44E Bras

44E pairs a 44-inch band with a E cup, which works out at about a 6-inch gap between underbust and bust. Sizing varies more between brands than most people expect, which is why two bras both marked 44E can fit quite differently.

How a 44E should fit

At E cup the band needs to be firm, not merely snug. A 44E should fasten on the loosest hook with about two fingers' resistance, leaving room to tighten as the elastic relaxes over six to nine months of wear.

Sister sizes to try if 44E isn't right

• Band feels loose but the cup is right — try 42F
• Band is comfortable but you're spilling over — go up to 44F
• Band digs in — 46DD gives the same cup volume with more room

Best 44E styles

Full-coverage and balconette shapes are the most reliable at 44E. If you want something under a t-shirt, choose a moulded cup with a seam beneath the bust rather than a completely smooth one. For sport, an encapsulation bra that supports each breast separately will beat a compression style at this size.