For the 28D, 28DD/E, & 28DDD/F Girlies!
August 22, 2024This is for all the petite-ribcage, full-busted girls who have a hard time finding the right bra for their needs. It is hard to find the 28 Band Size , especially since most have not heard of such a band size! Even more so, when you have a 28 Band Size and you have a D-Cup, DD-Cup/E-Cup, or DDD-Cup/F-Cup with the petite band size, then it is more of a shock because everyone has an image of D+ Cups being bigger than they think. However, this is not the case. Everyone’s Cup Size looks different depending on your Band Size. More about that later in the article.
Finding your size is the first thing you need to do to find your size for your bra shopping experience.
How to Measure Your Bra Size with the EZ-Fit Method (AKA The Ribcage Method ):
Why Does the Band Size Matter?
The Band Size is the key to a proper supportive, everyday bra. A perfect-fitting bra should fit like a proper strapless bra. The support comes from your band, not your straps. If your straps are too loose or too tight, then you need a new bra.
When considering bra sizes, it's important to think about both the Band Size and the Cup Size, as they are interrelated. The Band Size and Bust Size together determine the Cup Size, so it's important to keep both in mind while bra shopping. If your cups are gapping or if you’re spilling out on the sides or tops, then you need a new bra with a different size.
The two measurements are related. If your band size changes, your cup size will change. If your overbust measurement changes, but your band size does not, your cup size will still change. It is vital to get remeasured every six months to a year.
When in doubt, shop by the Band Size, not the Cup Size.
Bra Sizing in Practice:
Example 1: 28D Bra Size Tween Girl
Her Underbust Measurement or her Ribcage Measurement = 28 inches (if this was an odd number, you would round up, but since this one is not, you don’t need to!)
Her Band Size = 28
Her Overbust Measurement = 32 inches
Take 28 Band Size from 32 Overbust = 4-inch difference
4-inch difference = D-Cup
She has a 28D Bra Size .
Recommendations include: Everyday Bra , Soft Day Bra with Back Closure , Everyday Scoop Neck Bra , X Sports Bra , Lace Halter Bralette , Soft V Crop Bra , Backless Halter Bra Top , and Soft Cami Bra Top
She got a Soft V Crop Bra and an Everyday Bra .
Example 2: 28DD/E Bra Size Teen Girl
Her Underbust Measurement or her Ribcage Measurement = 28 inches (if this was an odd number, you would round up, but since this one is not, you don’t need to!)
Her Band Size = 28
Her Overbust Measurement = 33 inches
Take 28 Band Size from 33 Overbust = 5-inch difference
5-inch difference = DD-Cup
She has a 28DD /E Bra Size .
Recommendations include Everyday Bra , Soft Day Bra with Back Closure , Everyday Scoop Neck Bra , Soft Cami Bra Top , Soft V Laceback Reversible Bralette , Everyday Convertible Bra with J-Hook , and Soft V Crop Bra .
She got an Everyday Convertible Bra with J-Hook .
Example 3: 28DDD/F Bra Size Teen Girl
Her Underbust Measurement or her Ribcage Measurement = 28 inches (if this was an odd number, you would round up, but since this one is not, you don’t need to!)
Her Band Size = 28
Her Overbust Measurement = 34 inches
Take 28 Band Size from 34 Overbust = 6-inch difference
6-inch difference = DDD-Cup or F-Cup
She has a 2 8DDD/F Bra Size .
Recommendations include: Everyday Bra , Soft Day Bra with Back Closure , Everyday Scoop Neck Bra , Soft Cami Bra Top , Soft V Laceback Reversible Bralette , Everyday Convertible Bra with J-Hook , Soft V Crop Bra , X Sports Bra , Lace Halter Bralette , Soft V Crop Bra , and Backless Halter Bra Top
She got a Soft Day Bra with Back Closure .
Even more recommendations by style:
28D Bra Size Recs
28DD/E Bra Size Recs
28DDD/F Bra Size Recs
But that is not the end-all-be-all, there are plenty of other teen bras , tween bralettes , and young adult bras BRABAR has for those with 28D , 28DD/E , or 28DDD/F Bra Sizes. The BRABAR collection includes halter bras like the Strappy Halter Bralette , cotton bralettes like the Cotton Stretch Rib U-Back Bra , racerback bras like the Cotton Stretch Rib Racerback Bra , other everyday bras like the Everyday Convertible Bra with J-Hook , strapless bras like the Soft Strapless Bra Top or the Everyday Baselayer Bandeau Bra , or teen sport bras like the X Sports Bra or the HUG Wireless Sports Bra with Lace .
The best thing about these bras is they grow with growing girls (tweens and teens alike), so you get more utility out of the bras. Your body is always changing no matter your age, so these bras are super comfortable and great for everyday wear.
If you can't find your size, start by getting properly fitted. Use our Fit Guide and Bra Size Calculator to find your size, and then come back to the Blog for recommendations based on your needs!