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Measuring question for the ladies

SherryR1971
SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
edited January 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Exactly where am I supposed to be putting the measuring tape when measuring my chest/bust area? Under, at the top or across the middle of the breasts? Thanks!!

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  • BamsieEkhaya
    BamsieEkhaya Posts: 657 Member
    I personally measure just under my bust... you could measure all 3 if you really wanted to... I don't really want to lose much actual breast and stick to bra fittings... ie same-ish cup size... I've got a little fat under my boobs I want to see disappear
  • YcatsFursworth
    YcatsFursworth Posts: 273 Member
    I do across the middle but I don't know if thats right or not :P
  • perfecting_emptiness
    perfecting_emptiness Posts: 49 Member
    Around the fullest part of the bust but you can measure where you want as long as you stay consistent.
  • xidia
    xidia Posts: 606 Member
    I do underbust (band size) and fullbust (largest part). Last week I lost from the former but not from the latter :D
  • louised88
    louised88 Posts: 159
    As long as you're measuring the same place every time, I'm not sure it's super important. I measure around my ribs just under my breasts and around my breasts at the widest point as well.
  • lauriem1966
    lauriem1966 Posts: 134 Member
    For the bust it should be around the fullest part. I also do the ribcage (where the bra band sits).
  • melduf
    melduf Posts: 468 Member
    Around the fullest part of the bust but you can measure where you want as long as you stay consistent.

    This!
  • dez_yaoichan
    dez_yaoichan Posts: 454
    when you are asked what your bust size is, they are asking for the inches across the largest part- which should be along the nip line.

    if you are doing this just for you, under the bust- band size, is a good thing to keep track of. you'll need to know that size when you go to look for a new bra.
  • Jluvs3clarks
    Jluvs3clarks Posts: 31
    This is an excellent question! Last week I finally measured myself, but I don't quite have the guts to put the measurements on here. I measured around the largest part.

    Can't wait to start seeing inches lost here!!!! :happy:
  • schondell
    schondell Posts: 556 Member
    The fullest part of your chest which is usually right across your nipples
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