How to determine breast size

A, B, C, D - how to choose the right bra? 31 July 2012, 00:00 | Natalia Karpova

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Choosing a bra should begin with determining your breast size. Today, throughout the world, the most common values are European, consisting of a letter and a number. So, the letter indicates the fullness of the cup, and the number indicates the circumference under the bust.

In order to determine what size you need, you should first know your parameters. With the help of a friend (mother, sister) and a centimeter, you need to measure the chest under the chest and the chest itself. It is very important not to drag the centimeter, not to raise or lower it, but to guide it straight along your back. When measuring your chest, guide the measuring tape along the most protruding points - this way the result will be the most accurate.

So, the breast size and volume under the bust are known. But how do you know how full your cup is? The formula is simple: chest girth minus underbust girth to get cup fullness . This sign will help you correctly identify the correct cup size:

10 - 12 cm, AA cup (0)
12 - 13 cm, cup A (1)
13 - 15 cm, B cup (2)
15 – 17 cm, C cup (3)
18 – 20 cm, D cup (4)
20 - 22 cm, DD cup (5)
23 - 25cm, cup E (6)
26 – 28cm, F cup (6+)

However, no matter how correct the measurements are, it is best to try on the underwear in person and test it. Namely, to see whether a particular model fits the shape of the breast, whether it holds well - whether the straps are falling off.

Ideally, the bra should provide good support to the breasts without pinching them. If, after jumping, running or other physical movements, you feel the desire to adjust your bra by pulling it down, it means that the underwear is chosen incorrectly.

There are several types of bras. Each of which suits a specific breast size and shape. Let's look at the main options.

Balconette . Available with soft and hard cups. The first type is suitable for women with medium and large breasts, the second - with small ones. The only thing is that if the bra is made of thin lace and has a clear nipple halo (this model is also called “Angelica”), then such fabric can irritate delicate skin. Therefore, it is better to save beautiful lingerie for special occasions.

Underwire bra. This model is ideal for full-breasted women. The chest should fill the entire space of the cup, on which there should be no folds or creases. The bones should be semicircular, not dig into the skin at the corners and not scratch it.

Push-up is a function, not a type of bra. It consists of lifting the breasts using special pads hidden at the base of the cup. Thus, a push-up can be either a balconette or a classic shape. But, as a rule, always with a hard cup.

Soft bra . Such models are ideal for teenage girls. This is no longer a T-shirt, but also not lingerie. Soft bras are made from durable, elastic material that can support growing breasts. They can be seamless, one-piece, or they can be made in a classic form - with straps and a clasp on the back. When choosing such underwear, it is important not to tighten the straps, trying to lift the chest and make it visually fuller. You can harm your health.

So, breast care begins with choosing the right underwear, but it doesn’t end there. It is very important to follow other rules: rinse your chest with cool water after taking a bath, and then apply a light moisturizer suitable for the décolleté area. Movements should be soft and strictly clockwise.

Natalya Karpova , etoya.ru

First we need to know your breast size. You will need a measuring tape and a well-fitted bra that fits your bust comfortably and makes it look as beautiful as possible.

Please note that the bra should not have a push up effect, that is, increase the volume of the bust due to foam rubber or something else.

So, you'll need to follow a few simple steps, ideally with your hands down when measuring - ask someone to help you.

remove all clothing except your bra;
Place the tape under your bust, measuring the girth of your body underneath. The tape should fit snugly to the body;
Now pass the tape along the chest, grasping the most protruding points of the bust. The tape should lie freely and not squeeze anything.

The chest girth result obtained may not coincide exactly with that indicated in the table, this is normal.
We recommend that you increase the result by about 4 centimeters - then the selected underwear will not press. Thus, we round up:

from 67 to 72 cm corresponds to 70 cm;
from 73 to 77 cm corresponds to 75 cm;
from 78 to 82 cm corresponds to 80 cm;
from 83 to 87 cm corresponds to 85 cm;
from 88 to 92 cm corresponds to 90 cm;
from 93 to 97 cm corresponds to 95 cm;
from 98 to 102 cm corresponds to 100 cm.

How do you know if your bra has been chosen and fits correctly?

If during the fitting process you have found the ideal option that suits you in all respects, it is convenient and comfortable for your bust, then you can buy the product. But don’t rush to the checkout, do a little test to once again make sure you made the right choice.

A properly selected bra behaves accordingly:

the belt tightly covers the chest, does not cut into the body, when raising your arms up or active movements, it remains motionless in place;
it is fastened to the far right position of the hooks;
when the straps are lowered, the belt remains in place;
there are no voids or folds in the cups;
the breasts are completely placed in the cup and nothing hangs down from below;
the straps do not cut into the shoulders and do not lift up part of the belt on the back;
the cup does not compress the breast until ridges appear on top and close to the armpits;
the bones are located around the chest on the ribs, and not on the mammary glands;
The belt is parallel to the floor along the entire circumference of the chest, without lifting or sagging.

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How to determine your bra cup size

It is not enough to measure just the girth; bust volume is also important. With a poorly chosen bra, your bust may dangle in it or bulge out, which will not look very beautiful.

To obtain the cup parameters, we take the result of the chest girth and subtract from it the result of the body girth under the chest.
The number obtained in centimeters will be the one we need. Breast and cup size chart

Difference between underbust and chest circumference	Bust size	Cup volume
10-12 cm	0	A.A.
12-13 cm	1	A
13-15 cm	2	B
15-17 cm	3	C
18-20 cm	4	D
20-22 cm	5	DD
23-25 cm	6	E
26-28 cm	6+	F

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A good example

Let's make your task easier and give an example of how to correctly determine your breast size by taking all the necessary measurements.

Let's imagine that the girl has already measured the volume of her body under her breasts, she got 80 centimeters. Half the work is done, she can already see from the table that the appropriate size is 80.

Then she measures the circumference of her chest using the protruding points and gets 94 centimeters.

Subtracts the first from the second result (94-80=14) and gets a difference of 14 centimeters.

According to the table, this is the second breast size, and the difference of 14 centimeters corresponds to a B cup bra.

In this simple way, the girl found out that she needed size 80B in Russian marking.

Seamless patterns

A bra that does not have a single seam is the best option for everyday wear, since it is made of elastic, pleasant-to-touch fabric and does not have hard parts, thereby providing a woman with maximum comfort.

Among the advantages:

comfortable belt that does not restrict movement;
ease of washing;
the ability to wear the thinnest tight-fitting clothes: the bra will not be noticeable under it.

The seamless model has molded cups and does an excellent job of supporting the bust; there are also models that provide gentle correction of its shape. The only drawback is the modest appearance of seamless bras, which is why they are classified as everyday underwear.

Nuances when choosing a bra

Do you think the hardest part is over and you can safely go to the store and buy beautiful lingerie in a couple of minutes? However, you may come across parallel dimensions that are worth paying attention to.

Different companies make cups of different shapes, use different fabrics, straps, and so on. Therefore, having gotten used to buying a certain size, you may be surprised to find out that you need a different one from some manufacturer.

Difficult? It's okay, we'll explain everything now. Due to the shape of the cups or fabric, a bra with a larger cup than required, but a smaller size, can fit you perfectly. Well, or vice versa, with a smaller cup than required, but a larger size:

you have size 70B - try on 75A, it may turn out to be surprisingly comfortable and beautiful;
Have you measured your bust and come to the store with the firm intention of buying a 75B bra? Try 70C and 80A.

You shouldn’t experiment like this when ordering online, but if you’re buying in a store and don’t mind spending half an hour in the fitting room, then why not?

Men's opinion

As psychologists say, all girls improve themselves for the sake of the male sex . Of course, there are exceptions. But, as a rule, girls use cosmetics, make subcutaneous injections, and spend a lot of time in hairdressers to attract the attention of men. The desire to please men is embedded at the subconscious level. A common mistake women make is not knowing what men's preferences are.

Some girls pump gel into their lips and do false nails, and then wonder why men pay so little attention to them. The answer is simple : the male sex is not interested. Nowadays, natural and natural beauty is trending. Many celebrities on social networks post photos of themselves without makeup. The same applies to bust sizes.

Sociologists conducted a survey during which it turned out that 75% of men prefer women with natural, but small mammary glands. From this we can conclude that bust enlargement surgery is not necessary. But why is this service in such demand ? The answer is obvious: female complexes are to blame. It all starts in adolescence, when the maturity and beauty of a girl is determined only by the size of her breasts.

Thus, an inferiority complex begins to develop, and stiffness, tightness and self-doubt may appear. In the future, this woman associates all life's troubles with the size of her bust and goes under the surgeon's knife. But such an extreme measure will not change the situation, because changes must be made within oneself. The attitude of men towards women's breasts is always individual. It should be noted that too large a bust size rather scares men than attracts them; size 2 or 3 is the golden mean between health and beauty.

To help guys - how to visually determine breast size

There are often cases when men want to give a gift to their girlfriend and go to a lingerie store, intending to pick up a beautiful set. In such cases, most of them get lost in the abundance of underwear, get embarrassed, or say to the saleswoman: “my girlfriend has something like yours, give me the right one.” Let's be honest, choosing the right bra will be to some extent luck, but if you have finally decided to buy it without a lady, then we will try to help.

The best option is to look at your woman’s favorite bra at home and know its markings. If you forgot or don’t live together yet, look for mannequins in the store to see if one of them has a similar breast size and shape.

An option for the desperate is to determine your breast size with your own hands or by eye, and then report it to the store.

We do not recommend this method to you, but we are writing it for the most desperate and determined guys.

A size zero breast can be compared to a kiwi, a size one breast to an apple, a size two breast to an orange, a size three breast to a grapefruit, a size four breast to a coconut, a size five breast to a pineapple, and a size six breast to a melon.

There is also a picture that gives a definition of size for those who have put their hand to their chest more than once and can easily remember the sensations.

Size chart

When shopping in different places, be prepared for the fact that the same parameters from other manufacturers may refer to different sizes . In order not to get confused in all of the above and to determine your number as accurately as possible, you can calculate it using the presented correspondence tables.

Russian

Our country has long used generally accepted European sizes, which are presented in the table below. Determining the correct number using it is not difficult.

On Aliexpress

We learned to buy clothes and even shoes on Chinese sites, adapting to choosing the right one from Asian small sizes. However, choosing and buying a bra remains a “Chinese diploma”. To simplify this procedure slightly, use the table.

Important! To minimize the risk, write a message to the seller with your parameters. But even in this case, there is no guarantee that the new thing will fit.

Brenda Faberlic

Bras of this brand began to conquer the Russian market not so long ago. Many customers are interested in how to accurately choose a model for comfortable wearing. Faberlic produces many styles in different color variations. To determine sizes, there are two tables: with product markings A, BC, D, E, F and for soft frameless models S, M, L.

Milavitsa

Russian women fell in love with the high-quality and stylish corsetry products of this Belarusian brand. Consultants in the store will be able to guide you in purchasing the model of the right size, but you can also determine it in advance using the table. The Milavitsa brand sews bras, focusing on the corresponding range of European and Russian sizes.

European standards

In Europe, different standards have been adopted. For example, on products from France, Italy, the USA, and Great Britain you can find other numbers:

Sizes in Russia and Europe (EU)	France (FR)	USA (US), England (GB,UK)	Italy (I)
65	80	30	1
70	85	32	2
75	90	34	3
80	95	36	4
85	100	38	5
90	105	40	6
95	110	42	7
100	115	44	8
105	120	46
110	125	48
115	130	50
120	135	52

The relationship between Russian and international values can be found in the following table:

Russian size	International size
65	XS
70	S
75	M
80	L
85	XL
90	XXL
95	XXXL
100	XXXXL