To measure your bust size, follow these steps:
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Stand straight: Maintain good posture with your arms relaxed at your sides.
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Use a measuring tape: Wrap a flexible tape measure around the fullest part of your bust, usually over your nipples. Ensure the tape measure is level and snug, but not too tight. Do not pull the tape excessively tight.
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Record the measurement: Note the measurement in inches or centimeters. This is your bust measurement.
Several resources provide additional guidance:
- For dressmaking: Some methods suggest measuring directly under the armpits and keeping the tape measure above the breasts for a specific type of pattern fitting. Source: wikihow.com
- For bra sizing: Consider that bra sizing involves measuring both the bust and underbust to determine the cup size. The bust measurement is taken over the fullest part of the breasts as described above. Source: calculator.net
- For some clothing sizes: Note that some clothing size charts use the measurement of the garment lying flat, and this needs to be doubled to represent the full chest measurement. Source: reddit.com
Some resources recommend specific conditions, like wearing a non-padded strapless bra or no bra at all for the most accurate measurement. It is important to consider the context of the measurement – whether it’s for selecting a bra, a dress, or other clothing.
