Have you ever tried on a bra from a new brand and found that your usual size doesn’t fit? If you’ve experienced this before, you might find it useful to understand sister sizes, which can help guide you towards a more comfortable fitting bra size. Keep reading if you’re a 36 bra band size!.
What Are Sister Bra Sizes?
A new bra not fitting perfectly could be down to any number of reasons. It might be that you’re trying a different brand, a different style of bra, or even that your bra has come from a different manufacturer. Any of these reasons might mean you need to look for a different size.
This is where sister sizes come in. These are the sizes that surround your bra size, and it’s important to know what your sister sizes are so you can easily find a bra that gives you the correct amount of support and comfort.
You can read more about sister sizes in our blog.
Size Chart For Sister Sizes For 36 Bra Band Size
For anyone with a 36 bra band size, take a look at our chart below to find out what your sister sizes are. You can size up or size down, depending on whether your usual size feels too small or too big.
Current Bra Size | Sister Size Down | Sister Size Up |
36AA | 34A | |
36A | 34B | 38AA |
36B | 34C | 38A |
36C | 34D | 38B |
36D | 34DD | 38C |
36DD | 34E | 38D |
36E | 34F | 38DD |
36F | 34FF | 38E |
36FF | 34G | 38F |
36G | 34GG | 38FF |
36GG | 34H | 38G |
36H | 34HH | 38GG |
36HH | 34I | 38H |
36I | 34J | 38HH |
36J | 34JJ | 38I |
36JJ | 34K | 38J |
36K | 34KK | 38JJ |
36KK | 34L | 38K |
36L | 34M | 38KK |
36M | 34N | 38L |
36N | 38M |
How to Find Your Sister Bra Size
When you’ve identified your current bra size on the chart, you’ll find sister sizes to size up and size down. You can choose which one to try on depending on whether your current bra feels too tight or too loose.
Our general advice is this: if you go up in band size, you may need to go down in cup size. If you go down in band size, you may need to choose a higher cup size.
Please note that this is just a guide. Sister sizing can be quite complicated and you may need to adjust both the cup size and the band size to get the best fit. Sister sizes can be other sizes that surround the initial size. Take a look at our example chart.
If you would like to chat to our friendly team of bra specialists for more advice on sister sizes and finding a comfortable and well-fitting bra, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01439 798388.
Comfort and Support from AmpleBosom
Here at AmpleBosom, we’ve got a fantastic range of bras in a variety of different styles from the world’s leading brands. Visit our Bras page to browse the collection, and filter by size so you can choose your usual size and your sister sizes.
We have an extensive range of over 250 bras to choose from, stocked in band sizes 28 to 58 and cup sizes AA to N. We’ve got something to suit everyone’s body type, lifestyle, and budget.
Additional Advice on Measuring and Fitting
For additional advice and information on finding a well-fitting bra, visit our blog posts on:
- Bra Measuring Guide - advice on measuring your own bra size at home
- Bra Fitting Guide - hints and tips to make sure your bra fits correctly
- Bra Size Guide - guidance on sizing for the different brands we stock
- Bra Fitting Appointments - book a fitting appointment with us in North Yorkshire
Sister Bra Sizes from AmpleBosom
At AmpleBosom, we’re here to help you find the perfect fitting bra. If you’re unsure about the fit of any of our bras, we can give you tailored advice based on your measurements. Our friendly team is always here to give advice and answer any questions you might have.
Whether you’re looking for advice or you’d like to schedule a fitting appointment here in North Yorkshire, you can call us on 01439 798388 or drop us an email.
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Written by AmpleBosom 06/11/2018 and edited by Sara 11/07/2024 and edited by Sara/Jess 13/08/2024.