Bra Help

[Nicole Tidy]

Hi ladies

so my grandmother has just measured my chest for me, and the sizes are as follows

Band size – 46 bust size – 51

so would anyone be able to shed some light on what I would need to buy, it’s come through as 46DD but seems to big for me

thanks

nicole xx

[Wendy Swift]

i am no expert on bra sizing, most of what i’ve learned about bra sizing comes from the breast form store.

But now that you have the bra band size , you can then decide on the size of boobs you want.  If your chest size is already 51, and you are looking for big boobs than a DD will work.  If you want to size down then maybe an A or AA will be better; but that will be up to you to see what will work.

That is kinda how I figured out the size of boobs I want after knowing my bra band and chest size.

[Nicole Tidy]

Hi

I don’t have any breast forms, that is the size of my chest as it is, I’m a big guy, so would you think 46DD is correct

thanks

Nicole xx

[Alice Underwire]

Hi Nicole,

What a wonderful grandmother you have to help with the measuring!  Now to your question.

Since a CD usually has broad shoulders a measurement above the bust under your arms may provide  a better estimate of your band size.  As your grandmother did, subtracting the chest measurement from the bust measurement each inch is a increasing cup size.  1 inch is an A cup

2 a B cup; 3 a C cup; 4 a D cup and 5 a DD or E cup.

Not all bras fit as we would like.  So be sure to try on a bra when bra shopping.  Adjust the straps too.

Alice

[Nicole Tidy]

Hi

the measurements that she did are

chest 51”

above bust 46”

below bust 47”

Thanks

Nicole xx

[Alice Underwire]

Hi Nicole,

Sounds like a 46 band size should work.  Some bands can be exceedingly tight so be sure to try on your bra.  The four inch difference would be a DD cup size.

If you have a Lane Bryant or Torrid near you they are CD friendly.  And both will help with a bra fitting.  Don’t be shy about asking!

Alice

[Emily Alt]

It looks like you have the right size as a starting point.  Trying on bras is the only way to know for sure.  Since it would seem you already have pretty big boobs there’s no point in buying forms.  A good, well fitting bra will make your bust look fantastic.

Do a search for ABraThatFits.  It’s a huge online community that helps with bra sizing and fitting.  Their calculator is one of the best I’ve seen.  They’re very CD/trans friendly.

[Anonymous]

Dear Nicole,

How nice Grammy measured you! That might be an interesting topic for another time.

Bra charts are for genetic women. Your above and below measurements suggest a band size of 48″. Bras don’t come in a 47″, and 46″ would be too small. It’s easier to adjust a bra smaller than using extenders. Then that men have larger shoulders and need longer straps. As an example, my Sweetie measures for a 40 DD, but those bras place her girls unnaturally high. A 42 DDD bra looks much better on her.

You state a chest size of 51″?  Depends on how this natural tissue lays on your chest, I’m not familiar with that aspect. You should need a C cup, given the projection of 51 less 48 is 3″.

I know my suggestion of a 48 C bra is much different than others have mentioned here, look at the sizing charts at Glamorise or Playtex brands for affordable, plus sized women.

[DeeAnn Hopings]

Nicole:

Just about all you need to know is answered here:

https://www.herroom.com/bra-fitting-center,954,30.html

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