It’s impossible not to feel totally girly in a beautiful bra…
But did you know there’s a good chance you are wearing the WRONG size bra?
Don’t feel bad… 80% of bra wearers are too! This includes crossdressers and transgender women – as well as cisgender (genetic) women.
Wearing the correct bra size is critical. Bras that don’t fit right are uncomfortable and look bad under your clothes.
In this blog post, I’ll show you how to find your correct MTF bra size so you can choose the perfect bra for your female transformation.
How to Determine Your Correct Bra Size – Without Breast Forms
Determining your correct bra size begins with a choice: Will you be wearing breast forms with the bra?
In this section, I’ll explain how to find the correct bra size for your ACTUAL breasts (without breast forms). In the section below, I’ll show you how to find the correct bra size if you wear breast forms.
There are several ways to measure your bra size. The method below is simplest way to measure your bra size. This method is used by Victoria’s Secret and most modern bra manufacturers:
Step 1: Measure your band size
Place a tape measure under your arms and measure your chest circumference just above the breasts. The tape measure should be about the level where your bra straps meet the bra.
This measurement is your BAND SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is an odd number, round down to the nearest even number.)
Step 2: Measure your bust size
Stand up tall and measure across the fullest part of your bust. The tape measure should be parallel to the floor and shouldn’t be too tight or too loose.
This is your BUST SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is between inches, round up to the nearest inch.)
Step 3: Calculate your cup size
Subtract your band size (from Step 1) from your bust size (from Step 2) and check the chart below to determine your cup size:
| If The Difference Is: | Your Cup Size Is: |
| 0″-1/2″ (1.3 cm) | AA |
| 1/2″- 1″ (2.6 cm) | A |
| 2″ (5.1 cm) | B |
| 3″ (7.6 cm) | C |
| 4″ (10.2 cm) | D |
| 5″ (12.7 cm) | DD or E |
| 6″ (15.2 cm) | DDD or F |
| 7″ (17.8 cm) | G |
| 8″ (20.3 cm) | H |
| 9” (22.9 cm) | I |
| 10″ (25.4 cm) | J |
For example, if your band size is 40” and your bust size is 44”, the difference is 4”. That would make you a D cup.
Your bra size is a combination of your band size and your cup size. (Bra size = band size + cup size) In this case, your bra size would be a 40D.
IMPORTANT: This size should be considered a starting point, as sizing varies from bra to bra. If possible, try on the actual bra before you buy.
How to Determine Your Correct Bra Size – With Breast Forms
If you wear breast forms, the process for finding your bra size is a bit different. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Measure your band size
(Note: These instructions are the same as above, but I’ll repeat them here.)
Place a tape measure under your arms and measure your chest circumference just above the breasts. The tape measure should be about the level where your bra straps meet the bra.
This measurement is your BAND SIZE. (Note: If the measurement is an odd number, round down to the nearest even number.)
Step 2: Determine your ideal cup size
The next step is to determine the cup size you want to achieve. This should be a size that’s proportionate to your body: Not too big and not too small.
Generally speaking, the larger your body frame is, the larger your cup size should be.
Here are some guidelines:
- Choose an B or C cup if you have a small frame.
- Choose a C or D cup if you have a medium frame.
- Choose a D cup or larger if you have a large frame.
Once you know your correct band size and desired cup size, you can purchase the proper bra and breast forms.
Easy right? 🙂
Finding A Bra That Fits
Knowing your correct bra size is one thing. Actually FINDING that bra is another.
Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find bras outside the standard size range.
Here are some sites that carry a large range of bra sizes:
- Barenecessities.com – Bare Necessities offers a huge selection of bras, including plus size bras with smaller cup sizes. (Perfect for girls who don’t wear breast forms.)
- HerRoom.com – Her Room is another large lingerie site that stocks hard to find sizes. They offer band sizes up to 58, so there’s a bra for almost everybody.
Another option is to purchase a bra extender. A bra extender is an elasticized piece of fabric that hooks onto the back of your bra. It can add 1-3 inches to the bra band, so it’s a great solution for bras that are too tight.
So there you are, girlfriend! Everything you need to know about finding your correct bra size.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave me your comments below. And if you have any beautiful bra pics, don’t forget to include them!
Love,
Lucille
P.S. Looking for a natural way to fill out your bra? Check out The Flat to Femme Program to discover an effective and proven approach to male to female breast enhancement.
thanks for the information. i had been wearing a 36 b , now wearing 38 b. a much better fit. and mostly wear front close push up bras.
Thank you for this truly helpful post! The bra size chart definitely helped me out in finding out the perfect fit– had no idea I’d been wearing a smaller size bra than appropriate all this time! Thanks again! More power!
The best way to find one’s bra is AMAZON PRIME. One orders the same bra in two or three sizes, try all and return the wrong ones keep the right one.
That’s how I found my size.
Hi Lucille, I just recently purchased another 4 bras, (3 wire-free and 1 underwire). The underwire is lace and is Dusty Pink, oh, it is so feminine and comfortable with my breast-forms. As are the other bras. Each year I buy a Pink bra in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Dressing enfemme brings out my softer, calmer, feminine side.
A question to the ‘Girls’ in the Group, Femme Secrets.
How do you feel when they wear a bra?
Once again, Lucille, Thank You for the SUPPORT and ENCOURAGEMENT.
I am sure that everyone APPRECIATES your time and effort that you and your Team puts in to Femme Secrets.
Hugs,
– Marie
I followed everything and I even went up a size bigger and the bras I purchased were to small. It’s hard to believe that if a genetic female measures 42 and I measured the same the bra should fit proper. It took a long time just figure the size clothes I fit into. I’m not a big fan of going to a store to buy clothes due to the lack of confidence. I feel more comfortable buying online yes it’s a pain to have to send the items back for exchange but a lot of times I don’t have to pay to ship the order back. If there is anyone who had the same issue I have and what they did find a bra the fit.
I was in male mode yesterday and went to a department store and I purchased a 2 pack Crop Cotton Comfort padded seamfree bras and a 2 pack of cotton (adjustable)camisoles. At the sales counter, the male sales assistant commented to me, “I take it that these are for you”? I was speechless, I would have shocked him if I said yes they are. The bra is a very good fit with breast forms. When I get home after work, get out of my male clothes and I shower and get dressed enfemme, just around the home. I have breast forms in 2 sizes. I think that I have around 20 bras in different styles and colours. Of an afternoon I am woman, I am Marie.
Great advice. I’m a 40 C or C+. But in the one picture showing my cleavage (before I got real ones put in) I used tape and a long line strapless bra to build cleavage. Everything I had was pushed together and up!
or is their a bra type that will help push this underarm area over to my breast???
Thank you again
shiy
I have some extra on my sides…how can I use the tape to pull this area into my breast area??? Any info would be helpful
Thank you
I wear a bra with a C Cup. I really enjoy wearing my lingerie
It looks great on you.
thank you Toni it good of you to say that