Did you know that an estimated 80% of women are wearing the
wrong bra size?
The right bra doesn’t just support your breasts, it can help
stop them from sagging, which can be bad for your back, and can also make you
appear slimmer and help your clothes fit better. As a plus sized woman, chances
are you’re probably a bit more well-endowed in the breast department, so
wearing the right size not just important for your appearance, but for your
health too.
Do your breast sit comfortably in the cups of your bra? Do
the straps dig into your shoulders? Is the band level around your body? No?
Finding time to get fitted can be difficult if you’re a busy
mum, or perhaps work long hours. So here’s a quick guide on how you can measure
yourself at home.
Grab a tape measure and take your under bust
measurement (in inches). Don’t measure too loosely, or too tightly; the tape
should be snug but comfortable.
If your measurement is even, add two inches.
If your measurement is odd, add three inches.
E.g. If your measurement is 35”, you’ll add 3” making your
result 38” - your bust size.
Now use your tape measure to take your over bust
measurement to get your cup size. This again should be a snug measurement of the fullest part of your breast.
If your bust
measurement is the same as the under bust measurement, your cup size is A
1inch more = B Cup
2inches more = C Cup
3inches more D Cup
4inches more = DD Cup
5inches more = E Cup
6inches more = F Cup
7inches more = FF Cup
8inches more = G Cup
… and so on.
So if my under bust result was 38", and my over bust result was 43" my bra size would be 38E.
This isn’t a definitive measurement, but will get you close
to the size you should be wearing. Be sure to make time to be fitted by a
professional (at least once a year!) who can address any extra needs you may
have.
Give this a go and let us know how it works for you.
