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What Bra Sizes Actually Mean: Cup Letters, Bands and Better Fit

13 March 20266 min readGlovia Glamour
What Bra Sizes Actually Mean: Cup Letters, Bands and Better Fit

A clear bra-size explainer for anyone confused by cup letters and band numbers.

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Bra sizes combine two things: band size and cup size. The band measures support around the body, while the cup reflects bust volume relative to that band.

Understanding the sizing system makes shopping much easier and helps reduce common fit mistakes.

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