So this must feel a bit firm but always comfortable. The bust size bust line measure or over bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder usually over the nipples ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and. The sister sizes of a bra are alternative sizes which essentially have the same cup volume as the original bra size even if the band size and the cup letter are different. The bras 38aa and 36a have the same cup volume. Here a definitive 5 step guide for how to measure your bra size at home. The two major aspects of bra size are the band size and the cup size.
So you need to know how to measure correct bra size and cup size. Each inch of difference between those two measurements corresponds to your lettered cup size. Your underbust measurement is odd so you add 1 leading to a band size of 36. You can check the bra sizes chart or calculator further up this page to confirm your correct. The most support of your bra comes from the band. Less than a 1 difference would be an aa cup 1 would be an a 2 a b and so on.
Band size frame size the band size is the size of the bra band around the torso. Images via bratabase a cup vs b c and d cups. Read more about your bra sister size here mind you. Your bra size is a us 36ddddg. 36c is a common bra size and cup size. However band sizes come in different measurements in different countries in that sizes such as small medium and large equate to different measurements.
The size difference between an aa cup bra and an a cup one really depends on the brand but will be no more than the difference between an a cup and a b cup. Cup size is essentially the difference between your bust measurement and band measurement. You deserve great support and comfort. Get detailed information on how to measure and fit a bra. But women who wear 36c mostly need to wear 34ddwomen stop or ignoring the discomfort around their bra and cup sizebut it may lead to more serious issue like breast cancer. The bra 38aa has less cup volume as the bra in 40aa.
In determining your sister size you have the option to go one size up or one size down. Lets say your underbust measurement is 35 and your overbust measurement is 42. Bra size charts and bra cup size calculator for us uk south america european sizes like italian and french sizes in inch and centimeters. Remember that going up or down a band size will change the volume of the cups. Bra wearers can calculate their cup size by finding the difference between their bust size and their band size. A well fitted bra can totally make or break an outfitbut figuring out how to measure your bra size is not easy.
Thats a 7 difference or a ddddg cup. Plus find your sister sizes for a perfect fit. Here is a comparison image of aa left and a right cups on the same band size. A through d cup sizes are often called the core sizes.