Champion Sports Bra- Not Perfect But Still Covers The Boobs

As you now know, my size of late is a 28FF (probably can also wear F if needed). Currently 28" under, 35.5" over but my measurements vary often. My leaning is always slightly bigger than standing for me and lying the smallest measurement. Without further ado, the review.

Bust Shape:

Even, possibly projected, narrow rooted, separated (can fit 2-3 fingers between my boobs), and higher-set on my torso. These boobs are placed on top of a tall, slender frame with a long torso, long legs, and well, you get the picture. 

The Bra and How It Fits

I bought the sports bras in a size Medium in the blue color way. I got one that is a light blue color with gray stripes and it has lighter straps. The other is blue with tank style straps and some ruching in the front. 

The bra is encapsulating my boobs in the cups, but some armpit fat comes out. It might be the design of a sports bra. It can also be adjusted to put it in better. It comes with removable pads, so that if you prefer to go without, you can. I tried them on with and without the pads. If you are looking for a cheap, colorful option that isn't as perfect of a fit as a "normal" bra, this is it. I'm a 28 band, but I can still manage to wear this bra. It gives roughly a medium level of support and doesn't have a specific cup nor band size, so this is great for those who can't get a regular bra or just want a less costly, supportive but comfortable bra. Now, if you are past a certain size, this bra will be too small for you. I know based on how small the XXL size is on my 44F/42FF mother. In the 28 band world, my mom's size equates to roughly a 28K. UK sizing, mind you.  If you are a 28 band in the J or above territory, this bra won't work for you. 28J's MIGHT be able to squeeze in. I would most likely suggest the Medium for a 28E-FF and sister sizes. It comes in sizes XS-XXL (at least at Target). The prices aren't huge either. If you prefer a light, solid color, white, gray, or black might be your best bet. There are several other colors to choose from as well. 

Letter phobia & band size importance

A lot of girls and women might freak out when they see a DD, F, or G cup size on their bra tag.
I was kind of surprised at first, but to me it wasn't a huge deal.

A lot of letter phobia is contributed from the media saying that a woman is DD cup, even when you can clearly tell she is bigger than a DD. Also, cups are NOTHING without band sizes. A 30F is not the same as a 36F.

A 30F is for a woman with a smaller back and bust. The rough measurements for a 30F is 30" band size, 36" bust size.
A 36F, on the other hand is for a larger back & bust. A 36F's measurements are 36" for the band and 42" for the bust.
Between the 30F & 36F, the only thing that is the same is that they both have a 6" difference between the band size and bust size. The cups and band are much larger on a 36F than a 30F.

I think a 28 F/G (US) or 28 E/F (UK) is a fairly normal size to me!!

Thanks,
Aria Whatever

Finding the right size

Okay, so most of us are currently wearing the wrong size bra. To help others find the right size, I will give all of you the steps to finding your starting point size.

Step 1: Measure your Underbust
Measure just below your bra, around your ribcage.
Some people and bra calculators want you to measure both a snug and tight underbust, which can aid you in finding a good size. DO NOT ADD INCHES TO YOUR UNDERBUST!!!!

Ex) My UB measurement is 28" around.

If your UB is between sizes, (e.g. 31"), you will need to try both the 30 and the 32 bands.

Step 2: Measure your Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your breasts, WITHOUT A BRA. No bras are required as a ill-fitting bra gets you the wrong measurements.

Ex) My bust is roughly 34.5"

Step 3: Find Your Cup Size
Take your bust measurement and subtract it from the underbust measurement, without adding inches to the underbust.
(Ex 34.5-28= 6.5" difference)

A= 1 in difference
B= 2 in
C= 3 in
D= 4 in
DD/E (US), DD (UK)= 5 in
DDD/F (US), E (UK)= 6 in
G (US), F (UK)= 7 in
H (US), FF (UK)= 8 in
I (US), G (UK)= 9 in
J (US), GG (UK)= 10 in
K (US), H (UK)= 11 in
L (US), HH (UK)= 12 in
M (US), J (UK)= 13 in
N (US), JJ (UK)= 14 in
O (US), K (UK)= 15 in
P (US), KK (UK)= 16 in
Q (US), L (UK)= 17 in
R (US), LL (UK)= 18 in

Since I was in between a 28 F & G (US), or E & F (UK), I will need to try either cup size.

These are the basics to finding the right bra size.
Thanks,
Aria Whatever

Bra Cup Sizing Conversions (US/UK)

Okay, here are a list of U.S. cup sizing and UK cup sizing.

US Sizing on left; UK sizing on right with a parentheses.
A = (A)
B= (B)
C= (C)
D= (D)

Past a D cup, the letters differ between the US and UK. Most people in the US are hard pressed to find a cup past N or O, so UK sizing might be easier to find for those people.
DD/E= (DD)
DDD/F= (E)
G= (F)
H= (FF)
I= (G)
J= (GG)
K= (H)
L= (HH)
M= (J)
N= (JJ)

Past a U.S. O cup/UK K cup, people in the US are hard pressed to find their size. For those in the US that are past O, the UK's got a few more cup sizes for those who need a bra. For the UK, people past a L or LL cup will have issues finding a bra.
O= (K) (The maximum size that US bras will usually go to)
P= (KK)
Q= (L) (High cup size UK bras usually stop here or at LL)
R= (LL) (Often the maximum cup size UK bras will go to)
S= (M)
T= (MM)
U= (N)
V= (NN)
W= (O)
X= (OO)
Y= (P)
Z= (PP)

Before reading this chart, I would recommend measuring yourself before converting between US and UK cup sizes.

Thanks for reading,
Aria Whatever