Bra-sizing “D”mystified

So again, I have been searching the internet to try and find a great “bra size calculator” (ie. you plug in some measurements and voila! you have your perfect size).

Ladies, because of my experience as a bra fitter, I advise you to RUN AWAY from these things!

All brands fit differently and, as I have mentioned before, there are no recognized standards in terms of sizing. That being said, I know that I range from a 34 F to a 32 E, depending on brand and style. Some styles don’t fit me at all, particularly those made in China (the brands will remain nameless… do your research). And let’s face it, after this past year and a half, with all the recalls, are we confident with ANYTHING made in China?

From using a variety of ”bra calculators” I have been sized anywhere from a 38 C to a 32 J and, horror of horrors!, a 40 AA!

That’s just ridiculous!

In my humble opinion, A’s and AA’s don’t really exist, unless you are under 100 pounds or are 12 years old.

I did a fitting on a woman today who told me she was a 36 A and it turns out she was a 32 D.

Ladies!

Get your “girls” fitted properly!

In a lingerie store, with a variety of brands and sizes.

Be wary of chain stores, websites and manufacturers who “claim” to want to help you find your ”perfect” size in “their” brand. Translation, they just want to sell their own brand of bra. No brand or style will work for every woman, mine included. 

I am a bra manufacturer, but a bra-fitter first.

Wear something that supports you, and go to the right people to make sure this happens!

Stay away from the measuring tape! Or anyone that uses one to determine your size!  Bra fitting is part art, part science. Only trained fitters will be able to determine your size and the proper fitting style for you. 

Blessings, from the bra fitting militia.