Victoria's Bridal Couture

How To Measure Yourself For A Bra


Tape MeasurePreparing To Measure
 
For best results, measure yourself wearing an unlined or lightly lined bra. Use a soft tape-measure, one can be ordered here if you do not have, and have another person measure for accuracy.
How to measure for band sizeStep One: Band Size

Using a soft tape-measure, measure around the ribcage directly under the bust. The tape should rest on the lower band of your bra. Be sure the tape is snug, smooth across the back and level with the front.
 
Add 5 to this measurement to obtain your band size. For example, if your ribcage measurement is 29" + (5) = 34" band size. If the resulting band size is an odd number like 33", you can usually go to the next even band size (34"), but you may also want to try the next lower band size (32").
How to measure for bust sizeStep Two: Cup Size

Measure completely around the bust at the fullest point, holding the tape measure straight but not tight. The difference between this measurement and your BAND size is your cup size. Each inch of difference is equal to one cup size. For example, if your band size is 34" and your bust measurement is 35", you wear an "A" cup. If the difference is: less than 1 inch = AA cup, 1 inch = A cup, 2 inches = B cup, 3 inches = C cup, 4 inches = D cup, 5 inches = DD cup.
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