How to Measure Your Bra Size: The Elila Method for Plus-Size Women

At Elila, we understand that every woman's body is unique, especially when it comes to plus-size figures. That's why we've developed a specialized bra measurement process, ensuring a perfect fit for fuller figures. Follow our easy, customized instructions to discover a comfortable and accurate fit.

Why Our Method?

Our sizing technique takes into account the specific needs and contours of plus-size women, differing from standard measurement methods to provide a better, more comfortable fit. All you need is a soft measuring tape — and the chart below does the math with you.

1

Measure Your Band Size

  • Position the tape: Wrap a soft measuring tape under your armpits, around your chest, just above your bust.
  • Measure: Keep the tape snug but comfortable. Breathe out naturally and record the measurement.
  • Round up: If you get an odd number, round up to the nearest even number for your band size.
2

Measure Your Bust

  • Measure your bust: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust. Ensure it's level and straight, parallel to the ground — the same height at the front and the back.
  • Note the measurement: Keep the tape firm but gentle, and note this number.
3

Find Your Size on the Chart

  • Simple math: Subtract your band size (Step 1) from your bust measurement (Step 2). The difference determines your cup size.
  • Or skip the math: Find your band size across the top of the chart below and your bust measurement down the side — the cell where they meet is your Elila size.

Elila Bra Measurement Chart

Band sizes 34–54, cups A–O. Example: a 40″ band measurement and a 45″ bust measurement is an Elila 40E.

Bust ↓ / Band →3436384042444648505254
38″34D36B
39″34E36C38A
40″34F36D38B
41″34G36E38C40A
42″34H36F38D40B
43″34I36G38E40C42A
44″34J36H38F40D42B
45″34K36I38G40E42C44A
46″34L36J38H40F42D44B
47″34M36K38I40G42E44C46A
48″34N36L38J40H42F44D46B
49″34O36M38K40I42G44E46C48A
50″36N38L40J42H44F46D48B
51″36O38M40K42I44G46E48C50A
52″38N40L42J44H46F48D50B
53″38O40M42K44I46G48E50C52A
54″40N42L44J46H48F50D52B
55″40O42M44K46I48G50E52C54A
56″42N44L46J48H50F52D54B
57″42O44M46K48I50G52E54C
58″44N46L48J50H52F54D
59″44O46M48K50I52G54E
60″46N48L50J52H54F
61″46O48M50K52I54G
62″48N50L52J54H
63″48O50M52K54I
64″50N52L54J
65″50O52M54K
66″52N54L
67″52O54M
68″54N
69″54O

Additional Tips for a Perfect Measurement

  • Wear a non-padded bra: For the most accurate measurement, wear a bra without padding.
  • Maintain natural posture: Stand naturally, without altering your chest's position.
  • Ask for help: If possible, have someone assist you with the measurements.
  • Measure twice: Ensure accuracy by measuring twice.
Wearing a UK brand? UK sizes don't convert one-to-one to Elila sizing. See our UK to Elila Size Conversion Chart for your starting size, or get an instant answer with the interactive UK Size Converter.

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