Band size frame size the band size is the size of the bra band around the torso. Try some different types of bras and some so called cross over sizes example. However band sizes come in different measurements in different countries in that sizes such as small medium and large equate to different measurements. To find out your bra size all you need is a measuring tape or a piece of string or ribbon and a ruleryou should do this at least yearly. Bra size chart uk how to determine your bra size. The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and.
This is the biggest myth about bra sizes. Find out here how you will know it fits correctly. That a d cup looks the same on every band size or that having small breasts automatically means youre an a cup. The two major aspects of bra size are the band size and the cup size. For example if you measured your band size as 83 cm 33 in youd round that number down to 80. Exercise aging pregnancy and weight gain or loss can affect your bra size.
You need to measure both under bust measurement and over bust measurement. Actually cup size is proportional to band size meaning its dependent on your band measurement. See illustration above and read our measuring instructions below. To determine your bra size and to find the perfect fitting bra it is very important that you measure your body carefully. The most important thing here is that the bra fits perfectly and you feel comfortable wearing it. Bra size chart for international customers.
Pick a month and try to remember to measure during that month every year. By learning the different shapes sizes and measurements of millions women we created bras with unmatched comfort and support and put that community data to use in the original fit quiz for women everywhere to find bras in their right size no fitting rooms no measuring tape no sifting through store racks for a bra you might fit into. Plug your bra measurements into the bra size calculator to get your perfect fit. Since bra sizes are mainly taken in inches youll need to go online and find a bra size calculator to then convert your measurements. Only at victorias secret. Now how to measure your bra size at home.
The chart below compares bra sizes used in the united states with bra size conventions in other parts of the world. Your calculated bra size is 75c the relevant cross over sizes will be 80b and 70d. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. Learn how to measure your bra size by watching our step by step video.