Tight bras, loose bras, itchy bras, chafing bras. These are generally indications that your bra is not fitting properly. 80 percent of women who wear a bra wear the wrong bra size. This is often due to embarrassment or not having time to have an employee of a lingerie store measure you and determine your bra size. The wrong bra size can cause many complaints, such as headaches and back and neck complaints. Women often buy and wear the same size bra for years in a row. But bra size will change several times in your life. The cause of this may be pregnancy, losing weight, gaining weight and exercising. A good bra should actually fit around you like a second skin. That is why it is important to have your bra size measured once a year. How to buy the perfect fitting bra? This is how you can do it.
Measure your bra size yourself
You can easily measure your bra size yourself. The things you need for this are:
- Centimeter
- Paper
- Pen
- Mirror
This is how you measure the correct bra size. First measure the lower width. The lower width runs from your back to directly below your breasts. Make sure that the measuring tape is tight but not constricting around your body and breathe out while measuring . Also make sure that the centimeter at the front and back is at the same height, look in the mirror for this. Now first write down the number of centimeters.
Now measure your upper width. This is the same as the lower width, but you now measure the fullest part of your breasts. Usually this is on the nipples. Also note the number of centimeters here.
A bra consists of 2 different sizes. Namely your band size (the numbers) and the cup size (the letter).
Now take the number of your dedication. If it is 83 centimeters, then your bra size is 80 or 85. Now we will calculate your cup size. Take the measurement of your top width and subtract the bottom width. Suppose your cup size is 17 centimeters, then your cup size is C. In the table below you can see which cup size you have.
|
centimeter |
cup size |
|
10-12 |
AA |
|
12-14 |
a |
|
14-16 |
b |
|
16-18 |
c |
|
18-20 |
D |
|
20-22 |
E |
|
22-24 |
F |
|
24-26 |
G |
|
26-28 |
H |
Buy bra
Now that you know your bra size, you can start buying a nice bra. But keep in mind that the table above is a guideline. A bra can have a different size per brand. If you really want to buy the right bra, it is best to have your size measured in a lingerie store and also try on the bra in the lingerie store. The salespeople can then check whether the bra actually fits you well.
Try on the bra
Once you have selected a nice bra, you should of course try it on. How do you best do this? Put on the bra and fasten it at the middle closure. First check how the bra generally fits. Are there straps pinching? Is the bra too tight or too loose? Your breasts should also not be too loose in the cup (space between your breast and the cup = cup size too large), but they should also not bulge out (cup size too small). Now check whether the underwires of the bra are also seated properly. The underwire should reach almost the sternum or almost the sternum on the inside. The outside of the brace reaches just below your armpit. Now press the bracket again. If you notice that part of your breast is under the underwire, then this bra is too small for you. Finally, bend over and shake your breasts. If your breasts stay in place nicely in the bra, then the size is right.
Different types of bras
There are different types and brands of bras. There are brands that really won’t suit you. Therefore, always try different sizes and different brands. Suppose you end up with size 75-C and you think it is just too tight, try size 80-B from the same brand or 75-C from another brand. You will see that some sizes are very close together. But if the bra does not fit comfortably, it may also be that you are wearing the wrong type of bra. The types of bras available include sports bra, t-shirt bra, balconette bra (bra where the cup runs lower over the chest and the bra straps are further on the side), and the full cup bra (covers the entire breast). ). If you have pear-shaped breasts, a balcony bra will probably suit you best. If you have round breasts, you can fit almost any type of bra.
Tips
- If you do not have very large or heavy breasts, you can also choose a bra without underwire.
- Bras with underwire provide better support and are therefore better if you have large or heavy breasts.
- Use a special sports bra when exercising. These are a bit tighter but usually do not have underwires. This makes exercising more comfortable.
- Don’t try on bras just before or during your period. You then retain more fluid and your breasts may be slightly larger than normal.
- Have yourself re-measured every now and then, or do it yourself. Your bra size can change over time.