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Bra and Brief Sizing Guide

Bra Sizing

It is estimated that around 75% of women wear the wrong bra size. Common problems which indicate the wrong size include:
  • shoulder straps digging in
  • back of bra not level with the front
  • bra standing away from the breast bone
  • breasts not contained fully within wires, squeezed out of cups or sagging
    •
    Under bust measurement
    (inches)    		 Add
    (Inches)    		 Bra Size
    (Inches)
      27   5   32
      28   4   32
      29   5   34
      30   4   34
      31   5   36
      32   4   36
      33   5   38
      34   4   38
      35   5   40
      36   4   40
      37   5   42
      38   4   42
      39   5   44
      40   4   44
      41   5   46
      42   4   46
      43   5   48
    		A perfect fitting bra provides both comfort and support. For best results take actual body measurements, or wear a lined or lightly lined bra, and use a soft tape measure. You will need to take two measurements – band size and cup size.

    Step 1 to find your band size.

    First measure your rib cage in inches under the root of your breast, keeping the tape measure quite tight. If this measurement is an even number add 4 inches if it is an odd number add 5 inches.

    Example (a) if you measure 32", add 4" and your bra size is 36.
    Example (b) if you measure 33", add 5" and your bra size is 38.

    Use the table to help you.

    Step 2 to find your cup size.

    Now while wearing your best fitting bra measure gently over the cups at the fullest part of your breast.
    The difference between the bra size and the cup measurement determines the cup size. Example (a) if this measurement is 41" subtract 36 (your bra size) from 41" this equals 5" which means your bra is 36 with a DD cup.

    Example (b) if this measurement is 41" subtract 38 (your bra size) from 41" this equals 3" which means your bra is 38 with a C cup. Use the table to help you

     
     
    		Now you've calculated your bra size, why not use our bra finder to find your ideal bra.
    Cup Sizes
    (inches) English Continental
     -1  AAA  
     0  AA  
     1  A  A
     2  B  B
     3  C  C
     4  D  D
     5  DD  E
     6  E  F
     7  F  G
     8  FF  H
     9  G  I
     10  GG  
     11  H  
     12  HH  
     13  J  
    • When you try on your new bra, lean well forward and allow your breasts to drop into the cups; the wires should fit neatly under the root of your breasts.
    • Now look in the mirror:
    • Are your breasts sitting neatly in the cups? Is the back justright? Well done: Right first time. You are in the fortunate minority for whom the formula works.
    • Are the cups of the bra loose? You may need to try a smaller cup, e.g. 36C down to 36B.
    • Is the back too tight, but the cups fit well? You need to try one back size larger and one cup size smaller e.g. 36C change to 38B. The volume contained by the cups is exactly the same in both bras, but you have a little more room around your back.
    • Is the back too loose, but the cups fit well? Try a back size smaller and a cup size larger, e.g. change 38B to 36C. Once again the cups in both sizes are the same volume
    • Does the back fit well but your breasts overfill the cups? Try the same back size with a bigger cup size, e.g.36C to 36D or 36DD (according to volume).
    Bra Sizes - Conversion
    UK Euro French Int
    32 70 85 65
    34 75 90 70
    36 80 95 75
    38 85 100 80
    40 90 105 85
    42 95 110 90
    44 100 115 95
    46 105 120 100
    48 110 125 105

    Briefs Sizing

    Manufacturers size briefs in several ways. These relate approximately as follows:

    Brief Sizes
    Dress Size UK Euro French Int
     10  S  36  38  S
     12  M  38/40  40/42  M
     14  L  42/44  44/46  L
     16  XL  46/48  48/50  XL
     18  2XL  50/52  52/54  XXL
     20  3XL  54/56  56/58  XXXL
     22  4XL  58/60  60/62  XXXL

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