I am a 38/40b and have a really, really wide rib cage and broad back and rather small boobs. I cannot find bras that fit me well - I like the thick band/multiple hooks that the larger size bras have, but it's hard to find those thick bands in b cup.
Not ttara but I have the exact same issue and we are only a cup size apart. I have found a few that I like.
I really like this one because I HATE when my bra strap falls down and having to pull it back up all of the time. I get mine from Mervyns or Kohls for cheaper.
Hmm...by "multiple hooks" do you mean just two, or like 3/4? Admittedly, it's hard to find 3&4 hooks on B cups, but 2 hooks isn't hard at all (at least in the search I did on figleaves). I don't know of any specific styles or brands because I have the opposite problem, but HerRoom.com and Figleaves.com have great selections and customer reviews. (If you order from figleaves, sign up for the email newsletter. There is a free shipping code out there basically 100% of the time)
I guess it depends how much cuteness you're willing to sacrifice to get a wide band. For example, this bra has up to 5 hooks in the back:
but it's not exactly the prettiest thing out there.
I did run across this plain one that has a wide band and 3 hooks: http://www.figleaves.com/us/product.asp?product_id=PLX-4650&mci=&size=38b&colour==r2033-p495784-front
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I'd recommend Chantelle bras. I have a couple of theirs and they usually have three hooks I think. Plus, they're so comfy and nice. They're also very supportive. I wear a 40 band too, plus I have large boobs, and these bras are by far the best I own.
This one looks like it has three hooks in the back.