Adding to your band size is important part of finding right fit for your body. It can be daunting task, especially if you’re not sure what size you should be wearing. But with right information and guidance, you can find perfect fit for your body. Band size is circumference of your rib cage, just below your bust. If your band size is too big, your bra won’t provide enough support, and if it’s too small, it will be uncomfortable and dig into your skin.
Have you added 3 inches to your band size?
The second step in finding right bra size is determining your band size. This is circumference of your rib cage, measured just below your bust. To measure your band size, you’ll need flexible measuring tape. Start by wrapping tape around your rib cage, just below your bust. Make sure tape is level and snug, but not too tight. Once you’ve your measurement, round it to nearest whole number. If number is even, add four inches, and if number is odd, add five inches. The sum of this calculation is your band size.
It’s important to note that your band size isn’t same as your bust size. It’s also important to remember that your band size isn’t static number. As your body changes, your band size may also change. Therefore, it’s important to measure your band size regularly to ensure you’re wearing correct size. Additionally, if you’re between sizes, it’s recommended to size up for more comfortable fit.
Should I add 4 to my band size?
The “add-four” method is popular method used by many major department stores and american retailers to determine woman”s bra size. This method involves taking ribcage measurement and adding four inches (or five if it’s odd-number) to obtain band size. This method is often used as starting point for finding right bra size, as it’s simple and straightforward way to get approximate size.
This is because every woman”s body is different and size of her ribcage may not be same as size of her breasts. Additionally, size of band and cup may vary depending on style of bra. Therefore, it’s important to try on different sizes and styles of bras to find one that fits best.
What indications would tell me that I need to go up band size?
If band of your bra is too tight, it can be uncomfortable and even dig into your flesh. This is sign that your band size is too small and you should consider sizing up. When band is too tight, it can also cause back of bra to be slightly lower than it should be, although this is exception for strapless bras.
When band is too big, it can also cause straps to slip off your shoulders and cups to be too loose. To ensure proper fit, it’s important to measure your band size and cup size accurately. If you’re unsure of your size, it’s best to visit lingerie store and get professionally fitted.
If you increase your band size, do you decrease your cup size?
When it comes to finding right bra size, it’s important to understand relationship between band size and cup size. If you go up band size, you need to go down cup size to compensate difference. This is because cup size is relative to band size. For example, if you wear 36DD and band is too small but cups fit, you’d want to try 38D.
It’s important to note that cup sizes aren’t standardized across brands. This means that 36DD in one brand may not be same as 36DD in another brand. Therefore, it’s important to try on different sizes and brands to find right fit. This will ensure that cup volume remains same.
Conclusion
To do this, you should measure snugly around your ribcage, directly under your breasts. Then, add 3 inches to this measurement. If your result is odd number, you should go up to next band size. With this information, you can find perfect bra size for you.