As you gain weight, lose weight or just get older, your bra size changes.
Most women have worn the wrong size bra for so long, they have forgotten that bras can be comfortable!
Life's tough enough without your bra giving you a bad time!
Do yourself, and your appearance a favor. Don't wear old, misfitting bras. Buy new bras every year. There is nothing like good fitting lingerie to give a woman "grand style".
Bra Size Calculator
Get a Professional Fitting
If you are having trouble measuring, don't hesitate to consult a professional bra fitter at a department store or a lingerie specialty store to make sure you are wearing the right size. She can suggest special fabrics and styles to meet your particular needs.
For example, some women have particularly full or heavy breasts, but not necessarily bigger breasts. So, they may not need a bigger cup size. Instead, they should look for bras with special construction, fabrics and straps made especially for the "fuller" breast.
Special Bra Fitting Problems
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Band Digs In | Increase band size (i.e. 40D to 42D) to use the middle set of hooks, leaving some room to adjust bra as body size changes and as the bra's elastic relaxes over time. Wear a bra with a wider band. |
| Bra rides up in back | Tighten closure, loosen straps or decrease band size (i.e. 42D to 40D). You may also need to increase cup size to compensate. |
| Breasts not the same size | Select a cup size for the larger breast and fill in the cup of the smaller breast with an enhancer. |
| Bustline sags | Shorten straps, avoid stretchy bra fabrics, wear a bra with firmer support and more rigid straps. |
| Cups overflow | Increase cup size (i.e. C to D) or band size (40 to 42). Wear a bra with Spandex® or wider sides. |
| Cups wrinkle at the top & sides | Decrease cup size (i.e. D to C) |
| Sides are too tight | Wear a bra with Spandex® or wider sides. Increase band size (i.e. 40 to 42) |
| Sides bulge | Increase band size (i.e. 40 to 42). Wear a bra with more cup coverage. |
| Straps dig in | Wear wider, padded straps. Wear a wider band under the bust and more support around the sides. Decrease the bra/band size so the support comes from the band, not the shoulders. |
| Straps slip | Lift up breasts to the middle of chest and tighten straps. Wear wider straps or a bra where back straps are attached in a "V" shape in the back, closer to the center hook area. |
| Underwires dig in under the arms | Increase cup size (i.e. C to D). Try a non-underwire style. |
| Underwires stick out at the front | Cause: A narrow chest and wide back. Decrease band size 2" (i.e., 42 to 40) and add a bra extender to provide the back width needed. |