As shown above, bra cup volume INCREASES with band size! A 12C has a larger cup volume than a 10C. If a 10C is too tight in the band but comfortable in the breast, a 12B will have a bigger band but the same cup volume as 10C.
That is why the first step for a garment fitter is to measure and use a sizing chart to verify size.
Fashion and sports bra sizing charts vary from Australian (AU) to Product Specific (ProdSpec). An AU chart uses standard Australian sizing measurements. ProdSpec chart measurements only apply for that bra. In each case, measuring for size is the best way to determine your post-surgery bra size.
An AU Sizing Chart shows a series of underbust measurement increments (e.g. 78-82). Underneath each increment is the band size (e.g. 14). Under each band size are a series of bust measurement increments (e.g. 100-112). The increment that corresponds with your bust measurement (e.g. 101cm) indicates the row to look across to see your cup size (e.g. DD).
The second step is making a judgement about garment anatomy because, just as breasts differ in shape (front view), profile (side view) and the amount of underarm tissue, bra cups also differ in shape and style. The shape of cups varies from wider, to rounded or more teardrop. The profile of cups varies from flatter to rounded or having more projection.
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