Fitting a Bra

It's been said that fitting a bra is one of the hardest tasks when shopping for new lingerie. Because it's not always clear how they are sized, many women are simply buying bras because they have other bras in the same size, rather than trying on new ones to see how these fit. If you want to make sure that you are always buying the right bra for your needs, you need to learn more about bra fitting and how to fit a bra for yourself or for your daughter.

The key to a proper bra fit is to make sure the straps of the bra are secure on the shoulders – they shouldn't be falling off – and that the cups of the bra are large enough to support the size of the breast. The elastic that goes around the abdomen should also be the right size to fit snugly on the ribcage, but not uncomfortably. If it's easier for you, you might want to go to a store that employs a bra fitting specialist in their lingerie department or go to a store that specializes in only bras. They will be able to quickly measure you and show you bras that will be the right ones for your body.

In a professional bra fitting, you will need to strip down to the thinnest piece of clothing that you have on – when you're going to be in front of other people. And when you want to have a more accurate fit, you will want to remove your top and allow the specialist to hold the measuring tape right up to your body. You will want to have a proper bra fitting about once a year or whenever you have lost or gained a significant amount of weight, as this can dramatically change the size of your bust line.

If you're wondering, "How so I fit myself for a bra?" you can also learn to do this on your own. You can find a bra fitting guide on many internet websites, but the easiest way to do it is to take a tape measure and measure the circumference of your breasts at the largest point. This is the number in the bra size. If you get an off number, just round up. Then measure the circumference of your abdomen right under your breasts. Subtract the smaller measurement from the larger measurement. Any difference less than 1 is a AA cup, 1 inch is an A cup, 2 inches is a B cup, etc.

It's especially important to have a professional size your bra when you are helping in a bra fit for 13 year olds, especially when they're getting their first bra after a training bra. This will help them learn more about how to choose the best fit for their body.