
She told how these are traditional, where you need to add three-four inches to your underbust measurement to get your band size, and true size (generally for larger cup brands) where the underbust measurement is your band size. To measure yourself you will need a tape measure and pen and paper, says founder of The Luxe Nude, Oyinda Akano, who's offered a step-by-step guide to finding that perfect fit.įounder of What Katie Did, Katie Thomas explained how band size is almost as important as cup size, as there are two ways that lingerie brands determine your band size.
FIGURING OUT BRA SIZE CALCULATOR HOW TO
While places such as Marks and Spencer now offer contact-free fittings, where an expert shows you how to measure yourself, some people will likely still prefer to try and fit themselves with the perfect bra.Īs such, lingerie experts have revealed to FEMAIL how best to work out your own bra size to avoid causing tissue bruising, red marks and back pain through ill-fitted garments. Yet thousands of women around Britain won't have had their chests measured for more than a year after fitting rooms closed when the nation first went into lockdown in 2020, leaving some with ill-fitting bras. However, as women's body weight, breast and dress size fluctuates throughout the year, it is recommended their bust is measured every six months to make sure it is properly supported.

Many of us assume we know our correct bra size and have continued to invest in that size for many years.
