After having spent 3 years working in the Lingerie Department at The Bay, I know my bras, and how they are supposed to fit. A proper fitting bra can actually improve your posture, is healthier for your breasts, makes you look better in clothes and can even make it appear as if you've lost weight! I believe many women are unaware of the damage they do to their breast tissue by stuffing them into bras that don't properly fit.
By the law of measurement, the way a bra is supposed to be designed size-wise goes like this...
1.) The band around the ribcage is measured with a tape measure, to comfortably, but firmly sit under the breasts, at the top of the ribcage. This results in 32, 34, 36, 38, 40....
2.) Next, the tape measure is placed around the fullest part of the breast, while wearing a bra.
3.) Finally, you take the fullest breast measurement and subtract your ribcage measurement from it. The difference in inches, represents your CUP SIZE. For example. You measure 36 inches around your ribcage, and your fullest breast measurement is 40, there exists 5 inches difference between the two measurements. This would be a 36DD, which I happen to naturally be. To determine your own CUP SIZE, you use the following 'standard' size chart.
1" difference A Cup
2" difference B Cup
3" C Cup
4" D Cup
5" DD Cup
6" DDD or E Cup
And so on....
I hope that helps some women out there who may be sporting '4 boobs' because half their breast isn't covered by their bra and the cup size is too small. Don't be dismayed by whatever your measurements reveal. Luckily these days, there are beautiful bras available for every size. Healthy breasts to all! (.)(.) :boobies: