Find your right bra size

How to find your right bra size

1: Find the band size first. Measure around your ribcage under the bust, holding the tape relatively firm. Round to the nearest 5 cm. If you measure 82 cm under the bust, for example, your size is “80”.

2: Find the cup size. Measure around the fullest part of your bust to find the cup size. It is important to place the tape around the fullest point and not pull too tight. Let us say your bust measurement is 94 centimeters. The difference between this number (around the bust) and the number from step 1 (under the bust) gives you the cup you should wear.

Example: 94 − 80 = 14, which corresponds to a B cup.

• Difference of 10–11 cm: AA cup / XS

• Difference of 12–13 cm: A cup / S

• Difference of 14–15 cm: B cup / M

• Difference of 16–17 cm: C cup / M

• Difference of 18–19 cm: D cup / L

• Difference of 20–21 cm: E cup / L

• Difference of 22–23 cm: F cup / XL

• Difference of 24–25 cm: G cup / XXL

How to find the right size for a sports bra

Start from your usual bra size. If the sports bra is only sized XS–XL, you can also start from your usual clothing size. Remember, though, that a sports bra should fit snugly to give enough support. If you are between sizes (you wear both M and L, for example) it is wise to choose the smaller one.

Note: a sports bra should be washed with care. Harsh washing and drying in direct sunlight can wear the fabric and make it stiff and brittle, so that it loses its function. As with all clothes, it is important to wash sports bras according to the care label. Often it is enough to rinse it well in the sink and hang it up to dry, not in the sun. Avoid fabric conditioner or softener on all technical sportswear. Softener causes the pores in the fabric to lose their breathability and lets bad smells settle into the material. Many people think conditioner and softener give sports underwear a nice scent, but it is actually the opposite.