The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. My advice is to measure a couple of times and write down the outcomes. The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. Use the following to convert the bra sizes betweem different locations. The centre front of the bra sits between the breasts and is also called a bra bridge. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit.
Try to go up a cup size keeping the under bust size the same. Dont have the tape measure too tight that it flattens your bust. It may take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Only at victorias secret. The bra bridge should lie flat against the body. For example if your bust measures 37 inches and your band size not the exact measurement but the band size you found above is 34 the difference will be 3.
A cup measurement measure around your body at the fullest part of the bust. Only a slight difference in your measurements could mean you would fit another bra size. Lingerie cup measurement size guide. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video. If there is a gap between the bra bridge and your rib cage or the bra bridge sits on top of your breasts it might mean that the cup size is too small. When measuring remember to wear a bra keep the tape measure straight and snug and make sure its warm.