Robert
I've always wondered this? But never knew how they actually measure? Can someone help ?
Answer
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.
Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.
HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.
This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.
The correct way is to measure the bust and subtract from the underbust to get the cup. Underbust is the band, give or take. This gives the best starting point for finding the most supportive bra.
Example
30" underbust
38" bust
8" difference is an FF so 30FF. Each cup is an inch so A/B/C/D/DD/E/F/FF/G/etc. AA is less than an inch.
HOWEVER, many places don't sell this size but instead of telling the girl the truth they use weird measuring methods to force the girl into their size range. It's very common to add 4 or 5 inches to the band and then subtract from there. So under the "adding inches" method a woman with a 30" bust would be considered 34" and the difference is now 4" which is a D so 34D.
This is why people think D cups are big. A *30FF* is forced into a 34D even though it's completely the wrong size for her. True D cups are not big.
How can you tell you are inbetween two cup sizes?
Byte-Sized
I'm wondering if I am a BC cup, but have not been able to find any sites with information I want. I've only found sites that tell you if you are an A, B, C, and so on, but nothing on inbetween measurements. If anyone knows of a site, that could help as well, or if you know how to tell, that's good. Thanks.
Answer
I also think it was Playtex that was advertising half sizes. Try Victoria Secrets. When you go in a Victoria Secrets store there is someone in there that will measure your breast for you and they'll let you know what would be a better fit.
I also think it was Playtex that was advertising half sizes. Try Victoria Secrets. When you go in a Victoria Secrets store there is someone in there that will measure your breast for you and they'll let you know what would be a better fit.
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