To measure bust size, follow these steps:
- Use a soft measuring tape and stand straight with arms relaxed.
- Measure under the bust: Wrap the tape snugly around your torso just below your breasts. This is your underbust measurement.
- Measure bust size: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the bust (usually over the nipples), making sure the tape is parallel to the floor and not too tight or loose.
- The difference between the bust measurement and the underbust measurement helps determine the cup size.
- Cup size is typically categorized by the difference in centimeters or inches between bust and underbust measurements.
In summary:
- Underbust measurement = band size base
- Bust measurement - underbust measurement = cup size difference
For example, if the bust is 92 cm and underbust is 76 cm, the difference is 16 cm which corresponds roughly to a C cup. Hence, the bra size would be 75C (using the example sizing system).