How Do You Buy A Bra That Fits?
Uncomfortable bras can ruin your whole day. They pinch, they squeeze, they ride up, and they don’t look good. But unless you’re planning to go braless, you’re going to need to learn how to buy a bra that fits. Here are some tips to bra buying so that you, too, can feel better in your lingerie! • Get ready. Measuring is easier if you are braless and have someone help you, but if you are modest, wear your best-fitting unpadded bra. You can measure on your own but it is much more difficult. Always use a soft measuring tape. • Measure your “band size.” Using this soft measuring tape, measure around the rib cage, right under the bust. The measuring tape should be at the same point on your back as your lower bra band. Make sure that the measuring tape is not slack or twisted. Next, add five inches to the measurement (to the nearest inch) around your rib cage. This is your band size. For example, a 31-inch measurement becom