It’s impossible not to feel totally girly in a beautiful bra – but the fact is that most crossdressers and transgender women are wearing the WRONG bra. Don’t feel bad – 80% of genetic women are too!
In this 2-part series, I’m going to show you how to select the perfect bra for your feminine transformation. Keep reading to discover how to find your correct bra SIZE.
How to Find Your Correct Bra Size
First things first: Wearing the correct bra size is critical. Bras that don’t fit are uncomfortable and look bad under your clothes.
In this section, I’ll explain how to find the correct bra size for your ACTUAL breasts. In the section below, I’ll show you how to find the correct bra size if you wear breast forms.
There are several ways to measure your bra size. Here’s the method used by Victoria’s Secrets and most modern bra manufacturers:
Step 1: Measure Your Band Size
Place a tape measure under your arms and measure your chest circumference just above the breasts. The tape measure should be about the level where your bra straps meet the bra.
This measurement is your BAND SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is an odd number, round down to the nearest even number.)
Step 2: Measure Your Bust Size
Stand up tall and measure across the fullest part of your bust. The tape measure should be parallel to the floor and shouldn’t be too tight or too loose.
This is your BUST SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is between inches, round up to the nearest inch.)
Step 3: Calculate Your Cup Size
Subtract your band size (from Step 1) from your bust size (from Step 2) and check the chart below to determine your cup size:
For example, if your band size is 40” and your bust size is 44”, the difference is 4”. That would make you a D cup.
Your bra size is a combination of your band size and your cup size. (Bra size = band size + cup size) In this case, your bra size would be a 40D.
This size should be considered a starting point, as sizing varies from bra to bra.
How to Find Your Correct Bra Size: What to Do If You Wear Breast Forms
If you wear breast forms, the process for finding your bra size is a bit different. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Measure Your Band Size
(Note: These instructions are the same as above, but I’ll repeat them here.)
Place a tape measure under your arms and measure your chest circumference just above the breasts. The tape measure should be about the level where your bra straps meet the bra.
This measurement is your BAND SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is an odd number, round down to the nearest even number.)
Step 2: Determine Your Ideal Cup Size
The next step is to determine the cup size you want to achieve. This should be a size that’s proportionate to your body: Not too big and not too small.
Generally speaking, the larger your body frame is, the larger your cup size should be. Here are some guidelines:
- Choose an B or C cup if you have a small frame.
- Choose a C or D cup if you have a medium frame.
- Choose a D cup or larger if you have a large frame.
Once you know your correct band size and desired cup size, you can purchase the proper bra and breast forms.
Finding a Bra that Fits
Knowing your correct bra size is one thing. Actually FINDING that bra is another. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find bras outside the standard size range. Here are some sites that carry a large range of bra sizes:
- Barenecessities.com – Bare Necessities offers a huge selection of bras, including plus size bras with smaller cup sizes. (Perfect for girls who don’t wear breast forms.)
- HerRoom.com – Her Room is another large lingerie site that stocks hard to find sizes. They offer band sizes up to 58, so there’s a bra for almost everybody.
- BiggerBras.com – BiggerBras.com specializes in plus size bras and carries a large range of cup sizes.
Another option is to purchase a bra extender. A bra extender is an elasticized piece of fabric that hooks onto the back of your bra. It can add 1-3 inches to the bra band, so it’s a great solution for bras that are too tight.
So there you, girlfriend! Everything you need to know about finding your correct bra size.
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