Measuring for a bra typically involves taking specific body measurements to determine the correct band and cup size. According to the provided reference, a key step in this process, specifically for determining the band size, involves measuring around the rib cage.
Here's how the band measurement is taken based on the provided information:
Measuring Your Bra Band Size
To find your correct band size, you need to measure around your rib cage, just below your bust.
- Step 1: Measure Your Underbust: Wrap a measuring tape firmly around your rib cage, making sure it is positioned immediately under your bust.
- Step 2: Find Your Measurement: Note the measurement you get in centimeters (or inches, depending on the chart used).
- Step 3: Consult a Size Chart: Locate your measurement on the 'Underbust' row of a bra size chart. The reference indicates you should round your measurement up or down to the nearest measurement listed on this row.
- Step 4: Determine Your Band Size: Look directly above the rounded underbust measurement on the chart to find the corresponding band size you should order.
Example from the reference:
If your underbust measurement is 74cm, you would find this or the nearest measurement on the 'Underbust' row and see that your corresponding band size to order is 34.
While the provided reference specifically details the process for measuring the underbust to find the band size, a complete bra measurement usually also includes measuring around the fullest part of the bust to help determine the cup size. However, the reference focuses solely on the underbust measurement for the band.
Understanding your band size is a crucial step in finding a bra that offers proper support and a comfortable fit around your torso.
