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38D vs 38DD

38DD is bigger than 38D. Same band, and 38DD has the larger cup letter, so it holds more.

Side by side

38D38DD
RelationshipSame band, different cup
UK38D38DD
AU16D16DD
EU85D85E
FR100D100E
Underbust38–39 in38–39 in
Bust≈ 42 in≈ 43 in
Cup volume38DD holds more

On the size chart

38D is marked in ink and 38DD is outlined. The yellow diagonal through 38D shows every size with the same cup volume.

38D = UK 38D · AU 16D · EU 85D · FR 100D. Sister sizes: 36DD, 40C. 38D in full →
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B
C
D
DD
DDD
G
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28
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38
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42
44

Questions

Is 38D or 38DD bigger?

38DD is bigger than 38D. Same band, and 38DD has the larger cup letter, so it holds more.

Can I wear 38DD if I'm a 38D?

Only if the fit check says so. A different cup letter on the same band changes the cup volume, so try both where returns are easy.

What are 38D and 38DD in UK sizes?

38D is UK 38D and 38DD is UK 38DD. In Europe they are 85D and 85E.