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Post by peasapie on Apr 25, 2016 2:30:54 GMT
bra measurements, that is... I knew cup size was the difference between distance around the strap area and distance around the boob area. But I never knew you are supposed to add four inches to the distance around strap area for your number. Eg. 30" and 33" means you are a 34C
So I've been wearing the wrong size all this time.
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Apr 25, 2016 2:49:32 GMT
Actually, the add 4 inches thing is not as cut and dry as one might think, but it is a nice starting point.
My great aunt ran a lingerie store. Actually, her daughter retired from her career to take it over. I was taught that the range of bras to try on will have band size 2-4 inches more than the actual measurement. This is a pulled tight measurement, while exhaling.
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Post by seikashaven on Apr 25, 2016 2:51:48 GMT
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Post by gar on Apr 25, 2016 7:29:49 GMT
It's a starting point but couldn't you tell you were wearing the wrong size by the fit? I'm a different size in different brands so it's not a rule I've ever really followed too much  |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 25, 2016 12:09:19 GMT
It's a starting point but couldn't you tell you were wearing the wrong size by the fit? I'm a different size in different brands so it's not a rule I've ever really followed too much No...and that's what makes me wonder if the "right" size will be too big. I'm going bra shopping this week. My my current bras seem to fit me just fine. |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 25, 2016 12:13:48 GMT
That's a very comprehensive way to measure. I'm going to try it and see how it goes. The funny thing for me is that my bras always seemed to fit fine, but according to websites I've seen, they shouldn't. Odd. |
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