Women's Bras - Size Matters!

Eighty percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra research shows. Is it because your body has changed, or you never really got it right the first time? Either way it can be an uncomfortable and unbecoming problem.


Finding the right bra is not rocket science, but it can be the difference between looking stunning or feeling blah. Here is the proper method for choosing wisely.

Band size is measured by by drawing the tape around the upper part of your chest, underneath your arms and rounding up to the nearest even inch. Cup size is determined the same way. but measuring around your breasts as well. Then you subtract the band size. Each inch that your bust size is greater than your band size, it represents a cup size. So if your bust measurement is 4 inches larger than your band size you wear a D cup.

Be sure to adjust the straps and make sure your breasts are settled in the bra. The bra should feel as if it is just supporting your breasts. No discomfort or pressure points that make you feel crooked should be present. It may take a few different styles to find the proper fit. Putting on a white cotton tee shirt and looking at your front and back in a mirror will show you any unsightly wrinkles or digging.

Remember that you are using your bras and undergarments to shape yourself. They should always enhance your appearance, and can even make you look thinner. So be sure that you have the best fit.