QUOTE(jrock8 @ Jan 30 2006, 02:50 AM)
me... this isn't exactly true... the letters deal with the difference in size between the torso and the breast... A is 1", B is 2", C is 3", etc...
a 32D is the same as a 34C in that the circumference around the body at the fullest part of the breast will be the same, so that's why the bras are considered "interchangeable"... but the D's are actually "fuller" breasts
(this is the simplified version b/c you actually add different numbers depending on whether the measurement under the breast is an odd or an even number)
oh... and before anyone tries to burn me for knowing this... my g/f is a 34D, which apparently isn't the most popular size at VS so she's always complaining about how it's harder for her to find bras at the store...
Well yes. I have compared the cup size of VS 34A and 32B to be identical to the naked eye. The thing is, the 34A breast should be a little broader but not stick out as far, relative to the chest compared to a 32B where the breast is less broad and sticks out farther from the chest. As for the +1, and +2 stuff that is more of a guideline. I believe that they change that once your band width gets to be so big or so small. I know some sight try to say that +5 inches is an A which is true for larger bandwidths.
In conclusion its complicated. Just thought I'd shed some light on it for those who were curious.