And voila! You're an A cup.
Most bra size calculators tell me that I am a size 34AA. This seems about right. Whenever I try size 34A “grownup” bras (sized for women, not teens), I always have some space left over in the cups. The band is usually about right.
When I tried to figure out my size using the Itty Bitty Bra fit instructions, I got a bit confused.
- First, they have you add six inches to the band measurement. OK, so that’s 36 for me.
- Then, take the full bust measurement, which is 34 inches for me.
- The final step is to take the difference between the two measurements
–BUT they don’t say which number to subract from which.
Usually, you subtract the band measurement from the full bust measurement. In which case, I measure a negative two! If it’s the other way–the full bust from the band–then I am a two, which means in their fit guidelines, I am an A cup.
Quick aside — why can’t we agree on a fitting method for bras? Wouldn’t it be a dream to walk into a store, buy any bra that’s your size, and know that it will fit without having to try it on? Why is that so hard? Why can’t we size women’s clothing like men’s? Guys never have to try on underwear.
OK, meanwhile, back at the review…
