a discrepancy among brands as to what to call sizes
beyond a D cup. We hope this information\ue001 based on the manufacturers' sizing charts clears up
some of the mystery. Measure as we described above for your correct size.\ue001 Examples: 38" - 34"
(band size) = 4" = D Cup Size. 36" - 33" = 3" = C Cup Size.