Measuring Band Size
1. Put on your best-fitting non-padded bra.
2. Wrap a measuring tape snugly around your rib cage, just beneath your bustline.
3. Straighten the tape so that it's parallel to the floor.
4. Exhale deeply—you want the smallest measurement possible.
5. Round to the nearest whole number and refer to the size chart below.
Tip: Because bra bands tend to stretch over time, your bra should fit firmly on the last hook when new.
| BAND SIZE | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIB CAGE | 27-29" | 29-32" | 33-34" | 35-38" | 39-41" | 42" | 43-45" | 46-47" | 48-49" | 50-51" | 53" |
Measuring Cup Size
1. Measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust, with the tape straight across and around your chest and back, bringing it to the front.
2. Subtract your band measurement (from step 1) from this bust measurement. The difference calculates your bra size—each inch represents a cup size. For example, if you measure a 34 inch band size, and a 36 inch cup size, the difference is 2: which would indicate a B cup.
| BAND MINUS BUST DIFFERENCE | less than 1" | 1" | 2" | 3" | 4" | 5" | 6" | 7" | 8" | 9" | 10" | 11" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. CUP SIZES | AA | A | B | C | D | DD/E | DDD/F | DDDD/G | DDDDD/H | DDDDDD/I | J | K |
TOO SMALL
• Spillover on top or sides
• Center section doesn't lie flat
• Underwires poke or ride up
TOO BIG
• Cups wrinkle or gap
• Adjusted straps still slide off
JUST RIGHT
• Smooth cups
• Center section lies flat
• Band is low and even