When using the chart to find your bra size keep in mind.
Bra cup size help.
Try a different bra style.
If your bra gaps at the top of the cup try tightening your bra straps.
If that doesn t work go down a cup size your cup may be a little too big.
With this guide managing irregular bra cup sizes should be a breeze and sore breasts from incorrect bra sizes will be things of the past.
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The rule of thumb is as follows.
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The band size increases as you move from left to right.
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If you don t think you re an entire cup size smaller consider one of our half cup sizes our fit finder quiz can help you identify if half sizes may be right for you.
Using your current bra size as a starting point you can refer to the chart above to refine your fit.
Bra size shouldn t be a guessing game.
A 32f is larger than a 36b a 34c is larger than a 38a etc.
These simple at home bust measuring instructions will ensure a perfect fit for band and cup alike.
If you go up in the band go down in the cup and vice versa.
The bust size is the loose circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra.
The band or frame size is the firm circumference fitted not tightly measured directly underneath the breasts.
Wearing the wrong bra size can ruin an otherwise flawless outfit and even lead to breast pain and backaches.
Thirdlove offers over 80 bra sizes from a 30 to 48 band and an aa to i cup.
If you ve tried tightening your straps and choosing a smaller cup size and you re still experiencing cup gaping you may just need to experiment with a.
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It s a common misconception that the larger the cup size the larger the bra no matter what the band size i e.
For example a 32c.
How to use the bra size chart.
However this is not the case.
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.
Knowing your sister sizes can help you find your best fit when buying bras that run smaller or larger than normal.
If a bra doesn t fit in your regular size it might work in your sister size.