If you like big breasts ...

[highthief]

Come to Liverpool! Liverpudlian women boast the biggest breasts in Britain, with an average bra size of 34E! By contrast, Birmingham comes in smallest at 34A. Hey, I like 'em all, but I've got hometown pride as much as the next guy!

Liverpool girls are cup winners with average bra size of 34E... but A-cup Birmingham falls flat | Mail Online

Liverpool girls are cup winners with average bra size of 34E... but A-cup Birmingham falls flat

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 1:36 PM on 10th October 2009

Women from Liverpool have the largest average breast size, a survey revealed today.

The research, by department store chain Debenhams found that the average bra size in the North West city was 34E, while Newcastle came a close second with an average bust size of 34DD.

By contrast, women from Birmingham were found to have the smallest chests, at an average 34A, while women from Southampton had an average bra size of 34B.

The study showed that back size did not vary to the same degree as cup size. A 34-inch back was the overall average, with an average measurement of 36 in Manchester, Leeds and Blackpool.

Glasgow had the smallest average back size at 32D.

The varying sizes were blamed on regional differences in weight, age, the popularity of plastic surgery, incidence of pregnancy and women taking the contraceptive pill.

Debenhams spokeswoman Annette Warburton said: 'Size does matter.

'Most women still believe they are 34B and it's not until they hand their figures to our fitters that they discover a boost to their bust and to their confidence.'

The store, which records bra sizes of 250,000 women a year for its annual Bra Index, says that the average bust size is getting larger.

BRA INDEX 2009
CITY
AVERAGE BRA SIZE

Liverpool 34E
Newcastle 34DD
Manchester 36D
Leeds 36D
London 34D
Glasgow 32D
Edinburgh 36C
Blackpool 36C
Bristol 34C
Cambridge 34C
Southampton 34B
Birmingham 34A

[Redlemon]

I wonder if there's some sort of sample bias based on the locations of the stores. Perhaps the Birmingham store primarily caters to anorexic teens? I have a hard time believing that a town would have an average of an A cup.

[MexicanOnABike]

I hate to say it but:

...says that the average bust size is getting larger.

[BadNick]

I bet there could be an inch (aka 25.4 mm) variation just based on measuring technique. See that little pull on the back behind her right arm? IMO that should not be pulled so tightly.




Seems like there might be a need for proper breast measuring lessons.

[Punk.of.Ages]

Wow, I never knew how big the boobs were in Britain...

Thanks for the memo.

[Jetée]

I remember this article from last year, and probably the year before. I'm not sure if it was successive winners in terms of English location, but this is assuredly a yearly occurrence, with some aspects of a poll and census included.

Also, I'm not sure what sort of merits the "Dailymail" has, but I'm inclined to wonder if they are Britain's version of "The National Enquirer".

[ring]

"I hate boobs," says Ocm?, but he's being redundant, & I know he lies.

[tisonlyi]

Oh yes, there are plenty of enormous tits around here...

[highthief]

Originally Posted by Jetée

Also, I'm not sure what sort of merits the "Dailymail" has, but I'm inclined to wonder if they are Britain's version of "The National Enquirer".

No, that's the Sun - not even good enough for the bird cage that rag.

If it makes you feel more secure about the info, the BBC picked up on it too!

[SecretMethod70]

An average size of 34E is just too fantastical for me to believe, unless people in Liverpool are even fatter than they are in America (or maybe unless they're taking fake breasts into account as well).

[spindles]

Originally Posted by highthief

Bristol 34C

Well, looks we can't colloquially call large breasts "Bristols" anymore!

[Jetée]

Originally Posted by SecretMethod70

An average size of 34E is just too fantastical for me to believe, unless people in Liverpool are even fatter than they are in America (or maybe unless they're taking fake breasts into account as well).

From my five-minute research endeavor, I'm inclined to agree with your example.

But... I did manage to find this picture examination of the claim:


-- dancers, from the Liverpool Samba School, part of this year's Lord Mayors Pageant, June 10, 2009

[BadNick]

maybe they should export that middle one to another town. She's bringing down their average.

[skier]

Originally Posted by SecretMethod70

An average size of 34E is just too fantastical for me to believe, unless people in Liverpool are even fatter than they are in America (or maybe unless they're taking fake breasts into account as well).

But what about the all important number in front of the E? The chests are equal, it's the breasts alone that are larger.

[SecretMethod70]

A good point, but in order for 34E to be the average they've supposedly got a whole bunch of EE's, F's, etc out there. A closer reading of the article also indicates that fake breasts are definitely taken into account, so maybe women in Liverpool just love their plastic surgery.

A few other considerations from onodrim: Since this is based on bra sales, it's worth noting that women with smaller breasts purchase fewer bras because they're not as necessary. Furthermore, there's always a smaller selection of A and B bras because they're just not manufactured as much.

[Redlemon]

Originally Posted by SecretMethod70

A few other considerations from onodrim: Since this is based on bra sales, it's worth noting that women with smaller breasts purchase fewer bras because they're not as necessary. Furthermore, there's always a smaller selection of A and B bras because they're just not manufactured as much.

But how does that explain the 34A average of Birmingham?

[Glory's Sun]

This is all fine and dandy.. but I wouldn't be able to get past the accent.

[MSD]

Originally Posted by Redlemon

But how does that explain the 34A average of Birmingham?

A Google search for 'Birmingham UK "no fat chicks"' returned only 350 results, so I doubt there's an official policy.

I'm going with the Daily Mail's apparent bias against including actual facts in their articles.

[bobby]

We should get a government grant and go study this !

xoxoxoo

[snowy]

I imagine part of the reason for the 34E average is that women who shop at Debenhams are more likely to get an accurate measurement when they select a bra; many women mistakenly opt for a large band size when they actually need a large cup size. There are a lot of large-breasted women out there, and a lot of them are wearing the wrong size bra.

[Redlemon]

Snowy: again, what about Birmingham? 34A average?

[FuglyStick]

I like big breasts and I cannot lie
You other brothers can't deny

[Shauk]

WHY.... do i get the feeling this is another viral marketing scam to increase tourism, ala the easy to knock up girl looking for the father of her child?

[Terrell]

Breasts are okay, but it's not the most important thing in a woman. TBH I would rather date a woman who is good looking (regardless of cup size) with a nice personality, than a woman who has big boobs and little else going for her.

[Plan9]

Well, Southampton is looking good to me.

[MSD]

Originally Posted by snowy

I imagine part of the reason for the 34E average is that women who shop at Debenhams are more likely to get an accurate measurement when they select a bra; many women mistakenly opt for a large band size when they actually need a large cup size. There are a lot of large-breasted women out there, and a lot of them are wearing the wrong size bra.

The number of women who wear the wrong bra size (even if just off by a little) is rivaled only by the number of men who wear their ties too tight. Last I heard, both numbers are somewhere around 90%

[Vigilante]

My collar, in all cases, is tighter than my tie. I quit wearing them anyways. I land jobs when I don't wear a tie.

[SecretMethod70]

Zoo Magazine found different results

Girls: The Big Boob Hunt: Liverpool!

[guy44]

Originally Posted by SecretMethod70

An average size of 34E is just too fantastical for me to believe, unless people in Liverpool are even fatter than they are in America (or maybe unless they're taking fake breasts into account as well).

I believe that England uses a different system for measuring cup size than we do. I don't know why I know that, but I think it is true. At the very least it would explain such outrageous results.