ENDO Messages for February, 2001: Re: measuring for the correct bra size

Re: measuring for the correct bra size

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Feb 27 03:01:36 2001

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At Mon, 26 Feb 2001, anonymous wrote: >
>Linda, I think an important part of the equation is - after measuring
>the underbust you do this calculation:
>
>If this underbust measurement number is under 33", add 5"; if it is 33"
>or over, add 3". If the result is an even number, that's your bra size;
>if it is an odd number, add 1".
>
>For example, if your underbust measurement is 31", add 5"; your bra size
>is 36". If your underbust measurement is 34", add 3" to get 37"; this
>is odd, so round to 38".
>
>Cup Size: Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape
>level without pulling it too tight. The difference between this number
>and your bra size tells you your cup size:
>
>difference of 0 = AA
>difference of 1 = A
>difference of 2 = B
>difference of 3 = C
>difference of 4 = D
>difference of 5 = DD
>difference of 6 = DDD
>
>This info is courtesy of http://www.elegantevenings.com
>
>At Wed, 7 Oct 1998, Linda wrote:
>>
>>Maybe I should clarify something - by measuring the chest, they mean
>>*under* the bustline. I wasn't really sure until I looked at the
>>picture (silly me, I just read the little write-up).
>>
>>---Linda Hartley <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:
>>
>>In recent post, it has been discussed that a majority of women wear
>>the incorrect size bra. It just so happens that I picked up a "Family
>>Cirlce" magazine - November 1, 1998 issue and found the following on
>>page 62:
>>
>>"Right for you. a) To find your bra size: Measure around chest (add an
>>inch if it's an odd number).
>>b). For cup size, measure fullest part of bust; subtract the first
>>measure from the second.
>>A difference of one inch is an "A" cup, two inches "B", three, "C" and
>>so on. - Vanity Fair merchandising manager Chris Kitson."
>>
>>> I haven't tried this yet (not a whole lot to measure) - wonder if it
>>> works.
>>>
>>> Linda
>>>

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