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To determine your size
Your band size: Measure snugly around your ribcage to the nearest inch (diagram A), just below the bust. Make sure that the tape is straight across the back. Add 5" to this number, rounding up if necessary to the next even number. For example, if you measure 28 1/2" , add 5" (33 1/2" ) and round up to 34" . This is your " band size."
Your cup size: Wearing an unlined bra, measure completely around the bust at the fullest part without pulling tight (diagram B). Do not confuse this measurement with your bra size. Subtract this number from your band size. The difference in inches between this measurement and your band size will indicate the appropriate cup size. See cup size chart below. For example, if you band size measures 34" and your bust measures 36" , you would subtract 36" from 34" for a total of 2" . According to the cup size chart, your bra size measurement would be 34B.
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Shoulder straps: Shoulder straps support by smoothing cups from above. Straps can be rigid, semi-stretch or all stretch. In full-figure styles, straps may be padded for added comfort. Straps do not raise the cups but pull up the back of the bra. If you need to increase uplift, tightening the straps is not the answer. Try a cup style that offers more support. To check the level of support, drop one strap; if you lose support on that side, you're wearing the wrong bra style.
Sides and back: The bottom of the bra front and back should sit straight or slightly lower in the back. The lower edge of the band should anchor below the shoulder blades. The lower the band sets the more support you get. The band should be snug but not tight.
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