This article will show you how to measure bra size that as a mom you can pass on to your daughters and your friends. At every stage of a woman's life, from teenager to working woman, to mom, their breasts can fluctuate in size. These size differences for the most part will be ignored, as 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size.

I know I've been wearing the same bra size for the last ten years, and after researching this subject, found that I am indeed wearing the wrong size bra. I have to accept that I'm not a skinny teenager anymore!

Determining bra size can be a bit of an eye-opener, as when you get it right, the new shape you have will be more flattering than when you get it wrong. Let's look at how to measure bra size whilst creating a better figure.

The first step in how to measure bra size is taking the correct measurements. These measurements are not the be all and end all, as different brands will vary in sizes, as general clothes sizes do. Taking these measurements at home is the first step in a two step process. The second step is where you would go to the shops to check out and try on different styles of bras to make sure you buy a bra size that is both comfortable and the correct size.

The first part of how to measure bra size correctly is to look at the band size, which is the circumference of the point below your breasts and at the top of your rib cage. Place a tape measure around this point and make sure it is not twisted and flat against the skin. You do need to keep your arms down when taking this measurement, so you may need some help. When you have the reading, in inches, always round it to the nearest even number, so if it is 34.5, you should go down to 34 inches.

Note: You should ignore the advice that some people give, when they say you should add on another two or three inches to this measurement. This is an incorrect way of how to measure bra size, as this advice may have been relevant in the 1930s, but not for determining bra size nowadays with modern bras.

The next part of determining bra size is the cup. You should measure around the fullest part of your breasts. It is probably best to do this without any restrictions or clothing on your top half. The best way to do this is to get on all fours, with your back level to the floor and get a friend or partner to measure around you. Again round up this measurement to the nearest whole number, then take the band size and subtract it from this bust measurement, the remaining inches will be your cup size. 1 inch = A cup 2 inches = B cup 3 inches = C cup 4 inches = D cup 5 inches = DD cup 6 inches = E cup 7 inches = F cup

Knowing these basic measurements will stand you in good stead, when you visit a shop. So get to a shop and try on a different assortment of bras. Whilst in the changing room make sure the bra is not too tight or loose, and that you are not escaping anywhere. Lastly be sure to have a good jump about so you can see if you stay in place.

If you stick to these methods of measuring and testing your bra size, you will always find the right bra size and type for you. So go get them bras and teach others how to measure bra size properly, they will forever be in your debt.