Bra size question?!?

Question

I've always been a 36B.

Today I went in for a bridsemaid gown fitting. The girl took my measurements. I was shocked when she took my bust measurement and it was 33". I told her I wear a 36B bra.. and she then said she was going to do a bra fitting for me.. She measured an inch below my breasts.. (29") She said thats considered my "A" starting point and to add 3 letters onto that. A, B,C,D ... she said I would fit into a 30D better then a 36B?!?!?!?! I have nice size breasts - but a D?! I havent had a chance to go try one on yet, but I'm very interested to see if it works better. Does this sizing sound right?

Answer 1

I read up at various sources and found out that the volume of a 38B is the same as a 36C and 34D... a bigger cup doesn't always mean your boobs are big. At least that's what I found. When you size yourself for a bra, it's easiest if you fit the band first and then figure out your cup size. If you have a 29" underbust, it sounds right to wear a 30" band. So for every band size that you go down (from your 36B), you're going up a cup size which would bring you up to a D or DD at 30.

I used one of those bra sizing calculators online that told me I should wear a 38B. Well I was curious and doubtful, being a D cup all of my life, I tried one on and the cups actually fit, but the band was way too big. My underbust is 34". However, I also tried on a 34D bra and that fit better than any bra I've ever tried or worn. I'm in love with it. It's even difficult to find a 34D... I can't even imagine a 30 :|... Good luck!

Answer 2

It's probably true! I was wearing a 34A for years (it never fit exactly right), but then got a professional fitting and found out I am actually a 30C. They are harder to find in the 30 bands since most stores do not carry them, but my 30C fits soooo good. I wish I knew about it earlier! It just sucks having to go to speciality stores or having custom sizes made.

Answer 3

I would go with the professional. They know how to fit you comfortably. I too thought I was smaller until I was fitted in the correct size bra. I look and feel much better and have less back problems.

Answer 4

Does your cup runneth over in your usual bras? That's a pretty good indication that you need a larger cup size. Give it a try. It'll probably make the "girls" more comfortable. And what a boost to your self-esteem to move a couple steps up the endowment ladder.

Answer 5

Okay according to my chart she is correct inasmuch that a 30d has a 36B equivalent.

According to the measurements you supply your are in fact a 32B cup. not a 30D. A huge difference to a 36B or 30D

I think you re-measure yourself and give the correct sizes as measured and we can work it out for you.

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Answer 6

you should try one on and see how it feels, i saw a thing on operah and she said something like 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. it would probably be a lot more comfortable 4 u if that is ur size, im sure she knows what shes talkin about =)

Answer 7

If the woman that meauserd you is a professional then you should trust her. You should try the type of bra she said and see if yours or the one she said feels better.

Answer 8

isn't it the version between the rib cage/physique measurment and the boob (perfect around boobs) measurment in inches - ith one inch being a length up - so if physique = 36 and boobs = 38 may be a B etc - so one million inch difference = A and a pair of = B and 3 = C and four = D etc etc ??

Answer 9

yes because, like 75% of women wear the wrong size of bra their whole life???? they mentioned it on OPRAH!!! so yeah, i guess its a very good chance that you were wearing the wrong sized bra the whole time.

Answer 10

i've never heard of a 30D...go to a bra store [victoria's secret, maidenform, etc] and asked to be sized. they're pretty cool about it.