Finding out your bra size is necessary in more than one reason. Of course you will want it to fit you good, but it can also

have many undesired effects. Firstly, an uncomfortable, loose, or too tight bra can cause pain, irritation and blood circulatory issues. Perhaps even more than any other clothing, a bra is meant to be well fitting and comfortable. Secondly, it might affect your posture and your looks. The way you feel in it ultimately shows. Well then, how to measure your bra size? This fast procedure could well make your life less hassle.

First and foremost, you have to know what’s your band size. It can be determined by putting a flexible measuring tape wrapped around your chest and measure below your bra (preferably that you wear it). Do note that this step affects the way your bra holds you up so it has to be measured as accurate as possible. Your band size will be obtained by rounding to the next even number (if it’s an odd number). If it is already an even number, you can choose to stick to it or add in 2 inches. Ask the sales person if you need assistance.

Next you have to measure the cup size. It is in fact much easier to determine than you might think. What you need to do is to measure the highest point, circumference of your chest. The cup size is then found out by subtracting that number from your band size and using a conversion table. Taking an instance, if the difference is one inch, your cup size is A and if it’s two inches, your cup is size B and so on and so forth.

Regardless how accurately the measurement was taken, you should not take for granted that your bra will fit if it matches your size. You have to consider factors like the brand, model, purpose of a particular bra and also the material used. For instance how some bras are made more elastic than others. However the measurements should be quite accurate if you had done them correctly.

You really need to measure your bra size once a while to upkeep your appearance for a long time. Now that understand how important your bra plays on the confidence level you feel for the day it’s high time to start choosing a bra that suits you.

Before you make your first bra purchase, make sure you visit Elle’s tips on how to measure for a bra size. Elle is a bra lover and founder of Intimatesbras.com with the intention to benefit other women with similar interest.