HOW TO MEASURE YOUR BRA SIZE

Beauty secrets for older womenHome » Shopping and Product Reviews » Lingerie Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Greg Likens Basic Author | 3 Articles Joined: February 23, 2016 United States The Right Way to Measure Your Bra Size By Greg Likens | Submitted On May 27, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Learning your accurate bra size should be the first step when shopping for a bra or piece of lingerie. Unfortunately, about 80 percent of women don't know their accurate bra size. In most cases, they just don't know how to correctly measure it. So, if your bra size seems to always be a little off - either the underwire is too big or the straps are too tight - read below to help give your "ladies" the kind of comfort and support they deserve. Remember, just like your body weight, your chest size fluctuates, so if you haven't been measured in a while, now's the time to do it! You can measure your chest size with a bra on or off: Just make sure the bra you're wearing doesn't have any extra padding. You'll need a tape measurer (or a string and ruler) and maybe a trusty friend or confidant that can help you with the process: 1) To find your band size, place the measuring tape directly beneath your breasts and measure around your rib cage. Make sure it's snug, tight enough that you get an accurate measurement, but you don't want to suffocate yourself. Remember this measurement correlates with the elastic band that goes around your chest, so there's a little room for stretching, but not much! If the number you get contains a fraction, you can discard the fraction: So, a 32.5 would be a 32. 2) Take that number and add five to it. If your number ends up being an odd number, then round up. For example, you add five to 32 and you get 37, so you're most likely a 38. Now you know your accurate band size. 3) Next measure around your bustline (the point where your chest is the largest). This is a more loose measurement. You want the measuring tape to fit loosely around your chest without applying any pressure at all. This is your bust size; let's say it's a 41 (for demonstration purposes). 4) Then, subtract the band size from the bust size. For example, the difference between 41 and 38 is three (41-38=3). This number determines your cup size. Generally, with each inch, the cup size goes up a letter: - 1 inch = A cup - 2 inches = B cup - 3 inches = C cup - 4 inches = D cup - 5 inches = DD cup - And so on... According to the above chart, a bust size of 41 and a band size of 38 would make a 38C bra size. It's that easy! Now that you know your size, all you have to figure out is what color, material or style you want - and that's the hard part. Good luck shopping! Shop sexy bodystockings at http://www.lingeriediva.com. Lingerie Diva has been a leader in online lingerie sales for 10 years. We feature quality brands, such as Dreamgirl, Elegant Moments, Coquette, Leg Avenue, Escante and Shirley of Hollywood. We carry high-quality items from our vendors and offer them at great prices. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Greg_Likens/2254755 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 14 times Word count: 457 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Shopping and Product Reviews: Lingerie Greg Likens Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Lingerie Article Feed Lingerie Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Sexy Lingerie Sets Get Adventuress With Sexy Lingerie Show Her Your Love With a Gift of Sexy Lingerie The Power of the Woman in Sexy Lingerie Buying Sexy Lingerie The Perfect Sexy Lingerie Tips for Choosing Sexy Lingerie Matching Lingerie Sets - The Foundation of the Perfect Lingerie Collection How to Buy Sexy Lingerie For Your Body Type Sexy and Sheer Lingerie Sets - Whatever Your Figure Recent Articles Why You Should Have A Reliable Ladies' Lingerie Supplier Quality Lingerie Websites A Short Introduction on the Body Shaper Lingerie for Women The Plus Size Lingerie Introducing You To The Waist Trainer Latex or the Waist Cincher Plus Size Lingerie Buying Tips Waist Cinchers - Do They Have Any Benefits? What To Look For When Buying Sexy Lingerie Top Tips To Buy The Right Shapewear For You EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide