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Bra only is best. Yes choose the size to start with by using your high bust measurement as though it is the bust measurement because the shoulders neck and back are likely to be closer to your frame size.

Taking Accurate Body Measurements For Sewing Garments Dummies

It is also not your underbust measurement nor your high bust measurement.

High bust measurement. The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. That s your high bust. High bust measure across the back high up under the arm and across top of bust.

Now measure around the fullest part of your bust line. If you re a large cupped woman these two numbers will be pretty different. My own measurements are a high bust of 41 inches and a full bust of 46 inches which lines up with my 36e bra size.

Bra with camisole is fine. Bust measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back 1 chest around body above fullest part of bust 2 to determine your cup size you will need two measurements. The cup size is the difference between the high bust and the full bust in inches.

If however your high is 38 25 and your full is 40 then you could go ahead and buy according to your full bust since it is not more than 2 inches larger. Wlric when a woman is fitted for a bra the high bust measurement refers to the 32 34 36 etc. Your high bust measurement is the distance around your chest above your bust under your armpits.

Your full bust measurement is across the fullest point of your bust. Wrap a flexible tape measure around your bust. Bust measure straight across the back over the fullest part of the bust.

A difference of around 1 is an a cup 2 is a b cup 3 is a c cup etc. How to find it. So if your high bust m ment is 38 25 inches and your full bust m ment is 41 inches then yes you would buy according to high bust and make an adjustment.

The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts. That s surprise surprise your full bust. You should be wearing the undergarments you would wear with a knitted top of the type you re intending to make but ditch the layers sweaters and bulky outer clothing for this performance.

For example if a woman is a 38c then the high bust would be 38 and the full bust measurement would be 41.