Bra fitting expert help please?

Question

When fitting yourself for a bra, should you measure it with a bra on or without? If you'd recommend it with a bra ON, would you still do so if said bra doesn't fit well (ie you're bulging out everywhere)? Also, would you recommend measuring band length above or below the b*****s?

Answer 1

I recommend a professional fitting. Nordstrom's lingerie department will do them, or specialty boutiques will as well.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Band size is under to bust, then probably pop your old bra on and losen it so it isnt squishing your b***s then measure around the fullest area.  It may be easier just to go to a bra shop and try on some larger bras in all sorts of different styles until you get one that fits.  Not all bras even those by the same maker fit exactly the same.

Answer 4

You should measure with a bra on ( one without padding) The  first measurement should be taken just under the bust. The second  measurement should be taken across the bust...

So if your measurements are 36" under bust and 38 " at bust then you are a 36 b.

Most places will give a bra measurement.

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Answer 5

measure band length below the b*****s

Answer 6

okay, i'm actually trained in this. measure without a bra on. if you have larger breats you'll have to lift them to measure as close underneath them as you can. what you get there will be your band measurement. then you measure around the fullest part of your breast and subtract the band number from that. you'll get a small number like 4. a 4 is like a c cup i think. i'd have to have my tape measurer to be certain. but you should try on several bras to get the right band and cup combo. sometimes it can be tricky! if you go to victoria's secret, they have really great people who will help you out!