What Bra Cup Size would fit better?
Okay so I wear a 36A and I’m 15, still growing. But I can’t tell if I need a bigger bra or not. The cup doesn’t entirely cover my boob, the end barely covers my nipple. I feel like I need to wear a B cup, but I’m scared they will be too big. Is there an easy way to know if I need a bigger cup size WITHOUT going to a fitter, they seem really awkward! And where are good places to buy bras that are cheap, like Target or Walmart?
You are probably more than a A or a B.
You are also probably less than a 36 band size.
Measure you frame (underbust measurement, right under the breasts), then your bust (fullest part of your breasts).
Your underbust measurement is your band size. To know your cup size you have to subtract your underbust measurement to your bust measurement. Every inch is a cup size.
AA = less than a inch
A = 1 inch
B = 2 inches
C = 3 inches
D = 4 inches
DD = 5 inches OR 4,5 inches depending on the brand.
The following letters depend on the brand. If every letter, even the double D or F is a inch, then E will be 6 inches, F will be 7 seven inches, FF, 8 inches, G 9 inches and so on…
If the band is too tight, try a bigger cup size because going up a band size, measurements aren’t always accurate since your bra size will also depend on your body type and the shape of your breasts. Some brands are different too, i.e : Freya is usually smaller both in the band size and the cup size, thus you’ll have to take a bigger bra size.
You may have to add 2 or 3 inches to your band measurements, it depend on your body type and on how you feel with your bra on. Usually, the first time you buy a smaller band size, it seems to be too tight because your body is used to wearing a bigger band size, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t fit, but it may take some time to go down to the right band size.
As you are looking for cheaper bras, you’ll probably won’t find your bra size, if no one agrees to pay you your bras or if they can’t, you can try to use the old system or to wear a size that is supposed to fit the same way. It won’t give you a good support but I understand your problem, I’m quite forced to wear bras that are too small in my country because we can’t find anything that is bigger even when it’s expensive.
I suggest you try on a 34C or a 32D, these sizes are available almost everywhere (especially for the 34C) and they are the same as a 36B but are designed to smaller frame than a 36.
If you can buy online, try ebay and the brands call "Fantaisie", "Panache" or "Freya", they are quite expensive but you can find cheaper bras on ebay and they fit well, the quality is better than most bras.
Someone suggest Victoria’s Secret, so I’m going to tell you to try on a bigger cup size if you take one of their bras because they seem to fit differently, especially for bigger cup sizes. But some women I know didn’t have any problem with their size.
measure yourself girl! try on a few diff bras before buying it, so you know what size fits best
References :
Go onto http://www.007b.com and go into the bra size section and it gives you tips on when a bra is to small and too big
References :
Please visit the Victoria’s Secret website for directions on how to measure yourself for a bra. Here is the address to the measuring directions: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/braguide/howToMeasure.cfm?rfnbr=5373
Yes, you can buy cheap bras at Target and Walmart, but in my experience, they are just that..cheap bras. If you dont have the money to purchase a higher end bra like Victoria’s Secret, search their clearance section and also search on ebay for them. You can find them for a fraction of retail. They fit better, they feel better, they make you look better, they last longer. Well worth it. Hope this helps! :0)
References :
You are probably more than a A or a B.
You are also probably less than a 36 band size.
Measure you frame (underbust measurement, right under the breasts), then your bust (fullest part of your breasts).
Your underbust measurement is your band size. To know your cup size you have to subtract your underbust measurement to your bust measurement. Every inch is a cup size.
AA = less than a inch
A = 1 inch
B = 2 inches
C = 3 inches
D = 4 inches
DD = 5 inches OR 4,5 inches depending on the brand.
The following letters depend on the brand. If every letter, even the double D or F is a inch, then E will be 6 inches, F will be 7 seven inches, FF, 8 inches, G 9 inches and so on…
If the band is too tight, try a bigger cup size because going up a band size, measurements aren’t always accurate since your bra size will also depend on your body type and the shape of your breasts. Some brands are different too, i.e : Freya is usually smaller both in the band size and the cup size, thus you’ll have to take a bigger bra size.
You may have to add 2 or 3 inches to your band measurements, it depend on your body type and on how you feel with your bra on. Usually, the first time you buy a smaller band size, it seems to be too tight because your body is used to wearing a bigger band size, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t fit, but it may take some time to go down to the right band size.
As you are looking for cheaper bras, you’ll probably won’t find your bra size, if no one agrees to pay you your bras or if they can’t, you can try to use the old system or to wear a size that is supposed to fit the same way. It won’t give you a good support but I understand your problem, I’m quite forced to wear bras that are too small in my country because we can’t find anything that is bigger even when it’s expensive.
I suggest you try on a 34C or a 32D, these sizes are available almost everywhere (especially for the 34C) and they are the same as a 36B but are designed to smaller frame than a 36.
If you can buy online, try ebay and the brands call "Fantaisie", "Panache" or "Freya", they are quite expensive but you can find cheaper bras on ebay and they fit well, the quality is better than most bras.
Someone suggest Victoria’s Secret, so I’m going to tell you to try on a bigger cup size if you take one of their bras because they seem to fit differently, especially for bigger cup sizes. But some women I know didn’t have any problem with their size.
References :
http://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Bra-Size
http://www.belladonnaeyes.co.uk/bra_fitting_part_01.htm