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How to take snug measurement?

I did the new bra survey on /r/abrathatfits the other day, and noticed that for the snug measurement, they put this: "Please measure around your underbust snugly, pulling the tape so it is taut and comfortably snug (as snug as you would want a bra to feel). It should cut into skin a little but still be completely comfortable. (Be on a "neutral" breath)" ...is that how it's supposed to be measured normally? If so, it seems like I've been measuring more like the loose measurement (just tight enough for it to not fall down) :/ measuring with this other method means the size I've normally been suggested (28e) is a sister size too big(?) as my snug measurement goes from 27.1 to 26.4 and it gives me a 26f. I should probably invest in a rixie clip or something...

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  • If you're comfortable with the size you're wearing now, I wouldn't worry too much about it! My snug is 25.5", and I've only recently started wearing a few 26 bands. With bands this short though, it's tough to tell (unless there's a lot of data on it) how far it'll stretch, so I've had some 26's (or even my 60FF - Ewa Michalak ยป M Chaberek (887)) stretch to less than 26", and even closer to 25". So the sizing really becomes a guessing game at this point. Your snug is still above 26", so I'd just look for 28's that run snug if I were you. :)

  • Yeah that's the thing, with sub 28 bands, it's a bit of a gamble buying them, huh? >.< I'm not really keen on the idea of potentially having to buy expensive bras from overseas, and then have to return them when they, enevitably, don't fit how I'd hoped, but all 28 bands I've tried have been too big in the band, and I have unusually narrow roots as it is, so a smaller band would have narrower cups with it..TT_TT guh, why can't people make more bras for smaller people and those between sizes? Thanks for your input :)

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