From the time your breasts start jiggling when you run, 'til, well, forever, you'll be faced with the difficult task of finding the right bra measurement. Although it's not as easy as it appears at first, don't worry. We're here to tell you EVERTHING you need to know to make absolutely sure that the bra measurement you're wearing is as comfortable as the bed Goldilocks fell asleep in— not too big, not too small, but just right!
The truth is most women walk around with no idea what size they are. Be aware that your bra measurement changes throughout your life so if you've been wearing the same bra you bought a while back, there's a good chance it's not your size any more. That's the reason the saleswomen in Victoria's Secret walk around with tape measures around their necks! After choosing one that's pretty, one that has a fabric that's soft and comfortable next to your skin, what else can you do to insure that the bra you buy is the right bra measurement for you?
Think of the cups of your bra as if they were fine china, meant to hold things of value. Placing your breasts in the proper receptacle will be so much easier if you follow these simple steps...
Although this will give you a pretty accurate bra measurement, you may wear a slightly different size, depending on the brand of the bra. Bras marked the same size can vary considerably so you might have to try on several to determine the right one for you.
Stay away from bras that pucker or squeeze your breasts. There should be no flesh bulging anywhere. Just like with the rest of your wardrobe, don't get hung up on the bra measurement. If the tape measure says you are a 34B, but a 34C looks and feels more comfortable, get the 34C.
Ask yourself these questions: Do the cups fit smoothly without gaping? Does the place where the cups meet at the bottom lie almost flat against your breastbone? Is the bottom of the bra straight all around or even slightly lower in the back? Is the bottom band snug but not too tight? If the answer to all these questions is YES, buy it!
