Measuring for bras...Ladies?

Get measured by a pro at like Victoria's Secret. That would be the easiest and safest way to get a properly fitting bra.

Go to a local lingerie place, NOT a chain like Victoria's Secret or Frederick's. They should be able to measure you accurately for different brands - and often doesn't even involve measuring tape. Plus they should be able to tell you which bras are better for your breast shape too.

I think the general rule of thumb is measure around right under your breasts, then again right at your nipple, Every inch is a cup size. For example: if you measure 36 around then 38 at the nipple you should be a 36B

I measure with my bra on. I measure around the fullest part of my breast. then measure right below your breast, where the bottom of the bra sits. I measure both very snugly, not so tight I can't breath, but snug. The number on your ribs is your band size. If it is an odd number, since you are losing weight go down to the next band size. Now subtract the number on your ribs from the number on the fullest part of your breast. Each number difference represents 1 cup size. Since you are losing weight I'd be sure that the bra is snug on the first hooks, so that you'll get a little more life out of the bra.

Hope this helps!

Well like others above said - general rule is measure on your ribs, below your bust and then at the fullest part of your bust. The difference between the full part and your rib cage is your cup size.

But, if you have a city nearby, I definitely suggest getting a proper fitting. If you can find out what bras not only fit you the best but look the best with your breast shape, then you can search those brands on sites like figleaves.com. I love Panache brand myself, but I can't wear the shelf bras because my breast shape is too rounded/full and therefore even at the right cup size, I spilleth over in an unflattering way.

I used to manage the lingerie department at a Rich's department store in Atlanta (we got swallowed up by Macy's, so think large department store). Anyway, go to a larger department store or to a local bra store. Some smaller bra stores (usually in larger metropolitan areas) cater to women who have had mastectomies and they carry primarily non-underwire bras, because those work best for women whom have had mastectomies, but these stores are hands down the best for getting a good fit. Their training is amazing. You will find that Macy's and Nordstrom’s also often have fitters who do the mascetomy bra fittings, and they will be your best fiiters at a large department store. The rest of the employees at a larger department store have also been trained by fellow employees and bra vendors and they get the job done for you as well.

I could tell you have to measure yourself, but every bra is different and you need someone to help you get the right one for your body. A good fitter will look at your body and the measurements and go from there.

I also used to work at Victoria Secret and while this was a long time ago, we received little to no training on fittings. Just the basics on measurement. But that could have changed....I used to work their back when we all had to wear skirts!

Ok so if my rib cage is 31 inchs and breast is 33 inches.....what does that make me?

You can go to Victoria's Secret, Dillards, Intimacy and many other department stores and they will do it for you : ) I went to layne bryant once though and I think the lady was on crack because she told me that I should be wearing a 36G! I was like ummmm not! I wear a 42 DDD hopefully i can lose a D or 2 with this weight loss You can google it too and find ways to measure

The only reason I like Victoria's secret is because the sales person was able to notice my different sized boobs while no one else can. I felt like someone knew me!