All you need to know about bra size Part 1

All you need to know about bra size

If you wear bras, you’ve likely got a few in your drawer that you avoid because their fit is a flub. Or maybe you’ve resigned to wear them anyway, even though they pinch or squish your precious parts.

Having a stash of bras that you find uncomfortable or unflattering can be frustrating. You might convince yourself that a good fit doesn’t exist, or that something’s wrong with your shape. We promise you, there’s not. Instead, something’s off about the way we’ve been conditioned to think about sizing.

In a 2010 study, 85 percent of participants were found to be wearing bras that didn’t fit right.

These fit issues are often a result of traditional measuring methods. Another 2011 study shows that the old tape measure tactic usually performed in lingerie or department store dressing rooms often overestimate band size and underestimate cup size.

Plus, the clothing industry doesn’t have a standard bra sizing system, meaning one brand’s C cup will be slightly different from that of another brand.

On top of all that, many brands sold in big chain stores don’t carry sizes above a DD, leaving their bustier customers unsupported. ” Facts about bra size”

To find the best bra, lingerie experts recommend focusing how it fits you instead of the size on the tag. We’ll show you how, bust some myths about boob bulge, offer specific fit tips on sports bras, and tackle the topic of going bra-free.

5 steps for fantastic bra fit

Although bra sizing based on the ABCs and beyond isn’t going away anytime soon, we can stop slurping the alphabet soup we’ve been sold. Finding a comfortable, supportive bra is about trying it on and checking some key factors, according to the Research Group in Breast Health at the University of Portsmouth. This cohort, dedicated entirely to studying the mechanics of our boobs, has outlined five steps to determining if a bra fits you.

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