Cup and contour: the definitive solution to correctly calculate the bra size

When we start in the world of bras and we want to get the first one, doubts arise, but the years go by, you already have your underwear more or less controlled and, although the main thing will be to find a bra with As long as you feel comfortable and can carry out your day-to-day life normally, the question remains: how can I know my exact size and not be wrong?

To calculate your bra size, the first thing you will have to do is take your measurements. To measure your chest you will have to take into account two heights; that of the bust itself and that of the outline. The best thing to take the measurements well will be doing it with a bra without padding on.

To do this, place the tape measure around the body, just in the area where the chest ends, and the body makes a small indentation at the beginning of the rib. It is very important that the tape is straight and well placed. You will not have to tighten too much or leave the tape measure without tension, so that the measurement is as tight as possible.

For the second measurement we will have to place the tape around the body again, although this time at the height of your nipples. Don't overtighten, but don't measure too loosely either. To take the bust measurement at the top you will also need to wear an unpadded bra so that it is positioned at the correct height. When you already have all the measurements, the next thing to do is calculate your bra size.

You can use a size calculator. To do this, you will have to enter the appropriate measurements and click on calculate. If you do not get any results, it means that your measurements do not correspond one hundred percent with the values ​​stored in the calculator. But that does not mean that your size does not exist.

In addition to your ideal size, the results will shed some light on size equivalencies; one tighter and one looser. You can find these types of calculators on any internet portal or in the same lingerie store.

Another way to calculate our bra size is through the size chart. This is a great ally for when, for example, the calculator does not give us a specific result. First of all, you will have to find in the left column the interval that includes the measurements of your contour -the first measurement we have made-. Thus, you will know your contour size (85, 90, 115...). Next, you will have to look in that same row to the right for the interval that includes your chest measurement -the second measurement that we have taken-. This will be our cup (A, B, C…).

Something that you will have to keep in mind is that the measurements are only an indicator and that you will have to be the one who seeks your own well-being. When you have obtained the result, you can always opt for that size or one of its equivalents. These sizes vary, from a tighter or less tight back, they maintain the cup size that best suits your body.

For example, if your result was a 100E, you can always choose a 95F, which will work better if you want a fitted back. If you want a softer effect you can opt for the 105D. It should be noted that the cup is not universal and that each one is in proportion to its back, that is why it varies when we are looking for its equivalence.

Choosing a good bra size will be just as important as choosing one that fits your chest. Perhaps what you want is to lift the sagging chest, give it a new life or, on the contrary, hide the size or increase its volume. Still, in no case will going up or down a size increase the effectiveness of your bra.

Therefore, wearing a smaller bra will not make your chest look higher, it will only be annoying. Wearing the wrong bra size can cause marks and lesions on the skin, in addition to accelerating the aging process and its subsequent loss.

By taking your measurements, you will be able to know the cup of your bra and, also, the cup of the bra and the back. These two will make up the size. The letter will correspond to the cup and the number to the back, which is always in proportion. If you change your back size, because you have gained or lost weight, you will have to modify the letter. The best thing is that when changing the bra size you consult a specialist or look for a bra with a similar equivalence. Although you will have to know that each body is a world and it is best that you let yourself be advised by those people who know.

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