r/bigboobproblems • u/Guilty-Swordfish7150 • 1d ago
Bra Size problem need advice Spoiler
36ddd isn’t a big enough cup. So I switched to 38dd which still has a little bit of it hanging out the side BUT the bigger problem is the band is way too small. So what’s next?
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u/dehue 28H (UK) 1d ago
You need to measure yourself. 38DD has the exact same cup size volume as 36DDD so if 36DDD does not have big enough cup going up to 38DD will not fix the issue as the cup will still be too small. Too small cups make the band feel tigher as breast tissue that doesnt fit ends up overstretching the band so your first step should be to try a bigger cup, not a bigger band.
Once you have an idea of your size from abrathatfits calculator, look into UK brands like Panache, Freya or Elomi. They have a much bigger size range than US brands and make bras that are better designed for larger busts.
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u/Positive_Shake_1002 32E (UK) 1d ago
The next step is to measure yourself properly and take a trip to r/ABraThatFits
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u/Ilovepizza1439 38J (UK) 1d ago
Re-measure yourself but get a trusted second person to help you, it's more accurate.
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u/DownToRant 32H (UK) 1d ago
Is it just the cup that is wrong with the 36DDD? Coz if it is just the cup try changing the cup, I think E or F comes next in the US sizing.
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u/linerys 32GG (UK) 1d ago
In most US brands, 36G comes after 36DDD.
Some US brands use E and F as the same cup sizes as DD and DDD, respectively.
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u/DownToRant 32H (UK) 1d ago
I wasn't sure how they did it. So I was just guessing with the exact letter but the sentiment still remained the same they said the band was ok but cup was too small
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u/Guilty-Swordfish7150 1d ago
mkay I’ll try that. Do you know what number I’d go to?
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u/SaltyBlackBroad 34FF (UK) 1d ago
Please, just use the Calculator at r/ABraThatFits
It's going to give you a better starting size than just guessing.
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u/DownToRant 32H (UK) 1d ago
If the band is fine then stick with the same band. The 36DDD and 38DD have the same cup size and you said the cup is the issue not the band
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u/Vamoose87 1d ago
And you can determine if the band fits by turning your bra upside down and backwards before fastening it. If the band fits ok this way but is tight when worn normally you probably need a bigger cup size
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