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Wearing the right bra size is just as important as choosing the right bra style. So, how long has it been since you've checked your bra size?

Many factors affect our bust measurements, such as pregnancy, exercise, birth control pills and weight fluctuations. Did you know the average woman wears six different bra sizes throughout her life?

Finding the right bra can be like looking for a needle in a haystack at times. Specially, for women who are plus sized. Each manufacturer has their own system in place. The question is, how does one really know what one's size is? In the course of setting up this site, I have studied many such systems. The conclusion that I have reached is that Indian manufacturers primarily stick to the old method which was in place when the concept of cup sizes hadn't existed in the lingerie industry. The best advice that I can give here is that if the current bra size that you are wearing, seems to give you the best fit, that brand is probably a good choice to explore other options in terms of styles. However, that shouldn't stop you from trying other brands.

Also, it is a good idea to have a friend or relative do the measuring for you.

Measuring Your Band Size

Holding the measuring tape gently but firmly, measure around your bra directly under your bust after expelling all air from your lungs - you want this measurement to be as small as possible. Look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. The position of your tape measure is critical here. If you have the tape too high, your measurement will be too large; too low and it's too small. Note: When you take these measurements, round off to the closest whole inch, either up or down.

If the rounded measurement you come up with is an even number, add 4 inches. If the rounded measurement you come up with is an odd number, add 5 inches.

The result is your band size.
Example: 33" + 5" = 38" band size
Another method for finding your band size is to measure around your body, straight across your back and chest directly above the bust at underarm level. Again, expel all your air, and keep your arms at your side. If this measurement is an odd number, add one inch and the result will be your band size. This is the most common measurement used by Indian manufacturers.

Cup Size

Standing straight, with your arms at your side, measure around your body at the fullest part of your bust (while wearing a bra with your bust apex being midway between your elbow and your shoulder). Wrap the tape measure around you so that it is just touching, but not binding. If one of your breasts is significantly larger, put some type of padding in the cup of the smaller breast to make it even with the larger breast before taking your measurement. Note: Again, look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Round up or down to the nearest inch as you did to find your band size.

Now, subtract your band size measurement from this second measurement. The difference is your cup size.
Example: 38" - 34" (band size) = 4" = D cup size

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