An incorrectly selected set of underwear can cause a lot of inconvenience to a woman., from skin irritation and chafing to poor circulation. This is especially true of bras, because their choice is complicated not only by the selection of the style and type, but also by the definition of sizes that is unclear for a beginner.
To answer the question of how to find out the size of the bra, a parameter table is used, which is not at all difficult to use.
How to determine breast size
To determine the size of the breast with maximum accuracy and fit a comfortable bra according to these parameters, you need to measure:
- Girth under the bust.
To carry out this measurement, you need to straighten your back and exhale, after which you can measure with a soft centimeter. The measuring tape must be parallel to the floor. - Chest circumference.
The centimeter should also be parallel to the floor. The measurement is also made while standing after exhalation along the most prominent areas on the chest.
Knowledge of personal parameters is necessary for the correct selection of underwear
Note! Before the measurement, it is recommended to wear a regular bodice that does not tighten the chest and does not increase its volume.
How to choose a bra
To find out which bra size will fit, there is a simple method with only 5 steps:
- Measure the circumference of the chest (under the bust).
- Find the corresponding value in the table.
- Measure your chest.
- Subtract the chest circumference from the chest girth.
- Using the obtained value, determine the fullness of the bra cup, based on the values in the table.
In Russia, bras are measured according to the European system. If a woman wants to buy, for example, French underwear, then it is necessary to re-calculate the size, based on the designations adopted in another country. The correspondence table will help with how to find out the size of a French bra.
Bra styles
Today at stores offer many styles of bras of the same table sizes... To find out which type of bra is best to wear, you need to focus on what will be on top, be it a dress, T-shirt, pullover or top. It is also important whether the woman will go in for sports or go to the theater.
It is considered bad form if the bodice straps or cups are visible from under the clothes. Interesting that French women consider it permissible to wear black underwear under white clothes, while in Russia, the countries of America and Asia, this is bad manners.
Sports bras
Their soft cup is sewn without pits from a special fabric - felifin, because it is able to improve skin respiration and fits snugly to the body. Bras made from this fabric protect the breasts from possible injury and stretch marks. It should be borne in mind that such a bodice model is not recommended for permanent wear.
In total, these models there are 4 levels of breast support:
1. Moderate. Best for fixing chest size, no more than B. Suitable for light activities such as cycling, walking and fitness.
2. Average. Thick cups support size A breasts well. For size over C, it is not recommended to engage in active sports in such a bra.
3. Strong... A tight bra consists of several layers of supportive fabric and has very wide straps. Suitable for women with breast sizes B, C, D for high loads and with sizes E, F for normal.
4. Maximum. The bodice has a closed cup that adheres to the skin. For additional fixation, a belt is sewn over the bra, which can be adjusted. Ideally supports large breasts in all sports.
Balconette
This model received this name due to the structure of the cups, in which the breast is only half immersed in them. Support is carried out from the bottom, with which the bones and rigid forms of the bodice do an excellent job.
The straps should be set wide apart. If the model does not have straps at all, then an elastic silicone tape is sewn into the bra, which supports it and ensures fixation.
For owners of curvaceous forms, the balcony model, alas, most likely will not work due to insufficient level of support.
Push up
The model also has another name - Bra. This type of bra lifts and shapes the breasts, increasing their size. A similar effect is achieved due to the pads in the bra cup, which can:
- Raise the chest with the cut of the bra.
- Enlarge the breast by 1 size thanks to the cup filling.
- Greatly enlarge the breasts due to the significant filling of the cup with foam rubber, silicone or other material.
In this video, you can learn more about the varieties of the Push-up model and others:
Corbeil and Brasier
Both models have a much larger cup at the bottom than at the top and are suitable for dresses with very large necklines. The brasier differs from Corbei only in that the first model may not fully cover the nipples.
Bustier
This model has underwire stitching and removable shoulder straps. The bra itself is more like a fabric semi-corset with solid inserts. Due to this feature, this model not only lifts and fixes the chest, but also slightly corrects the upper body.
Models for large bust
Unfortunately, the dream of many men - big breasts - often turns into many problems for its owner. The fact is that choosing a model for very lush busts sometimes seems like a daunting task, because large breasts require firm fixation and a high degree of support.
For women with large breasts, it will be useful to watch the following video:
The following models are most suitable for curvy forms:
- Classic. It is sewn without pits and has a large cup.
- Seamless. It is made of thin elastic fabric and is suitable for any breast size.
- "Minimizer". The model features wide straps and underwired sides. Does not deform the chest and provides maximum support.
- "Angelica". A very famous model with wide straps and underwired cups.
How to know if a bra is suitable
A good bra meets the following requirements:
- It should fit the chest girth, which allows for maximum support. You can determine the quality of the chest girth when trying on: the front and back of the bodice should be on the same line, lying horizontally. With a small girth, the back of the bra will rise, with a large girth, it will slide down.
- The bones should be located to the middle of the armpits. If they go further, then it threatens to irritate the skin, if on the contrary, there will not be full support for the breast.
- The straps should not cut into the skin or run obliquely.
- The cups should fit snugly against the chest, but never press on it. To check the fit, you can try to stick your finger under the place of their connection. The fabric should fit snugly against the body.
- Breathing should in no way be hampered by the bra.
- Despite the fact that bras are made from many different materials, it is recommended to give preference to models made from natural fabrics: viscose or cotton.
It is important to know! You can't sleep in a bra, because your breasts need to be allowed to rest.
Why the wrong choice is dangerous
In pursuit of a cheap and strictly defined bra model, some women are ready to go to unimaginable inconveniences. but buying and wearing oversized bras for a long time can backfire:
- Inappropriate length of bra straps causes constant pain in the cervical spine and in the arms. This "minor inconvenience" also contributes to the development of osteochondrosis;
- Too small a cup with a large breast size causes impaired free blood circulation and interferes with lymph flow;
- Excessive squeezing of the breast leads to disruption of metabolic processes, due to which various types of swelling of the mammary glands develop, up to cancerous tumors;
- In the end, the wrong bra model and the wrong sizes look repulsive.
Why fitting is important
Even knowing the size of the cup and correctly measuring the bust, it is not recommended to buy a bra "blindly"... Unscrupulous manufacturers, for example, can distort the generally accepted parameters and not coordinate their products with the size tables. Fitting allows you to find out how the model will sit on the chest.
This video is full of medical advice and guidance.
The comfort of the model and its fit are governed by the following characteristics:
- There should be a gap between the back and the bra closurethrough which a finger passes with ease. This will avoid chafing and blocking blood flow;
- The tape under the chest must not cut into the skin;
- A bra is essential to support your breasts. In the event that the bra squeezes her on the sides or in the neckline, then it is considered that this model is not suitable for a woman.
The choice of bodice should be taken seriously.... After determining how to find out the size of the bra (a table of correspondences of sizes will help to cope with this), you need to choose the right model.
It is better to spend some time and purchase a high-quality bodice that suits the woman in style to avoid health problems and emphasize the dignity of the breast.
We hope that the helpful tips in this article will help you easily find the right bra for you. Be healthy and beautiful!
Thank you very much! Thanks to this article, I have strengthened the opinion that I need to stop buying underwear on the Internet and still try it on in regular stores. So you can be completely sure that it will fit in size.