Choosing a perfect fitting sports bra is not easy as it seems as it takes a lot of time, effort and money.  Sometimes, you end up settling with what you have even if it doesn't give you the support that you really need.

To help you find the perfect sports bra just for you, try these simple steps.

Materials you will need:

Big mirror

Pencil or pen

Paper

Measuring tape

Step 1.  Measure your rib cage

• Stand in front of a mirror unclothed. Using a measuring tape, measure around your rib cage, this is located under your breast. By doing this, you will have the measurement of the band support that you need in your bra.

Step 2. Measure your breast

• Measure the broadest part of your bust by putting the tape in the middle of your back. Put the tape in the proper position to ensure that you get the accurate measurement. As this procedure is quite difficult, you want to ask someone to help you with this.

Step 3. Computation

• After getting the two measurements, you will be using these for know your cup size. The formula is like this:

Breast measurement minus the rib cage band size is equal to the inches for your cup size

For example:             38 inches – 34 inches= 4 inches

Using the guide below, you can now see what your cup size is:

If your breasts measures up to 1 /2 inch larger than your band size, then your cup size is an AA. A measurement of 1 /2 inch to 1 inch more than the band size signifies an A cup, 1 to 2 inches signifies a B cup, 2 to 3 inches signifies a C cup, 3 to 4 inches signifies a D cup, and 4 to 5 inches signifies a DD or E cup.

Using the example above, with 4 inches difference, you will be using a cup D. But of course, this size may vary according to the bra size of the sports bra available in the market because some companies may offer true to size bra and others may not.

There are also sports bras that offer an underwire feature such as the Natori Sports bra. When getting a sports bra like this, make sure that you get the right measurement to avoid getting your breasts from too much compression.

Step 4. Fitting

• Try wearing a bra. Try to contain your breasts in the cups allowing it to rest. If in any case that, your breast does not fit in well maybe because the cups are too big or too small. You may want to get another sports bra.

In this procedure, if you are a full-figured woman, you may have a harder time in doing this since you have to make sure that you won’t get a “uni-boob” look. Try the Champion Action Shape Bra, they offer a wide range of bra sizes for full-figured women.

Step 5. Band Support

• Get the perfect band support to protect your breasts from slipping out from the bra cups. Try this Champion Action Tech Sports Bra for great band support.  This style is great for A, B, and C size cups.

These are just some steps that will help you find the perfect fitting sports bra. Make sure that in getting your sports bra size; take your time to get the best fit and support.