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36D vs 34DD

36D and 34DD are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 36D has the looser band and 34DD the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

Side by side

36D34DD
RelationshipSister sizes
UK36D34DD
AU14D12DD
EU80D75E
FR95D90E
Underbust36–37 in34–35 in
Bust≈ 40 in≈ 39 in
Cup volumeSame

On the size chart

36D is marked in ink and 34DD is outlined. The yellow diagonal through 36D shows every size with the same cup volume.

36D = UK 36D · AU 14D · EU 80D · FR 95D. Sister sizes: 34DD, 38C. 36D in full →
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Questions

Is 36D the same as 34DD?

36D and 34DD are sister sizes: the cups hold the same volume. 36D has the looser band and 34DD the firmer one, so pick by how the band feels.

Can I wear 34DD if I'm a 36D?

Often, yes. The cups hold the same volume, so the change you'll feel is the band: 34DD is firmer. Choose by how the band sits, level and snug on the loosest hook.

What are 36D and 34DD in UK sizes?

36D is UK 36D and 34DD is UK 34DD. In Europe they are 80D and 75E.