Blog of Bra

According to a board-certified plastic surgeon, Tracy M. Pfeifer, M.D. 80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size. She said the most women are mistakenly believe they’re wearing the right size, but the fact is they’re not.

“Over time, this can cause big problems, and the larger the breasts, the bigger the concerns.” She added more.

Wearing the wrong size of bra, besides being uncomfortable, ill-fitting bras can contribute to chronic headaches, back pain, tingling in the arms, restricted breathing, abrasions, rashes and breast pain, especially during exercise.

The best way to ensure you are wearing the perfect fit bra is to go to a specialty bra shop. You also can get someone else help to measure you. Liz Smith from Wacoal America director of retail services, provides these cool instructions.

To determine band size, measure around the rib cage, just below your breasts. Then add 4 inches if the measurement is even and 5 if the measurement is odd.

To determine cup size, measure around the fullest part of the breasts(over the nipples). Deduct the rib-cage measurement from this figure. A 1-inch difference between the measurements equals an A cup, 2 inches a B and so on.

More tips about choosing the right bra for you can be read here.

Source: Weider Publications