Bra Size Chart – A Simple Way To Find Your Accurate Bra Size
Did you know that around 80% of women wear the wrong bra size? So, if your straps dig in and give you rashes on the shoulders or your bra’s underwires stab you at the underbust, you’re probably one of those 80 % women. Every woman is different and so are her breasts, which is why finding the right bra size becomes imperative. It is not only important to enhance appearance but also to define correct posture and lend the needed support. So, it’s time that you wear your bra according to your size as per the bra size chart.
How To Find Your True Bra Size?
We have an easy Step-by-Step guide to measure bra size using the bra size chart. The first thing to understand about measurements in the bra size chart is that there are two sizes to consider: the band size and the cup size. In order to get an estimate, you need to get a measuring tape and ensure wearing a well-fitted non-padded bra. Now, follow these simple steps to find your bra size.
Measure Your Band Size
- Place the measuring tape around the bottom band, right under your bust.
- The tape should be snug and parallel to the ground.
Measure Your Bust Size
- Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Make sure it’s neither tight nor loose & without any falls or twists.
Record your overbust and underbust measurements and refer to the bra size chart below to know your correct size amongst the list of bra sizes. Alternatively, you can find your perfect fit with our 2 minutes bra fit test.
India Bra Size Chart (in inches)Bra Size Checklists for the Perfect Fit
1. Underband
Your underband should have a snug fit and lie parallel to the ground. You should be able fit two fingers comfortably underneath the band.
2. Sideband
The broader the sideband, the better the support. For a plus-size bra, the sideband should be broad enough to provide the utmost support & avoid spillage.
3. Center Gore
Make sure that the centre of your bra between the cup sets lies flat against the chest. The higher the gore, the better fit it offers.
4. Cups
You know you’ve found the right bra size when you don’t feel like you are wearing a bra at all. Wires and seams shouldn’t dig into your breast or underarms. There should not be any top and side spillage from the cups. The cups should properly fit your breasts without any gaping lines or quadra-boobs.
5. Underwire
Not all bras are underwired, but the ones that do are usually made of coated metal and situated at the bottom of your bra’s cups to offer a gentle lift to the breasts. These wires are enclosed in fabric to keep you poke-free all day long.
6. Straps
The bra straps shouldn’t glide off your shoulder or dig into your skin. They shouldn’t have any hard clasps or plastic bits either.
7. Hook and Eye
Most bras have double hook & eye enclosures for a comfortable fit. However, for women with bigger bust sizes, double hook & eye enclosures are a better option. You can tighten or loosen them as per your comfort level.
What To Do When Correct Bra Size Doesn’t Fit? Know Sisterhood of Cups
Even after finding your correct bra size, there are times you might need help from ‘Sister Cup Sizes’. These are alternate sizes where the cup volume stays the same even though the band size and cup letter change. The reason is that cup sizes aren’t consistent by letter, they’re consistent by band size. The larger the band size, the larger the cup. Therefore, the cup of 34B is the same as 32C or 36A.
Here’s a bra size measurement chart for sister cup sizes to help you slip into the perfect one!
Now that you know your correct size, let’s look at the popular styles.
Type Of Bras You Can Shop At Clovia
Few Things To Keep In Mind Before Buying A Bra
- Know your band size.
- Know your cup size.
- Consider your body type.
- Consider the current season to pick the fabric.
- Make sure to keep the occasion in mind.
- Always purchase bras from a reputed brand.
Quick Tips And Fixes To Find Your Bra Size
Make Sure About The Band Size: The band should feel comfortable on the loosest set of hooks. This allows you to move to the inner hooks to tighten the bra as it stretches with regular wear. The front level should be parallel to the back level, it should not ride up.
Make Sure About The Cup Size: The cups should properly fit into the cup without causing them to slip out of or open up within the cups.
Make Sure That Straps Are Not Falling: Check out the straps. Tighten the band first, then shorten the straps according to your convenience.
Bra Accessories That You Need
Bra accessories are ultimate saviours that help us in times of need and emergency. They are accessories that can be attached or detached from/to your regular bras to give you the desired look and fit You can get a huge range of bra accessories online at Clovia. A few of them are:
- Nipple Pasties/ Silicon Cups
- Bra Extender
- Low Back Bra Converter
- Transparent Bra Straps
- Racerback Ring Converter
FAQs:
Q. 1. How should my bra fit?
Ans: While wearing a new bra, be sure to start on the last hook (i.e the loosest hook). In this way, you can tighten it as the band naturally stretches later on. The band should feel comfortably snug around your body without compressing. With a new bra, the band should fit properly and comfortably on the loosest set of hooks.
Q. 2. What do I need to know about band and cup sizing?
Ans: Subtract your calculated band size from your breast measurement. Your bra size is your band size with your cup size. For an instance: 36 inches (bust) – 34 inches (band) = 2 inches. That’s a 34B
Q. 3. How long should my bra last?
It should last about six months. Experts recommend replacing bras every six months.
Q. 4. Which hook and eye should I wear my bra on?
Be sure to start on the last hook (i.e the loosest hook). In this way, you can tighten it as the band naturally stretches later. The band should feel comfortably snug around your body without compressing. With a new bra, the band should fit properly and comfortably on the loosest set of hooks.
Q. 5. Why do my bra straps keep falling?
If your bra straps are falling, then you picked the wrong size. This means if your straps are falling off your shoulders, your band size is too big and you need to go down a band size.
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