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.
- BiggerBras.com – BiggerBras.com specializes in plus size bras and carries a large range of cup sizes.
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
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its kinda fun, im a large girl… like large, my band measures at 60” and my bust is at i think 64” but sizes like that dont exist… so in actual sizes i can wear 38C on up but 38C is the best fit and gives my some good cleavage
Thanks for the fitting guideline, I was correct and matched your sizing steps. Just a FYI, consider tring a “sister size” bra to get a better fit. What’s a “sister size”? It’s a size down in band size and a step up in cup size. I measure as a 38B and my sister size is a 36C. The benefit for me, the 36C is wider in form and that works well with men’s sholders. No side binding with 36C bras. As for the bigger cup, not noticeable in most bra styles. Oh yeah, llook for demi cut bras, they are styled lower in the cup design. They really work better with the males torso!
my first bra after being on herbs for about 6 months i went to victoria secrets and got fitted for one the girls where very hosipitable and i go there frequently and now im at a low B-cup.
I have purchased three bras so far.. none fit. Thrown away. I will try your fitting advice this time. (:-
john
I think I am a size B but is that XL or can you tell me
Hello, I am a male, 55 years old. Thanks for the Bra size advise. It was right on the money. I don’t have any implants of use any biochemical enhancers. I been doing this for years, finally after so buch pushing my breast muscle toward the middle is paying offf with a cleanish. Various female friends have said they looks real.
You really look beautiful. if possible, I’ld like to know how do it. You look my size. What’s your cup size. Myself, sometime I use C and may be I should use D?
Thanks for the good advise how to select suitable bra. I am male of 52 years and I have been wearing bra for the last many years as I am having very large and perky breasts. I have been using different type of bras but your suggestion helped me to select the correct size of bra. Now I am taking 42″ D cup size which is perfectly fitting and giving my figures its perfect shape. I wear bra under T shirt and most of the time it is visible through the shirt even lining of the bra is also visible. As my breasts are very large and nipples are perky it is amply visible. I am really proud of my big breasts and I am not ashmed when people look and smile at me especially ladies.
Thomas
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“Thomas”…Isn’t wearing your Bra the greatest feeling in the world !
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I have 36 in under bust and 45 over bust. but I don’t fill out the top of most 36H bras?
Lucille, unlike a great deal of the other people who are here, I don’t need any breast forms or inserts. I am a 36dd bra size and look great in a tight fitting top. I have lost two dress sizes since I started my journey.