Believe it or not, at least 80 percent of UK women wear the wrong size bra, with some studies showing as much as 95%. The most common mistake is wearing a bra which is too loose around the back and too small in the cups. And although the average bra size is often quoted as being 36C, this is just the most popular size that women buy. Most people who wear an "average" 36C bra should actually be wearing either a 34D, 34DD, 32DD or 32E, with the true average size being around 34DD.
So how do bra sizes work? Most people know that bra sizes are made up of two parts - a number and a letter. The number is known as the "band size" or "back size," and the letter is the "cup size." However, what many people do not realise is that cup sizes are in proportion to the band size, so a D cup, for example, is not the same size in every bra. A 32D is the same size as a 34C or 36B, but on a smaller frame. A 28F is actually five cup sizes smaller than a 38F, so it's not as big as it sounds!If you're fairly slim, then you may well need a large cup size even though your bust doesn't look any bigger than average.
Larger women may still need a small band size because this relates to the size of your ribcage only - you can still be curvy everywhere else! And losing or gaining just a few pounds is likely to have an effect on your bra size but it's not often considered even when other clothing is resized. And then there are the times when you go for so long wearing a certain size that you don't even realise it doesn't fit well anymore and you stop noticing the discomfort and treating it as "normal"! If you're looking for a better fit, here's how to find your true bra size.
Determine your cup size. Determine your cup size.
Try on a bra with the band and cup size Try on a bra with the band and cup size you've arrived at in these steps. You should not regard this as your definitive size until you have tried on a few bras, and even then you will often find you need a different size in different brands or styles of bra.
So how do bra sizes work? Most people know that bra sizes are made up of two parts - a number and a letter. The number is known as the "band size" or "back size," and the letter is the "cup size." However, what many people do not realise is that cup sizes are in proportion to the band size, so a D cup, for example, is not the same size in every bra. A 32D is the same size as a 34C or 36B, but on a smaller frame. A 28F is actually five cup sizes smaller than a 38F, so it's not as big as it sounds!If you're fairly slim, then you may well need a large cup size even though your bust doesn't look any bigger than average.
Larger women may still need a small band size because this relates to the size of your ribcage only - you can still be curvy everywhere else! And losing or gaining just a few pounds is likely to have an effect on your bra size but it's not often considered even when other clothing is resized. And then there are the times when you go for so long wearing a certain size that you don't even realise it doesn't fit well anymore and you stop noticing the discomfort and treating it as "normal"! If you're looking for a better fit, here's how to find your true bra size.
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- Since everyone's breasts are different in terms of shape (even between your own breasts), the most accurate way to determine your cup size is by using your current bra size as a starting point. The cups are sized relative to the band, so if you were to try a smaller band size but keep the same cup size, the cups would be too small.
- For every band size you have dropped, you will need to increase the cups by one size. For example, if you are currently wearing a 34C bra and your underbust measures 31 inches (78.7cm), then you will most likely need a 32D.n UK sizing, cup sizes are as follows: AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, K, KK. Cup sizes for other countries can be found on an international bra size converter.
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- After taking the bra off its hanger the shoulder straps will need to be lengthened. Put your arms through them and lean forward slightly so that your bust falls into the cups.
- Fasten the bra on the largest set of hooks and eyes. Don't worry if it's tricky to fasten, if you're trying a smaller back size you will notice that you need to stretch it around you to make the hooks and eyes meet.
- Still leaning forward, take hold of the underwires and give them a wiggle from side to side to make sure you're settled comfortably into the cups.
- For each side in turn, slip your hand into the side of the cup and lift each breast towards the centre.
- You will probably have to adjust the length of the shoulder straps. Slip them off your shoulders and adjust the sliders so that the straps are short enough to stay in place but don't cut in.
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