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  1. padmaiyangar

    padmaiyangar Bronze IL'ite

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    Follow these four easy steps for your bra size:
    Measurement number 1: Measure under your bust line.
    Put on your best-fitting, unpadded, under wire bra. Measure underneath the bust line and make sure to measure tightly. Be sure the tape measure is straight across your back.
    The general rule of thumb for all measuring is: less than ½”, round DOWN, more than a ½”, round UP. So if your measurement is 32 ¼”, call it 32. Write this number down. This is measurement number 1.
    Band Size: Calculate your band size.
    If measurement 1 is UNDER 33 inches, add 5 inches. If this number is odd, round up to the next EVEN number. If measurement 1 is OVER 33 inches, add 3 inches. If this number is odd, round up to the next EVEN number. Write this EVEN number down. This is your band size..
    Measurement number 2: Measure over the bust line
    Measure over the biggest point of your bust line. This is a looser measurement. Make sure the tape measure is straight. Write this number down. This is measurement number 2.
    Cup Size: Calculate your cup size.
    First subtract measurement number 1 from measurement number 2. Then consult the above chart to find your cup size.
    (source: web site_ indiwo.com)
     
  2. babyraji

    babyraji Silver IL'ite

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    hi ilites
    its reaally a gd info.when i came newly 2 singapore i 2 was confused a lot abt the rt size .
    bye
    raji
     
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    Sudhasanjeev Senior IL'ite

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    Hi
    am here for last 11/2 yr when i am coming to us i bought lot of bras but now i want to try here in us, tried in jc penny and bra companys i dnt get, in india my size was 30, in store they measured nd gave the no 32(b) itz not a right fit plz help me with ur suggestions am waiting for ur replys

    cheers
    sudha
     
  4. vaishnavilakshmi

    vaishnavilakshmi Bronze IL'ite

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    Hi,

    Myself and many of my friends visited Victoria's secret and found out our exact sizes and shopped at kohls,macy's,jcpenny etc.Try playtex 18hour comfort bras.They are good.

    Vaishu
     
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    Sudhasanjeev Senior IL'ite

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    Hi vaishnavi,
    thanks for ur reply i will checkout in the stores
    cheers,
    sudhasanjeev
     
  6. Nandshyam

    Nandshyam IL Hall of Fame

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    I was talking about this in the other thread.

    At the back of every bra box, there's description like its this is your size, then B, C, D etc. but the problem is with so much varieties.. it differs, its not like if its 36B lets say, then its going to be the same in all.. for everything I need to wear, make sure if thats the correct and fittest and then buy it.. sometimes its 36A and sometime 36B ... I never got fixated one.. ever WitsendWitsend
     
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    shravanthika Senior IL'ite

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    Playtex worked for me...at last.......
     
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    Nandshyam IL Hall of Fame

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    Oh good.. but a person like me, I tend to try different varieties out there you know ;)
     
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    priyamuthu Senior IL'ite

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    Right bras

    Hi all,
    can anyone pls tellme which brand of bras u prefer most in US and u choose ur size here. it is diff from India right? mostof the patterns here has lowcut and i dont know how to choose one which is comfortable. i have a huge coolection when i came here, but my indian bras makes me look odd while wearing tees and shirts. can u pour ur suggestions on this?
    Thanks,
    Priya
     
  10. shravanthika

    shravanthika Senior IL'ite

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    Re: Right bras

    Did you ever try Playtex brand?
    It seemed to be the right choice for me atleast and I felt comfortable while wearing tees and shirts.
     

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