Understanding Sizing Standards
Bra sizing varies significantly by country, making international conversions necessary when shopping online:
- US/Canada: Standard sizes (28, 30, 32...) use actual band measurements. Cups increase from AA, A, B, C, D, DD, DDD, etc.
- United Kingdom (UK): Sized similarly to the US for bands, but uses double letters for larger cups (D, DD, E, F, FF, G, GG...).
- Continental Europe (EU): Band sizes are measured in centimeters (60, 65, 70, 75...) and cup intervals are calculated with a standardized 2 cm difference.
- Australia/New Zealand (AU): Uses dress sizes for bands (6, 8, 10, 12...) rather than direct measurements.
Fitting Best Practices:
- • No Digging: Straps should rest comfortably without leaving deep shoulder indentations.
- • Flat Center: The center gore (bridge) must lie completely flat against your breastbone.
- • Riding Band: If the back band rides up towards your shoulders, choose a smaller band size.