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A 38K means a 38-inch band with a K cup — roughly a 15-inch difference between your underbust and your bust measurement. Cup letters are not consistent between markets: UK-sized brands like Panache run a different ladder to US labels, so your 38K may sit a letter along depending on who made it.
How a 38K should fit
A 38K is a full-bust size, and the engineering matters more than the label. Wide side wings, a firm band with four hooks and seamed cups will outperform a prettier bra with thin straps every time.
Sister sizes to try if 38K isn't right
- Band digs in — 40JJ gives the same cup volume with more room
- Cup gapes at the top — try 38JJ
Best 38K styles
Look for side support panels, which push tissue forward and stop it migrating under the arm — the single most useful feature at 38K. Full cup and balconette shapes both work; strapless is harder at this size and worth trying with a longline style, which spreads the weight across a wider band.