Bust size

Peter81965 · April 20th, 2014, 04:55 PM

Hello guys.
Remember back in the 70s, reading all those UK magazines that printed the ‘vital statistics’?
There would be plenty of 34 and 36 inch tits (much as you’d expect) but also a host of 35, 37 and 39 inchers. Never any mention of a cup size? Nowadays we have the cups size as well don't we? No so back then. You never heard a guy say his bird had a pair of double ds. I went out with this chick who had a nice pair, and I couldn’t get my head around the fact that she said they were only 36’s. Then I learned about the C cup etc.
They measure round the ribcage- so 36 c = 36+ 3- that's how you get a pair of 39's
Cup size in inches(UK). A=1in B=2in C=3in D=4in DD=5in E=6in F=7in FF=8in G=9in GG=10in H=11in HH=12in J=13in JJ=14in K=15in KK=16in L=17in LL=18in

the_knicker_inspector · April 20th, 2014, 06:11 PM

Yes, unless one seeks a lady who is generally slim or plump it's the cup size measurement that's important.

In an excerpt edited by me, Wikipedia tells us that:

"Women can calculate their cup size by calculating the difference between their bust size and their band size. The bust size is the measurement around the women's torso over the fullest part of the breasts, with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder, usually over the nipples, ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. This practice assumes the woman's current bra fits her correctly. The measurements are made in the same units as the band size, either inches or centimetres. The cup size is calculated by subtracting the band size from the over-the-bust measurement.

One issue that complicates finding a correctly fitting bra is that band and cup sizes are not standardized, but vary considerably from one manufacturer to another, resulting in sizes that only provide an approximate fit. The main difference is in how cup sizes increase, by 2 cm or 1 inch. Some French manufacturers also increase cup sizes by 3 cm. British bras currently range from A to LL cup size [as you wrote]. In continental Europe, Milena Lingerie from Poland produces up to cup R. Larger sizes are usually harder to find in retail outlets. As the cup size increases, the labeled cup size of different manufacturers' bras tend to vary more widely in actual volume. One study found that the label size was consistently different from the measured size.

Cup sizes vary from one country to another. The larger the cup size, the bigger the variation."

It's a fascinating subject. I wonder what breasts of cup size LL or R encased in a bra look like from all angles.

trooper123 · April 20th, 2014, 11:05 PM

A few years ago there was a documentary on Chanel 4 (Ithink) where a couple of engineers tried to design a new type of bra (they failed!) It dealt with the issues of various size differences. Unfortunately I can't remember what it was called, it may be on 4OD though.

sailordave · April 21st, 2014, 02:35 PM

i know my ex was exceptionally gifted in the bust department she wore a 34hh bra but when it was worked out she should of been in a j cup

OxfordBaggins · April 25th, 2014, 11:32 PM

Bra sizes confuse the hell out of me when I'm trying to buy a special present for the wife. My ex wore a 34D and her stats were 38-23-35. She was top heavy and had a heck of a job finding dresses that fitted. Luckily she was quite outgoing so I can show you what I mean. Her tits hung quite far apart despite their size so she didn't have much of a natural cleavage.

April 20th, 2014, 04:55 PM	#1
Peter81965 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 46 Thanked 375 Times in 55 Posts	Bust size Hello guys. Remember back in the 70s, reading all those UK magazines that printed the ‘vital statistics’? There would be plenty of 34 and 36 inch tits (much as you’d expect) but also a host of 35, 37 and 39 inchers. Never any mention of a cup size? Nowadays we have the cups size as well don't we? No so back then. You never heard a guy say his bird had a pair of double ds. I went out with this chick who had a nice pair, and I couldn’t get my head around the fact that she said they were only 36’s. Then I learned about the C cup etc. They measure round the ribcage- so 36 c = 36+ 3- that's how you get a pair of 39's Cup size in inches(UK). A=1in B=2in C=3in D=4in DD=5in E=6in F=7in FF=8in G=9in GG=10in H=11in HH=12in J=13in JJ=14in K=15in KK=16in L=17in LL=18in

April 20th, 2014, 06:11 PM	#2
the_knicker_inspector Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 227 Thanks: 3,782 Thanked 3,961 Times in 222 Posts	busted Yes, unless one seeks a lady who is generally slim or plump it's the cup size measurement that's important. In an excerpt edited by me, Wikipedia tells us that: "Women can calculate their cup size by calculating the difference between their bust size and their band size. The bust size is the measurement around the women's torso over the fullest part of the breasts, with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder, usually over the nipples, ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra. This practice assumes the woman's current bra fits her correctly. The measurements are made in the same units as the band size, either inches or centimetres. The cup size is calculated by subtracting the band size from the over-the-bust measurement. One issue that complicates finding a correctly fitting bra is that band and cup sizes are not standardized, but vary considerably from one manufacturer to another, resulting in sizes that only provide an approximate fit. The main difference is in how cup sizes increase, by 2 cm or 1 inch. Some French manufacturers also increase cup sizes by 3 cm. British bras currently range from A to LL cup size [as you wrote]. In continental Europe, Milena Lingerie from Poland produces up to cup R. Larger sizes are usually harder to find in retail outlets. As the cup size increases, the labeled cup size of different manufacturers' bras tend to vary more widely in actual volume. One study found that the label size was consistently different from the measured size. Cup sizes vary from one country to another. The larger the cup size, the bigger the variation." It's a fascinating subject. I wonder what breasts of cup size LL or R encased in a bra look like from all angles.

April 20th, 2014, 11:05 PM	#3
trooper123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 180 Thanks: 18,178 Thanked 1,392 Times in 147 Posts	A few years ago there was a documentary on Chanel 4 (Ithink) where a couple of engineers tried to design a new type of bra (they failed!) It dealt with the issues of various size differences. Unfortunately I can't remember what it was called, it may be on 4OD though.

April 21st, 2014, 02:35 PM	#4
sailordave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 228 Thanks: 20,339 Thanked 2,666 Times in 220 Posts	i know my ex was exceptionally gifted in the bust department she wore a 34hh bra but when it was worked out she should of been in a j cup

April 25th, 2014, 11:32 PM	#5
OxfordBaggins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 732 Thanked 1,027 Times in 33 Posts	Bra sizes confuse the hell out of me when I'm trying to buy a special present for the wife. My ex wore a 34D and her stats were 38-23-35. She was top heavy and had a heck of a job finding dresses that fitted. Luckily she was quite outgoing so I can show you what I mean. Her tits hung quite far apart despite their size so she didn't have much of a natural cleavage.