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COLUMN: Let’s talk about boobs: ladies, take care of your girls

by Mariah Webb | February 6, 2012 | 2 comments

The bra band

The number part of your bra size refers to this elastic part. It is generally the

The bra cup

This part of the bra is generally based on the size of your bust, but more specifically the size of your bust in relation to your rib cage. It all depends on the difference between the two measurements. For example, if the difference between your rib cage and bust is 3 inches, you are a C-cup.

Cup sizes in the U. S. are generally determined by a U.K. sizing chart, which includes; AA, A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG, H, HH, J, JJ, and K.

Each manufacturer uses a different scale, and U.S. manufacturers often are different. Some use DDD instead of E, although they’re the same.

It is important to understand your cup size is relative to your rib cage. Just because a woman is a D-cup does not mean she has large boobs.

Although most women can tell you what size the bra they are wearing is, many women cannot remember the last time they were sized.

Estimates show that 80 percent of all women are wearing the wrong bra size, according to TIME magazine. Many women simply do not know bra basics, and while you may not think much about it, wearing a bad bra can be harmful.

Wearing the wrong size bra can lead to the tearing of ligaments, according to the BBC. Other studies by the British Chiropractic Association suggest you can cause damage to your skeletal structure, back and neck pain, and even lymphatic vessels.

Headaches and postural problems also can be signs of a bad bra. Many instances of pain can be avoided simply by wearing the correct size.

There’s no reason your bra size has to be a mystery. You can go to stores like Victoria’s Secret or JC Penny and get a free bra sizing.

Too embarrassed? Do it yourself. It’s not as daunting as you may think. Get a plastic tape measure, found at any fabric store. They are cheap and handy if you shop online often.

Then, follow these steps:

Get naked. Measuring yourself in a bra will have an effect on the accuracy of you size.
Bend over. It doesn’t sound pretty, but bending at a 90-degree angle will assure everything is in a perky place.
Measure your rib cage. Lay the tape measure flat across your skin, and make sure it is evenly perpendicular to the floor. Record your measurement. If it’s an odd number, round up to the nearest even number. If it’s an even number, you may want to round up to the next even number. Example: Are you 31 inches? Record it as 32. Are you 32? Record it as 34.
Measure your bust. Now do the same thing with your boobs. Make sure the tape measure runs smoothly along the nipple. Hold it snugly, but not tight. Record this measurement.
Subtract the measurements. For every inch difference, your cup size is as follows:

1 inch — A

2 inches — B

3 inches — C

4 inches — D

5 inches — DD

6 inches — E

There is more than one right answer; no two boobs are the same — literally. Asymmetrical boobs are common, and breasts change constantly. Experiment with bras, and do some research to find what is best for you.

Breast size can change as much as 10 percent per month. Cop a feel regularly, so you can tell when things are changing.

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