Find Your Size

Size is the new buzzword in lingerie – if we had to bet, we’d say you’ve likely been told you’re wearing the wrong size bra at least once this year already. While it’s certainly true that many women are wearing the wrong size bra, it is also true that all women’s bodies are different (thank goodness!), and therefore it’s important to know the styles and shapes that fit and flatter your body best.  After all, it’s all about you, and we’re here to help.

Getting your band and cup measurement is the first step to finding a bra that fits you perfectly.

TO FIND YOUR BAND SIZE:

FIRST, Find Your Underbust Size

Use a measuring tape to measure around your ribcage directly under your bust, making sure your tape is parallel to the floor. Since you want this measurement to be as small as possible, remember to breathe out first. Hold the tape flush against your skin, but not so tight it digs. Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number.

THEN, Find Your Band Size

Add four to the underbust measurement if it’s even, and five if it’s odd. For example, an underbust that measures 28” is a 32 band size, while a 29” underbust wears a 34 band size.

TO FIND YOUR CUP SIZE:

FIRST, Find Your Bust Size

Measure around your bust where you are fullest. Some women carry their fullness in the lower half of their bosom (like a teardrop shape), whereas others are full all over (like a red-wine-glass). Where you’re full can affect cup size, so, again with the tape parallel to the floor, make sure to measure at your fullest point. Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number. This is your bust measurement.

THEN to Calculate Your Cup Size

Subtract the your underbust measurement from bust measurement. Each inch difference between the bust and underbust measurements represents one cup size. So 1” over is cup A, 2” over is cup B, etc. For example, an underbust size of 28” subtracted from a bust measurement of 32” is 4”, which corresponds to a D cup. Therefore, the bra size is 32D.

Et Voila!

Remember, it’s not about a number– it’s about the fit. And just like clothing, bra sizing varies significantly by brand and style. Because we carry up to 70 different brands at any given time, we take pride in helping you make sense of your options and in guiding you to choose the right bras in the right sizes.

If you’ve never bought a brand or style before, if you’d like some help with measurements, or if you have questions about international size conversions, please don’t hesitate to email our team.  You’ll receive a timely response based on our extensive experience with the fit of each individual product