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Bust Measurement

Taking your own bust measurement to find out your correct bra size can be quite a challenge. There are many websites which offer advice involving using a normal tape measure, taking over and under bust measurements then subtracting or adding another number, working out the difference between two other numbers and then coming up with a bra size.

With the best will in the world, these rules aren't going to suit everyone as all women’s boobs vary in size, shape, volume and spacing. Your breasts may have a greater volume and the bottom, top or at the sides and this will make a difference to your bust measurement and the size of bra you need to make sure that you are comfortable and supported.

We can suggest the specialist bust measuring tape that is shown at the bottom of the page, doing away with the need for complicated calculations, but there is also another route you can follow by trying on a bra in front of a mirror and seeing which areas are right and which areas need attention.

Back Size – to check that you are wearing the correct back size:

- The strap should be firm, but comfortable, around your body, Most of the support from a bra comes from the back so if this is too big then you are not property supported.
- The strap should be horizontal around your body. Stand side on at your mirror and have a good look, the strap should not be riding up.
- You should be able to run two fingers underneath the band of the bra all the way round (snugly).

Cup Size – to check that you have the correct cup size:

- Ensure that your boobs are sitting within the cups and that there is a smooth line where the top of the bra cup meets your bust.
- Your breasts shouldn't bulge over the top or out of the sides of your bra, even if it is a low cut plunge style.
- Any underwiring should lie flat against your rib cage between your breasts and should not rub anywhere, dig in or poke out at the front.

The chances are that you might be wearing the wrong size bra and may need either a slightly smaller back size with a larger cup size, the most frequent correction, or a slightly larger back size with a correspondingly smaller cup size. So, start with your existing bras and follow the suggestions above for a more accurate bust measurement and more comfortable bras.

Bra Measuring Tape

If all that seems a bit complicated (and it can be a little daunting), then you might like to look at our Bra Measuring Tape. It's a simple two step way to calculate  your bra size using a unique tape measure.

Find out more about the Bra Tape Measure here or buy it now using the Google Checkout link below. We post the Bra Measuring tape out with full instructions (although there really isn't much to it!).