Do you still add 4 inches to band size?

Many major department stores and American retailers take the ribcage measurement and add four inches (or five if it’s an odd-number) to obtain the band size. That’s because cup size means nothing without also knowing the band measurement.

Do you add 5 inches to your band size?

Round the measurement to the nearest whole number and you’ve got your band size. Depending on the manufacturer, you may need to add four if the measurement is even and add five if the number is odd. So if you measured 34 inches, your band size would be 38; if you measured 27 inches, your band size would be 32.

Why do you add 4 to bra band size?

Bra band size When bra sizes were first conceived in the 1930s, the materials used for bras were a lot stiffer and less flexible – women were only just out of corsets – so manufacturers used to recommend adding 4 inches to your actual size to get the correct band size.

Do bra cup sizes change with band size?

Proper cup fit is influenced by band size. As the band size changes, so does the cup size. For every band size you go down, you should go up one cup. Likewise, if you were in a 34D and wanted to keep the cup fit, but get a looser band, you would want a size 36C.

Is your bra band size in inches?

Your bra size is your band size with your cup size. Example: 37 inches (bust) – 34 inches (band) = 3 inches.

What is the correct way to measure for bra size?

Stand upright without a bra on, and using a measuring tape, measure around your back and under your bust, where the band of a bra would usually sit. Make sure the tape is going around in a steady, even line. It should feel snug, but not tight. Measure in inches: if you land at an even number, that is your band size.

Why do you go down a cup size when you go up a band size?

The answer is yes. As the Bra band size (the numbers) increases so does the cup as it naturally gets wider to sit properly on the band. So if you wear a 32C and your Mum wears a 36C then her bra, her cup sizes and her breasts will be larger than yours. It’s all dependent on the back (band) size.

What is the difference between band and cup size?

The band size is expressed as an even number of inches; it represents the measurement of your chest just below your breasts. The cup size is a letter that represents the difference between your band size and the measurement of your body at the fullest part of your breasts.

What size should my bra band size be?

US / UK bra band sizes Under bust measurement (snug fit as described) (Inches) If you have measurement: (Centimeters) If you have measurement: Choose US / UK bra band size: 24-25.5 in 60-64 cm 28 26-27.5 in 65-69 cm 30 28-29.5 in 70-74 cm 32

What size bra should I get to keep the same cup size?

If you want to keep the same cup size you should try 38B. You wear a bra 36C and want to go down a band size. You choose a band size 34. But when going down a band size the cups will change too. A 34C bra will have less cup volume than a bra in 36C. If you want to keep the same cup size you should try 34D.

What is the second measurement taken when I measure my bra?

The second measurement taken when you measure your bra size is your bust measurement. The second measurement you need – your bust measurement – doesn’t appear in the bra size, but it is used to calculate the cup size.

What is the difference between usus and EU bra band sizes?

US / UK bra band sizes (30, 32, 34, etc) refer to the above bust measurement in inches. EU bra band sizes (70, 75, 80, etc) refer to the under bust measurement in centimeters. It’s challenging to measure above bust by yourself and do it correctly unless your arms and hands are very flexible.