Measuring myself

by going4it 19th May 2015, 1:50 pm

Hey all, out of interest I just wanted to measure myself for a rough idea of size.
I know it's REALLY early days as I'm to even 2 weeks post op but I'm so intrigued.
I've tried to google it and searched on here so apologies if I've missed it but I can't find instructions and google is giving the old method of adding to the band size.
Please can anyone help with how to do it. I'm not going to buy any bras as still in the Royce/macom but I would love a rough idea xx

by going4it 19th May 2015, 1:50 pm

Sorry that should say not even 2 weeks post op! Xx

by Littleannie 19th May 2015, 7:09 pm

I only know the one way of doing it. Which is the normal way. Measure band for example mine is 28 add 4 inches if even number so mine a 32,
Then measure around fullest part of boob. The difference between that figure and your band figure determines cup size. 1 inch difference is A 2 inch difference is B etc . Actually think I may measure mine now ....x

by Mammamia 19th May 2015, 7:21 pm

Measure your band, that is then your band measurement. No need to add anything just round up or down depending on fit. And then measure fullest part and difference between the 2 is your cup size, 1 inch per cup. That's a guide anyway!

by Littleannie 19th May 2015, 7:31 pm

So if I measure a 28 round band and 35 around bust does that make me a 28 ff ....aghhhhhhh no never , really, wow or 30 e .....confusing .

by going4it 19th May 2015, 7:35 pm

Wowzers Littleannie!!!
Mine is 32 band and 38 bust so I'm working that out as 32E...does that sound right [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]? Xx

by **Charlii** 19th May 2015, 7:48 pm

Dont add 4/5! All wrong! Like Mammamia said, dont add, just subtract the two for a rough estimate of your size. Underbust you want it firm and straight, and over bust bend over to get the full 'fullness' of the breast. Im 31/36-37, so I wear 32DD/E

28/35 = 28F
32/38 = 32E

Obviously with an actual fitting this will vary on the bra, and it depends on your comfort too, a 28 may feel too small, so go up to a 30. Remember, a brand new bra should always be worn on the loosest clasp, so that it can be tightened as it gives with washing.

The best online guide to home fitting we have is from one of our own, see here.
http://www.breastaccessories.co.uk/content/how-to-measure-your-bra-size

by Littleannie 19th May 2015, 8:05 pm

Wow well thank you for that [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. That is really interesting. Wow xx

by going4it 19th May 2015, 8:07 pm

Thanks so much [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]!
Check us out [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]!! boobsign

Xx

by Littleannie 19th May 2015, 8:59 pm

I know [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.].......wow wow hope they stay that size xx

by Mammamia 20th May 2015, 7:30 am

Fab sizes!!

by 9NDFp 20th May 2015, 10:40 am

What great sizes!! Congrats girls!! And fab advice re how to measure - I'm gonna measure myself tonight cos I haven't actually been measured since before kids, and intrigued to know - I think I'm A cup but used to be B. Xx

by going4it 20th May 2015, 11:03 am

I'm going to try it leaning forward to see if it makes any difference but don't think they move enough yet for it to change anything.
I didn't get measured post 3rd child either...they were just small! Xx

by Twinky 20th May 2015, 1:21 pm

And me...defo getting measured later tonight, thanks Charlii! What would we do without you!!!

And wicked size going4it!
Thrilled to bits I bet aren't you! Whoop whoop! dance

by LindaP 20th May 2015, 6:32 pm

Amazing sizes ladies! I'm sure you can't wait until you can get a proper fitting.

After reading this thread I decided to measure myself properly. Or actually check that I have been converting correctly. I have always measured myself in centimetres rather than inches and used European sizes. I have always worn a 34B. Today I checked the conversion to inches properly and it turns out I should really be a 30D or even DD. I feel completely blown away. Surely I can't be a D cup? Tomorrow I will be going out to try some bras on. It is odd though that the European and UK sizes seem so mismatched. The 34B I normally wear is equivalent to European 75B and I measure 73-74cm so I was convinced this was the right size.

by 9NDFp 20th May 2015, 6:41 pm

Just measured myself using that website to guide me, looks like I'm a 32b - not far off what I thought I was ! That website looks great gonna look for some lingerie from there once I'm post-op :-). Xx

by **Charlii** 20th May 2015, 7:11 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], so many women are in the wrong size because of the +4/5 thing. Think about it, how many stores do you see a 34b in? And how many stock a 30d? It's all too common. Plus media has warped out minds about what a D cup is, often these 34dd's are more likely 30G's. But absolutely measure in inches, it's one of those things, being a 'metric' country, but UK you need to measure in inches to get the correct size.

by anneritchley 21st May 2015, 5:14 pm

What a great size going4it xxxx

by going4it 21st May 2015, 7:39 pm

It's crazy isn't it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] how we are all wearing the wrong sizes!
Thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], I'm really pleased xx

by Littleannie 21st May 2015, 7:54 pm

Love the new sports bra [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] looks fab ....xx

by going4it 21st May 2015, 8:03 pm

Thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], this is my cheapo Peacocks £6 jobby. It's really comfy but not sure how supportive it is so just wearing it for a couple of hours xx

by Twinky 21st May 2015, 10:24 pm

Going4it....ur looking bloody gawjus if I may say so! Ur avi is gorgeous! Jel! Yep! Give You

by Skates 22nd May 2015, 7:07 am

Loving the new Avi! Fantastic xx

by going4it 22nd May 2015, 3:27 pm

Aah thanks [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] xx

by Twinky 18th June 2015, 2:38 pm

So I just did this, and of course it can and probably WILL change as mine are still only newborns! But im coming up a 32e by the size chart [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] has suggested!

To be anything other than an A cup Is all new to me. Heart

Well pleased! Would be happy to lose a little upper pole, I look totally porn starish even in just a simple vest at the mo lol!!!

Thrilled to bits I did this, and wa-hey I can now get off the couch using my left arm....rather than it just aching and feeling like ouch!! dance

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