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Anonymous

Nov 14, 2024

What’s the difference between bra size 32A and 34A?

I’m curious about the difference between bra sizes 32A and 34A. What do the numbers represent? Does someone who wears a 34A bra necessarily have larger breasts than someone who wears a 32A? I currently wear a 32A, but it feels really tight, almost suffocating. If my breasts don’t even fill the cups, why does it feel so constricting?

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Anonymous

Feb 19, 2025

you probably need to adjust the straps or in the back a looser clip….

depends…

With bra sizes, the number is the measurement of your underbust (the area around your ribs where the band of the bra sits), while the letter is determined by the difference between your bust and underbust (so, it is essentially a measure of your proportionality; a 28DD would have smaller cups than a 40B). So, a 32B would fit you better around the ribs, but would be too large in the cup. A 34A might fit you in the cup, but would be loose in the ribs. You’d probably be better off buying a different bra in your actual size. HOWEVER -the majority of women are wearing the WRONG bra size. This matters, it can lead to all sorts of back, shoulder and chest pain/discomfort. I suggest you get a fitting/sizing done, to make sure you’re in the right size -they’re usually free, see what stores offer them. Lingerie/bra stores that are higher-end (or at least, not some chain store in the mall) are more likely to have certified fitters, or at least a day where certified fitters are on hand, and obviously you’re under no obligation to buy just because you get a fitting. Make sure you’re in the right size bra. If you definitely are a 32A, I’d say, try them both on. See what fits you better. Many women don’t fit exactly into any size, so it’s hard to say for sure which will work. But again, if neither of them fit quite right, you’re far better off getting a different bra in your right size.

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2025

Well first of all a 34 is bigger on the band than a 32, meaning it will fit a bigger ribcage (regardless of breast size). As for the cup size, an A cup on a 34 band has a slightly bigger cup volume than an A cup on a 32 band. This is because cup size is actually proportionate to the band size.

Sounds like you might need a 34AA if the band is too tight and you only just about fill the cups, although you can try a 34A too. Make sure the bra fits comfortably on the first hook.

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Anonymous

Dec 20, 2024

Number is the measurement around your ribcage, just below the breasts. Cups are dependent on band sizes – cup A is always smaller in 32A than in 34A or 36A. You might hook your bra on the loosest and see if that helps. If not you must go up a band size, that is, to a 34 band size. But remember, the cup gets bigger as the band size does so if you’re already not filling out the cups you also need a smaller cup. Your size would be 34AA.

You might want to try a padded bra or one with removable cookies to make your breasts fill out the cup and give you proper support.

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Anonymous

Dec 27, 2024

The number is the measurement around your chest, therefore there would be a larger body frame on the 34 vs the 32

Use this as a measuring guide:

http://www.amplebosom.com/acatalog/Measuring_Guide…

If a 32 is tight around the chest try a 34A. If your breasts are not overflowing, try a smaller cup size (Letter).

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Anonymous

Feb 15, 2025

The size of your chest (Tape measure around) determines whether you are a 32, 34,36,38 or higher.

The Cup size is designated by an A, B, C, D

If the bra feels very tight snapping in the back, the likelihood is that you need to go up a size to a 34.

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Anonymous

Jan 17, 2025

The number is the size of your rib cage below your breasts, the band of the bra. The cup size is the difference between the measurement of your rib cage and your breasts. Measure below your breasts (in inches) – This is your band size. Measure around the widest part of your breasts while wearing a well-fitting bra. Subtract your band measurement from your breast measurement and then subtract 2. For example, If your band measurement is 32 and your breast measurement is 35, You take 35 – 32 = 3, – 2 = 1. For 1, you wear an A. The difference between the cup size and band measurement are as so: 3 inches, A – 4 inches B, 5 inches C, 6 inches D, 7 inches DD, and so on. Hope this helps.

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Anonymous

Feb 03, 2025

The numbers of/on the bra is not the size of your breast. It is the number of inches of the band not the cup size. yes, 34 A comes with bigger cups, that your breasts might not fit in completely, but it would feel looser with the bra. I had the problem too. If you are uncomfortable in a size 32A bra,then I would suggest you wear a 34 A bra, and if the cup size doesn’t fit, you will eventually grow into it.

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Anonymous

Feb 20, 2025

You’re not wearing the correct bra size. If the band is too tight, you should be wearing a size 34. And if you’re not filling the cup, you’re not wearing the correct cup size. It sounds like you should be wearing a 34AA.

This size is difficult to find in stores so you will probably have to purchase these online. I’ve listed a link below for all 34AA bras available in your size.

http://www.barenecessities.com/search.asp?search=3…

For an excellent do it yourself fit guide that you can do at home, try this.

http://www.barenecessities.com/fit_sizing.asp

Hope this helps! 🙂

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