Re: measuring for the correct bra size
From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jun 28 16:09:09 2001
All these methods for measuring bra sizes are ridiculous. Here's my
example.
My underbust measurement is 31" and according to that formula, i should
add 5" which would make my band size a 36". then I measured my bust -
37". According to this method I should wear a 36A....WRONG! I have to
get size 34DD bras from Victorias Secret for a good fit. I have big
boobs and the thought of me wearing an A is just plain funny. My first
bra was a B, when I was 13! If I search long and hard enough I may be
able to find bras between 34D or DD and 36D that fit okay. Your best
bet---go to a store like victorias secret or something, try a bunch on,
and stick with a style/brand you like and you know that fits. Everyone
is built different and there is no standard way to measure. If you want
a formula, the one that uses the above bust measurement is at least a
little closer to reality.
--
Kelly
At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, anonymous wrote:
>
>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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