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Bra Sizing: How
To Find A Perfect Bra
It is imperative
that you wear a proper fitting bra. If not, you will eventually have
breasts that sag, back aches, shoulder aches, thinning skin and other
problems. Many believe in formulas which determine your exact bra
size, and while this can help and start you on the right path, it is most
certainly individual. Try on a bra and wear it for a while and you
will know if it is too large for you. Finding the perfect bra isn't impossible after your surgery, it just may be a little more
difficult. But all in all, it is very important to find one which
properly fits your frame and supports your breasts.
If your bra band is riding up in the back and if you
find your self trying to lift your breasts by shortening your shoulder
straps you are only doing your breasts a disservice.
Also very important, when buying a new bra it should
fit snugly on the last setting (the loosest hook set) this way when
your bra stretches with wear you can fasten it tighter if needed on the
next two settings.
If you find post-operatively that your bras bag at
the nipple area, try purchasing a bra with Lycra in it which will conform
to the breasts.
If you have that horrible quadruple-boob look, where
you look like your breasts have been split in two and have that not so
appealing double-decker appearance, you need a larger cup size.
Do your breasts fall out when you bend over? You
may need more coverage.
Bra Care: It is best to either hand wash and line
dry your bras or machine wash inside of a lingerie bag and line dry to
extend the life of your bras. High heat will weaken elastic and ruin
your bras.
Be sure to re-measure yourself in the event of weight
gain or loss -- even if 7 to 10 lb -- pregnancy, or simply as time goes
by. Measurements can vary over the years.
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Measuring For Your Band-size
To
determine your band-size (also called frame size or back size),
measure around the ribcage with a tailor's soft measuring tape (like
the one to the left). Start by wrapping the measuring tape snugly around your ribcage, directly under your breast
lobes. Be sure that the tape is horizontal and doesn't sit too
low or too high around your back. Next, add 4 if your
measurement was an even number and 5 if the measurement was an odd
number. For example, my ribcage measures 28 inches
around. I add 4 to this measurement totaling
32. |
Another example would be if
your measurement was 29 inches, you would add 5, totaling 34. Your
band-size would be 34. Same as if you measured 31 around the ribcage
you would add 5 to this, your total would be a 36 -- and so on. This
isn't an infallible system, but rather an approximation to start your bra
quest with.
Frame
Measurement |
Add 4 if
an even number, add 5 if odd |
Bra
Band-size |
23" |
+5 |
28 |
24" |
+4 |
28 |
25" |
+5 |
30 |
26" |
+4 |
30 |
27" |
+5 |
32 |
28" |
+4 |
32 |
29" |
+5 |
34 |
30" |
+4 |
34 |
31" |
+5 |
36 |
32" |
+4 |
36 |
33" |
+5 |
38 |
34" |
+4 |
38 |
35" |
+5 |
40 |
36" |
+4 |
40 |
37" |
+5 |
42 |
38" |
+4 |
42 |
39" |
+5 |
44 |
40" |
+4 |
44 |
41" |
+5 |
46 |
42" |
+4 |
46 |
43" |
+5 |
48 |
44" |
+4 |
48 |
45" |
+5 |
50 |
46" |
+4 |
50 |
47" |
+5 |
52 |
48" |
+4 |
52 |
49" |
+5 |
54 |
50" |
+4 |
54 |
As your band-size increases, your
cup size will as well. Regardless of your method, a 34D is going to
be larger in the cup than a 32D. If you wear a 32DD, don't get a 34D
because you think it will fit correctly. Get the correct size for
both parts of the equation. If you get the 34D because it fits your
breasts better, but it fails to stay snug around your rib cage, your
breasts are not getting proper support.
Bra
Straps
Bra straps
should be comfortable, not dig trenches into your shoulders, not irritate
your skin and should also not be used as the primary support feature for
your breasts. The band is the primary support feature. Bra
straps may be thin or wide and may even come padded or clear. There
are strap extenders for those who need more strap length if your torso is
longer than average. But always remember, the straps should not be
digging into your shoulders. If this is the case, your band size may
not be snug enough and not giving you the proper support.
How Do I Know If My
Bra Fits?
Comfort
is important, however support is equally important. You may find
that you fit perfectly in bras from Victoria's Secret but smaller in
Wacoal bras. Don't be surprised by a varying fit.

Is the band snug, but not so that it is cutting off
your circulation or causing you pain?
Is the band horizontal or is riding up your back?
If it is riding up your back you need a smaller
band-size.
Is the bra rubbing against or gaping away from your
sternum? If it is too tight, try going down a size. If it is
too loose you need to be sure that it rests firmly up against your
breastbone.
Are the bra straps digging into your shoulders? Try
loosening them a bit, the support should primarily come from your
band.
Are your breast spilling out of your cups? If so
you need larger cup size, is it gaping, try a smaller cup
size.
Try wearing it around for a few hours and do another
check.
Does Your
Band Size Decrease After Breast Reduction?
No, no, and
no! If it did, it is because of your swelling or you gained or lost
weight during your downtime. Your band size is determined by your
rib cage measurement under the breast lobe. NOT your breast cup
size. Please ladies, find a bra which fits you and stick with it
unless you gain weight. If you were a 34D before surgery and went
down to a B cup, you are going to be a 34B, not a 36B or
38B.


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Sleep Bras
& Support Garments For Sleeping
I personally wear a bra to sleep every night. It is so
much more comfortable. I find that standard sports bras push
my ibreasts into my arm pits but that cupped models or regular bras
keep them where they belong, on my chest. However, regular
bras are not comfortable to sleep in and also ruin the bra since
they are not designed for sleep. A good sleep bra should be
supportive, yet sturdy and comfortable. Most sleep bras are soft cups and
have no underwire and are very comfortable -- a refreshing change if
you wear underwire by day. |
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