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Bust cups are designed for the following breast developments:
| AAA and | AA cups—very small. These are sometimes called teen-age or junior bras. Some manufacturers even make a brassiere with no actual cup, designed for the young girl whose breasts are first developing. |
| A cup— | small |
| B cup— | average |
| C cup— | full |
| CC cup— | full, pendulous, youthful bust. The breast is firmer than that of a figure requiring a D cup |
| D cup— | heavy, pendulous bust. |
| E cup— | very large, heavy, pendulous breast |
There is no good measure of bust cup size. Experienced corsetieres can judge by looking at you the size cup you need. However, some manufacturers suggest the following method of determining bust cup size.
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| 6. Measure for bust cup size: overbust measure less chest measure. |
Take a snug measurement over the chest wall, above the bust line and up under the arm (Figure 6). Now take an easy measurement over the fullest part of the bust. The difference between these two measurements is a guide to bust cup size.
If bust measures:
The same or less than chest, buy AA or AAA
1-2 inches more than chest, buy an A cup
2-3 inches more than chest, buy a B cup
3-4 inches more than chest, buy a C cup
4 or more inches more than chest, buy a D cup
This is only a guide. It is much better to try on a brassiere to be sure of the fit. To check for fit of bust cup, notice if the flesh seems to bulge over the edges of the cup. If so, the cup is too small. The cup should fit the breast smoothly, with definite division between the breasts. If breasts are crowded toward sides or center, the cup may be too small or the style may be wrong for you. Do not switch sizes and bust cups. A 34B is not the same as a 36A. If you cannot get the fit you want in one brand, try another. It may be slightly different in sizing, and fit you perfectly.
