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I know this isn't directly about pregnancy, but I do need to start thinking about buying some nursing bras. I have tried several website calculators and they all tell me I am a 34DD. Trust me this is absurd. Before I got pregnant I wore a 34C and my boobs have not grown yet, but I know they will once the milk comes in. Anyways, go to these websites and let me know if it is accurate for you. Do you have a suggestion of a website that actually seems to give true values?
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php
http://www.afraidtoask.com/breast/brasizeform1.html
This one told me I am a 34A?
http://bra.and.bras.googlepages.com/bra_size_calculator.html
By the way my measurements are 34 under my breasts and 39 across the fullest part.
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I used to work in a lingerie store, and you could be surprised at the number of women who actually wear the wrong sized bra. It's possible that you require a larger size than you think-- for example, if your current bra leaves red marks on you, your boobs occasionally fall out, or the cups are not flat against your rib cage, but rather leave a space, then you may need another size.
If you are a 34 under your breasts and 5 inches bigger in the breasts, than you are indeed a 34 DD.
You want a size that fits you. Also, it is possible that their sizes are slightly off. Either way, you want your breasts to fit the bra you buy-- so trust their measurements if you are buying from them.
I would go into a maternity boutique and allow them to measure you-- they will do this for free. You want to have an accurate size and a comfortable bra. Buying in person is best so you can try it on and ensure that you are comfortable.
I used to work in a lingerie store, and you could be surprised at the number of women who actually wear the wrong sized bra. It's possible that you require a larger size than you think-- for example, if your current bra leaves red marks on you, your boobs occasionally fall out, or the cups are not flat against your rib cage, but rather leave a space, then you may need another size.
If you are a 34 under your breasts and 5 inches bigger in the breasts, than you are indeed a 34 DD.
You want a size that fits you. Also, it is possible that their sizes are slightly off. Either way, you want your breasts to fit the bra you buy-- so trust their measurements if you are buying from them.
I would go into a maternity boutique and allow them to measure you-- they will do this for free. You want to have an accurate size and a comfortable bra. Buying in person is best so you can try it on and ensure that you are comfortable.
So what is my REAL bra size?
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Hi, I was calculating my bar size on the computer and used two different sites and the size I comfortably fit in. The sizes were all different!
Site one: 8AA
Site two: 30A
Normal size: 14A-14B
So what is my real size?
Thanks!
Answer
Ignore bra size calculators! They DON'T work! They use the usual 'add 4/5in to your under bust' and it means you get a band too big and a cup too small.
I'm really sorry, but I don't fully understand AUS bra sizing! I'll try my best.
30 is (I think) a 10 in AUS. Clearly, from the measurements you've entered, a 14 is way too big for you!
The best thing to do is to measure your under bust, and if it's an even number that's your band size. If it's an odd number add one. So, if you measure 28 under then you need a 28 band size... in the UK. For AUS, 28 is a 6, 30 is an 8, 32 is a 12, 34 a 14 etc. So, measure your under bust in inches and convert it.
Next, measure the breasts. Work out the difference between your under bust and bust. For example, if it's 28 and 34, you'd need a 28E. In AUS, that's 6E.
Check the band fits. If you can pull the band further than 5cm away from your body, it's too big and you need to go down a size. If you need to go down, for example, from a 12 to a 10, remember that you need to go up a cup size. A 10E is the same cup volume as 12DD.
Now the cups. Check for spillage, the underwire digging in etc - all signs it's too small. Look for wrinkling and gaping, too, signifying it's too big.
Remember, using measurements is very basic - it doesn't determine your size and should only be used as a starting point. Try some on, and good luck :)
Ignore bra size calculators! They DON'T work! They use the usual 'add 4/5in to your under bust' and it means you get a band too big and a cup too small.
I'm really sorry, but I don't fully understand AUS bra sizing! I'll try my best.
30 is (I think) a 10 in AUS. Clearly, from the measurements you've entered, a 14 is way too big for you!
The best thing to do is to measure your under bust, and if it's an even number that's your band size. If it's an odd number add one. So, if you measure 28 under then you need a 28 band size... in the UK. For AUS, 28 is a 6, 30 is an 8, 32 is a 12, 34 a 14 etc. So, measure your under bust in inches and convert it.
Next, measure the breasts. Work out the difference between your under bust and bust. For example, if it's 28 and 34, you'd need a 28E. In AUS, that's 6E.
Check the band fits. If you can pull the band further than 5cm away from your body, it's too big and you need to go down a size. If you need to go down, for example, from a 12 to a 10, remember that you need to go up a cup size. A 10E is the same cup volume as 12DD.
Now the cups. Check for spillage, the underwire digging in etc - all signs it's too small. Look for wrinkling and gaping, too, signifying it's too big.
Remember, using measurements is very basic - it doesn't determine your size and should only be used as a starting point. Try some on, and good luck :)
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