How to determine your bra size?

As we age, we change, while we lose weight or gain weight. Even if we remain at the same weight for many years, the muscle corset still becomes different. Along with it, the volume and shape of the breast changes, which is reflected in the size of the bra. Measurements made once are not a constant value; they change very often.

That is why it is recommended to take new volume measurements every six months and determine the size of the required bra. Read on to learn how to find out your size and how to do it correctly.

How to determine the correct bra size?

It's not difficult at all. Only two measurements should be taken. We will need a measuring tape, a little time, and ideally the help of another person.

Important! Take measurements wearing a bra that fits you perfectly, but without breast enlargement tricks such as push-ups.

Taking measurements of ourselves

Measurements are taken in front of a mirror in the following order:

  • First, let's measure the girth under the chest - OPG - place the tape strictly parallel to the floor, and in relation to the chest - very tightly, but without squeezing;
  • Now we measure the chest circumference - OG - at the most protruding points. At the same time, the tape should not squeeze the chest, so as not to buy a new thing that turns out to be tight.

The most accurate measurement result will be obtained if the following conditions are met:

  • you need to stand with your back straight and your arms down;
  • the circumference under the chest is measured when exhaling;
  • The measurements are taken by an assistant (girlfriend, husband).

Write down the result. Next we will tell you how to use them to determine the correct bra size.

how to determine bra size

How to navigate the letters and numbers of sizes?

Manufacturers always indicate the bra size on product labels. Similar designations are duplicated on a tag sewn from the inside to the belt. They are usually designated according to the generally accepted European system: a number + one or two Latin letters. The number (65, 68, 70, 75, 80, 85 and more) indicates the length of the belt, and the letter (AA, A, B, C, D, DD) indicates the cup size.

Coverage

If, when measuring the volume under the bust, you get a number that is a multiple of 5 - for example, 70, 75, 80, then you will choose a bra with a digital marking that corresponds to this number. And if the measurement showed a different number of centimeters - 72, or 83, or 78, then in this case we proceed as follows:

  • coverageround the result to the nearest number - 72 to 70, 83 to 85, 78 to 80;
  • When purchasing, we try on a bra of adjacent sizes - with a girth of 72 cm, we take into the fitting room a model marked 70 and a second one - 75. We carefully look at ourselves and compare the sensations. The choice is yours.

 

Cup size

To determine it, you need to find the mathematical difference between the chest volume in cm and the circumference under the chest (OG – OPG =?). If the result is 10 or 11 cm, then the bra size is 0. This size corresponds to an AA cup. The difference is 12–13 cm - size 1, cup A. Every 2 cm the size increases by one, and the letter marking of the cup moves further along the Latin alphabet.

What do sizes S, M, L, XL mean?

chest coverageSometimes in a store you can see the marking S or L on the label of a bra, without the generally accepted numbers and letters of the beginning of the alphabet. This can be used to refer to bras without wires that do not have a supportive effect., soft frameless models. They correspond to the size range accepted for clothing.

A bra with a designation on the label S is intended for girls with breast volume up to 86 cm, M is worn by women with breasts up to 94 cm, L - up to 100 cm, XL - up to 106 cm, XXL - 112 cm, XXXL - 118 cm. These numbers are sufficient conditional, so you must try on a bra before purchasing.

Size chart

DWhen shopping in different places, be prepared for the fact that the same parameters from other manufacturers may refer to different sizes. In order not to get confused in all of the above and to determine your number as accurately as possible, you can calculate it using the presented correspondence tables.

Russian

Our country has long used generally accepted European sizes, which are presented in the table below. Determining the correct number using it is not difficult.

Russian bra size chart

On Aliexpress

We learned to buy clothes and even shoes on Chinese sites, adapting to choosing the right one from Asian small sizes. However, choosing and buying a bra remains a “Chinese diploma”. To simplify this procedure slightly, use the table.

Important! To minimize the risk, write a message to the seller with your parameters. But even in this case, there is no guarantee that the new thing will fit.

aliexpress bra size chart

Brenda Faberlic

Bras of this brand began to conquer the Russian market not so long ago. Many customers are interested in how to accurately choose a model for comfortable wearing. Faberlic produces many styles in different color variations. To determine sizes, there are two tables: with product markings A, B C, D, E, F and for soft frameless models S, M, L.

Faberlic bra size chart

Milavitsa

Russian women fell in love with the high-quality and stylish corsetry products of this Belarusian brand. Consultants in the store will be able to guide you in purchasing the model of the right size, but you can also determine it in advance using the table. The Milavitsa brand sews bras, focusing on the corresponding range of European and Russian sizes.

Milavitsa bra size chart

Rules for choosing a bra for large volumes

To support large and heavy breasts, competent selection of a model is required, taking into account some nuances:

  • do not select a small cup, it will visually disfigure your breasts, but will actually cause medical problems;
  • the straps must be wide, otherwise they will cut into the body and will not be able to cope with their main function;
  • underwires in the purchased model are also desirable: they not only support the bust well, but also give a beautiful shape;
  • There should be several hooks at the back for better fixation of the belt.

How to choose a sports bra?

sportsSuch products are not made like the usual cups with straps and a clasp at the back or front, but in the form of a short elastic top with a thick elastic band and different levels of breast support.Although in some of them the breasts are fixed using flexible metal or plastic frame inserts, and air circulation and moisture removal are carried out through the mesh sections of the model.

Sports bras have a gradation that includes three levels: 1 – 2 – 3. For the correct selection, take into account the cup sizes of a regular bra (A, B, C, D, DD) and the type of sport. Girls with a breast number greater than D should choose the largest sports bra, level 3 support, regardless of the type of sports activity. It is recommended to purchase the same bras for women with any bust size for athletics or team sports.

Before purchasing, be sure to try on a sports top and evaluate the comfort level. It should not squeeze the chest like a shell, nor should it bounce with raised arms. Try to reproduce the most difficult training movements, which will serve as a test for acquiring the model. If there is no discomfort, and the bra passed the test test with flying colors, then you have chosen the right bra for sports.

Important! To ensure that sports underwear does not quickly lose its elasticity, care for it properly, taking into account the manufacturer’s recommendations. They are indicated on the label. Unfortunately, the average lifespan of a sports bra is no more than six months.

How to choose the size of a silicone bra?

siliconeThese products are designed to make small breasts look lush and seductive. They created specifically for girls with a modest bust volume, who wear outfits with a bare back or leaving the entire shoulder girdle open.

The size chart of such silicone products corresponds to standard bra numbers, but when purchasing, it is better to consult with the seller. If the item is purchased from an Asian online store, the bra may be too small. Buy 1-2 sizes larger than the one that suits you according to the characteristics indicated on the website, or tell the seller your own parameters.

The marking of silicone bras provides only cup sizes A, B, C, sometimes you can find D. Such bras are intended for small breasts, so the line is limited to four positions.

An example of determining bust size

  1. Based on our recommendations, you have already measured your body circumference under the bust and got the result - let's say, 75 cm. This number indicates the size of the belt - 75;
  2. then you should measure your chest at the most protruding points. For example, your volume is 91 cm;
  3. Having made calculations OG - OPG (91 - 75) we get 16 cm;
  4. We determine the number from the table: 3rd, and the difference of 16 cm indicates that the volume of the cup is C;
  5. putting all the results together, we get the exact size: 75C;
  6. You can safely go shopping at a lingerie store.

How do you know if your bra has been chosen and fits correctly?

If during the fitting process you have found the ideal option that suits you in all respects, it is convenient and comfortable for your bust, then you can buy the product. But don’t rush to the checkout, do a little test to once again make sure you made the right choice.

A properly selected bra behaves accordingly:

  • for large bustthe belt tightly covers the chest, does not cut into the body, when raising your arms up or active movements, it remains motionless in place;
  • it is fastened to the far right position of the hooks;
  • when the straps are lowered, the belt remains in place;
  • there are no voids or folds in the cups;
  • the breasts are completely placed in the cup and nothing hangs down from below;
  • the straps do not cut into the shoulders and do not lift up part of the belt on the back;
  • the cup does not compress the breast until ridges appear on top and close to the armpits;
  • the bones are located around the chest on the ribs, and not on the mammary glands;
  • The belt is parallel to the floor along the entire circumference of the chest, without lifting or sagging.

Reviews and comments
TO Kireeva Elena:

Good afternoon, Alexandra! Could you tell us about the mesh for sewing bras? I just can’t find the name of the thick mesh from which the side of the belt is sewn. Can you talk about the types of mesh for sewing linen?

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