Over 80% of women wear the wrong bra size, says Woolworths. Additionally, women who have had a mastectomy need a special bra. They need a prosthesis so they can still dress as they did. The prosthesis gives shape and definition and allows survivors to retain their dignity, femininity and self-esteem that mastectomies take away. These bras could be single or double-breasted.
Finding your cup size
To find your band size, move a tape measure around the rib-cage directly under the bust. Add 5 to this measurement to obtain your band size. For example: If your rib-cage measurement is 29″ + (5) = 34″ band size. In case you get an odd number like 33″, you can go to the next even band size (34″). To find your cup size, measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust i.e the tip of your breast. Subtract your band size from this measurement.
If the difference is:
