674 points 180 comments bra sizes explained. For example a 32d has the same cup volume as a 34c or a 36b or a 38a. The grey cells in the table below demonstrate how the sizes diagonally adjacent from the top right to the bottom left are the same in breast volume ie. The letters are the ratio between the bust size and band size. For example the row with bra sizes 36c 38b and 40a all have the same cup volume but have different band sizes. Browse through a lingerie site and leave your sizes within eyes reach.
If you know hes shopping for some lingerie be it a special occasion or he has outright mentioned shopping for underpinnings leave a bra at his place that fits you amazingly. That way he can do his research and have a visual reference when shopping. Iwsmt has amazing images videos and anectodes to waste your time on. Bra sizes that share a row are called sister sizes meaning they share the same cup volume though they have different cup letters. The band size is the length of the straps that go around your back typically denoted in inches. Another option is to purchase a bra extender.
32g will have a smaller cup less volume than a 34g even though they are both g cups. A bra extender is an elasticized piece of fabric that hooks onto the back of your bra. The band size and the cup size. Use this guide to find your perfect fit from the b free wirefree bra range. These guys are all about providing support whether your. The same goes for the row with bra sizes 38h 40g 42f 44e 46d and 48c.
For that same reason bra sizes have sister sizes these cup sizes may appear to be different but the cup volume will actually be the same because the band size is different. To accomodate for this the b free wirefree range is knitted on seamless italian machinery to create a supportive and stretchy fabric with. Never have to guess again which bra type is right. For instance a 32b bra has a band that is 32 inches around. Bras also have sister sizes. This means that if you go up a band size and you go down a cup size for example you get a bra with the same volume as the previous one.
The only difference is the band size and possibly where the cups are positioned on the band. Womens bra sizes can fluctuate regularly and finding the perfect fit in an underwire bra can be tricky. Bra sizes that are the same in volume are often referred to as sister sizes. First it is important to understand that a bra size is broken down into two parts. They offer band sizes up to 58 so theres a bra for almost everybody. The same volume of breast tissue spread across different size rib cages band sizes.
This particular one has light padding and is great for smaller cup sizes.