Measuring Your Bra Size
1. The Underbust
Wrap the tape measure around your underbust (UB) snugly. For the most accurate measurement, ensure that:
1. The tape measure is parallel to the floor.
2. The tape measure is directly under the bust.
3. The tape measure is snug but does not cut tightly into the body.
Record the measurement in inches. This is your band size. Please do not make any changes to your measurement unless you would benefit from one of the following adjustments:
- you are in between sizes
- you have softer body tissue
- you prefer a tighter band
- you are in between sizes
- you have firmer body tissue
- you prefer a looser band
Have questions? We can help. Contact us here.
2. The Overbreast
Starting on the outer side of your breast, wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your breast, stopping at the inner edge of your breast. For the most accurate measurement, ensure that:
1. The breast is supported in a position as close as possible to where it would be in a bra.
2. The measuring tape is wrapped around the fullest part of the breast.
3. The measurement includes only breast tissue, and does not include the chest wall or bra.
4. The measuring tape is snug and does not cut tightly into the breast tissue.
The breast is supported in a position as close as possible to where it would be in a bra.
The measuring tape is wrapped around the fullest part of the breast.
The measurement includes only breast tissue, and does not include the chest wall or bra.
The measuring tape is snug and does not cut tightly into the breast tissue.
Record the measurement in inches. This is your cup size. Please do not make any changes to your measurement unless you would benefit from one of the following adjustments:
- You have softer or more pendulous breast tissue
- You are in between sizes by 1/4 of an inch or less. Round down to the nearest half inch increment
- You have firmer breast tissue or implants
- You are in between sizes by 3/4 of an inch or more. Round up to the nearest half inch increment
- Your overbreast measurements are different from each other (it’s normal to have two different sized breasts). We recommend using the larger measure as your OB because you can pad the smaller side, but you cannot take away from the larger side
Have questions? We can help. Contact us here.
Macromastia
It may be difficult to measure your overbreast conventionally. If possible we recommend enlisting someone you trust to help you measure, and to use any combination of resources you have available to support your breasts while measuring. This may include current bras, supportive garments, or water suspension in a bathtub or pool.
Because of the complexity of macromastia bras, we use additional measurements to help make you the perfect bra. Please use our MacroCouture kit to take your measurements.