How to get your REAL RC measurement?

Liza-with-a-Z · 11-20-2006, 04:19 PM

Dumb Question ...

The Website gives detailed instructions on how to measure your correct RC size....I would just like to know if the ladies on this forum has used the website's formula i.e adding 4" to an even number measurement (i.e 30" + 4"=34" Ribcage) or and uneven number measured and adding 5" to get the actual RC size....If most of you HAVE measured by this method I am stumped!

I am 5'5", 110lbs and have a 31" RC before adding any inches...(Oh my waist is 24" and my hips 36")

If the website method is CORRECT I feel like a Buffalo compared to other girls with similar stat!

Any advice?

JACQELINERT · 11-20-2006, 04:28 PM

Remember not to get ribcage and bandsize measurements confused.

The ribcage measurements I've seen on this forum range between 27" (which is a 32 band size) and 33" (which is a 38 band size).

Go to almost any bra store and most of the bras are between a 32 and a 38 band. You, like me, have a 31" ribcage, so we wear a 36 band.

Liza-with-a-Z · 11-20-2006, 06:31 PM

You are so right, I thought about this bandsize business. They obviously add 4 or 5 inches to cater for all bra manufacturers size wise.

Thanks!

HockeyBabe17 · 11-20-2006, 08:50 PM

Don't even worry about it, I work at La Senza and almost everyone I measure is a 36! It's on of the most common band sizes. However don't always buy bras according to your "size", because all bras fit differently and you may be up or down a size... Always try a few on to see what works best! Band/cup measurements are a guideline only

Liza-with-a-Z · 11-21-2006, 11:11 AM

Thanks everyone for the advice. As far as the classic, stat order goes (i.e bust-waist-hips) I would be a 36 B? (meaning my Bra cup size and band?). I know its a silly question but just had to clarify it

TA Liza

JOSEA · 11-21-2006, 12:43 PM

Hey hon...just wanted to add that the measuring guide is an estimate...many ladies can fit 2 diff band sizes b/c of the adjustable settings.

I have a 30" r/c but I'm lean, so my "true" bandsize is actually a 33, not a 34. The cups on 32 bands aren't wide enough & the bands on the 34's are a bit loose, so I actually have my 34's altered. For anyone that has this problem, find a bra boutique that does alterations...mine doesn't require that you buy your bra there...the alteration is free if you do, but otherwise $5.

Liza-with-a-Z · 11-21-2006, 02:45 PM

Hmmm....Thanks Jo.

If I may ask, off the topic, re: your breast augmentation, was your placement done over or under the muscle?

If this is you on your Signature, they look stunning. We have similar stats except that I am 6lbs heavier...

xx Liza

Liza-with-a-Z · 11-21-2006, 02:46 PM

Thanks a lot! I can stop feeling like a Walrus! he he he

Liza

11-20-2006, 04:19 PM	#1
Liza-with-a-Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	How to get your REAL RC measurement? Dumb Question ... The Website gives detailed instructions on how to measure your correct RC size....I would just like to know if the ladies on this forum has used the website's formula i.e adding 4" to an even number measurement (i.e 30" + 4"=34" Ribcage) or and uneven number measured and adding 5" to get the actual RC size....If most of you HAVE measured by this method I am stumped! I am 5'5", 110lbs and have a 31" RC before adding any inches...(Oh my waist is 24" and my hips 36") If the website method is CORRECT I feel like a Buffalo compared to other girls with similar stat! Any advice?

11-21-2006, 12:43 PM	#6
JOSEA Likes Shiny Things Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 169 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hey hon...just wanted to add that the measuring guide is an estimate...many ladies can fit 2 diff band sizes b/c of the adjustable settings. I have a 30" r/c but I'm lean, so my "true" bandsize is actually a 33, not a 34. The cups on 32 bands aren't wide enough & the bands on the 34's are a bit loose, so I actually have my 34's altered. For anyone that has this problem, find a bra boutique that does alterations...mine doesn't require that you buy your bra there...the alteration is free if you do, but otherwise $5. __________________ Dr. T.Y. Steven Ip

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11-20-2006, 04:28 PM	#2
JACQELINERT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 903 Thanks: 412 Thanked 296 Times in 175 Posts	Remember not to get ribcage and bandsize measurements confused. The ribcage measurements I've seen on this forum range between 27" (which is a 32 band size) and 33" (which is a 38 band size). Go to almost any bra store and most of the bras are between a 32 and a 38 band. You, like me, have a 31" ribcage, so we wear a 36 band.

11-20-2006, 06:31 PM	#3
Liza-with-a-Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	You are so right, I thought about this bandsize business. They obviously add 4 or 5 inches to cater for all bra manufacturers size wise. Thanks!

11-20-2006, 08:50 PM	#4
HockeyBabe17 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 647 Thanks: 252 Thanked 235 Times in 187 Posts	Don't even worry about it, I work at La Senza and almost everyone I measure is a 36! It's on of the most common band sizes. However don't always buy bras according to your "size", because all bras fit differently and you may be up or down a size... Always try a few on to see what works best! Band/cup measurements are a guideline only

11-21-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
Liza-with-a-Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks everyone for the advice. As far as the classic, stat order goes (i.e bust-waist-hips) I would be a 36 B? (meaning my Bra cup size and band?). I know its a silly question but just had to clarify it TA Liza

11-21-2006, 02:45 PM	#7
Liza-with-a-Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Hmmm....Thanks Jo. If I may ask, off the topic, re: your breast augmentation, was your placement done over or under the muscle? If this is you on your Signature, they look stunning. We have similar stats except that I am 6lbs heavier... xx Liza

11-21-2006, 02:46 PM	#8
Liza-with-a-Z Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 41 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks a lot! I can stop feeling like a Walrus! he he he Liza