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Have you ever wanted to understand what the numbers and letters mean in a bra size? We're going to break it all down for you in an easy way! So sit back, grab a Diet Coke, and hang on. This is going to change your world!
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This guide about proper bra size measurement will help a bra-wearers find the right size range for their body and spot whether or not a bra fits correctly, thereby allowing anyone to shop for a bra and avoid poor fitting advice offered by unscrupulous or unknowing fitters. This guide will detail the tools needed, dos and don'ts, the step-by-step measuring process, size calculation, the process of trying on a bra correctly, and ways to both recognize and fix problems with fit. Soft measuring tape
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Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit (and lead to pain and backaches). These simple at-home instructions for measuring your bra size will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike.
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So deco! Glamorous 1930s underwire bra straight from the (pre code era) silver screen Period correct pastel shades of sage green and vintage peach The earliest underwire bras started to appear in the 1930s and our Millionairess bra features beautiful vintage Art Deco accents. Shop the 1930's Millionairess collection here! The earliest underwire bras were designed in the 1930s although they didn’t become really popular until the 1950s. Our Millionairess 1930s bra is inspired by a vintage soft cup bra. What Katie Did developed the design into an underwire bra, to combine a ‘30s look with modern support.Soft cup bras in the 1930s really didn’t have very much support at all so unless you’re an A or B cup they’re not supportive enough to wear regularly, so they added underwire. The Millionairess 1930s bra is made from a soft sage georgette with peach satin: both colours were used frequently in the 1930s. Art Deco was still very fashionable in the ‘30s and the geometric style can be seen in the satin triangle at the bottom of the cup. Fit tip: I found this bra to fit similarly size wise to the recent Latte Satine bra, I find the band firm but true and the cup a touch roomy, I personally preferred a cup down and my usual band size. The Millionairess 1930s bra is a new cup style for What Katie Did and as such it’s difficult to compare to our other bra cuts. The band will fit the same as our other underwire styles. The cup is a full cup style, made from non stretch fabric so you will need to adjust to fit. Just like with our bullet bras you will need to lean over to place your breasts in the cups and manoeuvre for the best fit. Adjusting your shoulder straps is also important for fit. There is a 2 row, 3 column hook and eye closure and the shoulder straps adjust at the back. This underwire bra is made from georgette and satin which are both 100% polyester. The bra cups are lined with lingerie denier which is 100% nylon, while the powermesh is 88% polyamide, 12% spandex. It’s ethically made in What Katie Did's main factory in India and the peach satin is the same used throughout their ranges so you can mix and match. Photography by Dolly Shots Photography featuring Enshantay , Enshantay wears 38B Photos courtesy of What Katie Did Photos Of Luna-Bella courtesy of Luna-Bella
I'm about to get as girly as this blog has ever been, guys, so fellas? Yes, you - I know you're out there! Yeah, look, unless you're a guy who likes reading about lady boobs and lingerie, you may want to skip this one. Although I promise to throw in some fun geeky bras every now and then, just to keep it interesting: Handpainted Starfleet Uniform Bra, $35 from SceeneShoes See? Ok, so, the other night I was following a rabbit trail of web links - like you do - and I ended up on this fascinating Reddit forum about bras. And when I say "fascinating," I mean I stayed up until 3AM reading, because holy WOW how did I not know this stuff before? You know how you always hear that something like 90% of women wear the wrong size bra? I'd heard that, too, but never thought much of it. Sure, my bra straps were constantly falling down and the wires were always jabbing me in the sides and I'd been convinced I was just shaped like a mutant for most of my life, but GOSH DARN IT I WAS ONE OF THE 10% GETTING IT RIGHT. Right? Wrong. Did you know that a bra's cup size changes with its band size? So a 34D's cup is a fraction of the size of a 40D's cup? This seems blindingly obvious now, but I promise you I HAD NO IDEA. I think I've just been programmed since my Barbie-playing days that D = ginormous boobs, so I never bothered to think beyond that. "MARVEL-OUS in Black" Bra, $65 from MeganElizabeth31 More stuff I learned: - There are something called "sister sizes," or bra sizes that hold equal amounts of mass. For example, a 34D is roughly equal to a 36C, in as far as how much boobage mass they will hold. Here's a handy visual guide of sister sizes, plus other band-to-bust ratios: It took me about five solid minutes of staring at that graphic to make any sense of it, but once you get it, it's great info to have - especially if you're in-between band sizes like me. - If you bend at the waist to adjust yourself with the "scoop & swoop" method, you can INSTANTLY become at least a full cup size bigger. (Hit that link for some impressive, NSFW before-and-after photos.) I tried this, and I can assure you: it totally works. - There are generally two kinds of breast shapes: full-on-top and full-on-the-bottom. If you're full-on-the-bottom like me, you may have been fooled into thinking a bra's cup size was too large for you, simply because it gaped at the top like so: NOT SO. Some bras are simply made to fit full-on-the-top ladies, while others fit full-on-the-bottom or both shapes. Head over to Bras I Hate for the whole post explaining the two shapes, plus plenty of helpful visuals like that one. This next one is one of my favorite bits: - A lot of armpit flab and folds are actually breast tissue being smashed upward by an ill-fitting bra. Ditto for back folds. So a properly fitted bra could actually eliminate some or all of your arm flab and back folds. (Great example in the 3rd set of photos here.) Here's the most important take-away, though: - The vast majority of women are wearing bras that are too big in the band size, and too small (by far) in the cup size. So after reading this excellent and easy guide for measuring yourself, I decided to measure myself. (It's just two measurements - easy peasy.) Then I plugged in the numbers to the bra calculator she links to and did a quadruple take. Then I went back and measured myself again because there was NO WAY I was the size it claimed. Then I did the numbers manually, using the graph in the same post. Same results. After the third measuring & calculating I finally gave up and decided to just go bra shopping. The proof is in the pudding, right? (Or in this case, the padding?) Ok, so now let's get nitty-gritty, girls. LET'S TALK NUMBERS. For the past few years I've been bumping up my band size, even though my weight has been the same. I could tell something wasn't fitting, what with the wires jabbing me and the gore* floating off my chest, but since I've never had much in the tracts of land department, I figured the band size was the only thing I could increase. So, I went from a 36B to all 38Bs. [*Technical term! That's the bridge between cups at the front. See? I told you I learned stuff!] Today I brought home 4 new bras that fit me just about perfectly. They're way more comfortable than my 38Bs, and they look about a million times better, too. Guess what size they are? 34D. 34 FREAKING D, you guys. And on some of those the cups are a smidge too small, but YOU try finding a 34DD at Ross or Marshall's. (The calculator actually tried to tell me I need a DDD, but since I'd have to order those online I think I'll start with these and reassess in a few months. According to the forum I might need a larger cup size then due to tissue migration, anyway.) How did I go from a 38B to a 34D? Simple. I put the bra on, bent at the waist, and scooped and adjusted until everything was up front and in place. Then I stood upright and goggled at my new found acreage. Believe it or not, I really was adjusting each time I suited up in my bras before - but not with the bending-at-the-waist, "scoop & swoop" method. That part is totally key. Turns out gravity is a powerful ally! You're probably thinking I can't breathe in my new bras, or that they're tight enough to make a Victorian lady gasp. Nope! They're snug, sure, but I can easily fit several fingers under the band. I actually measure exactly 35 inches, so I have to wear the 34s on the last hook - but that's good! See, another thing I learned: you should always buy bras that fit on the *last* hook, so you have room to tighten them as they stretch out over time. Again, that seems so obvious now - so why wasn't I doing it before?! (Because of the sister-sizes thing, I also picked up two 36C bras. They only fit on the tightest hooks, so they won't last as long as the 34Ds, but they're great for now.) Another benefit of the smaller bands: there's not as much weight on my shoulder straps. I'm hoping that means the straps won't be falling down as much, although only time will tell. Rapunzel Bra Top, $48 by ElectricAveCreations (I'm not usually one for frilly bras, but seriously: How cute is this?) Ok, ladies, so now it's your turn: Go measure yourself using this post as a guide. DO IT. Do it now!! Then go try on whatever bra size the post's calculator or graph tells you to. When you first try the new size on, it will feel too tight in the band and too big in the cup. DON'T PANIC. Just bend and scoop, baby! YEAH! (Sorry. Austin Power's moment.) And don't be surprised if your cups runneth over once you straighten up again! Believe it or not, I've only scratched the surface of bra anatomy, so you should really head over to that forum, A Bra That Fits, to explore and learn more for yourself. Check the sidebar for all the basics and more helpful guides like what I've listed here. Then go learn about tissue migration, shallow breasts, how to spot a proper fit, and all the rest! I'm telling you, there's at LEAST enough there to keep you reading 'til 3AM. Oh, and if you're curious how John feels about all this, let's just say he's the one who told me I HAVE to write this post, as a service to all mankind. Ha! He was as skeptical as I was initially, but after seeing my new sizes he's allll smiles. Please share your own experiences/knowledge in the comments, ladies, and let me know if that measurement system works for you! Also, HUGE shout-out to all the lovely contributors and moderators at A Bra That Fits. I'm not a Redditor, so I'll just say it here: You guys rock! Thank you!
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Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit (and lead to pain and backaches). These simple at-home instructions for measuring your bra size will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike.
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