Bra Fitting • Brassiere Size Conversion Chart • Panty Conversion Chart
Sleepwear Conversion Chart • Problems/Solutions
Although many women believe they have determined their proper size based upon the overall fit of undergarments, many of us are not wearing the proper size. Experts in the lingerie industry estimate as much as 70% of women are wearing the wrong size because the band and/or cup sizes are not correct. For the correct fit follow these simple steps:
BRA FITTING
While wearing a bra, wrap a tape measure snugly, but not too tightly, around your rib cage just under the lower edge of your bra. Add 5 inches to that measurement to determine your band size. If this measurement is an odd number, round it up by one inch. To determine your cup size, measure over the fullest part of your bust. The difference between this measurement and the band measurement will give your proper cup size. If the difference is:
1" your cup size is A
2" your cup size is B
3" your cup size is C
4" your cup size is D
5" your cup size is DD (European E)
6" your cup size is E (European F)
7" your cup size is F (European G)
If you are still uncertain of your size you should visit a professional fitter. Our flagship store in Lakewood offers this complementary service. Buying high quality products is only the first step in finding the perfect foundations. A proper fit will ensure your undergarments are comfortable and provide support with smooth clean lines under clothing.
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International Size Conversion Charts
Size Conversion — BRASSIERES
| U.S.A. |
EURO |
FRANCE |
U.K. |
ITALY |
SPAIN |
| 30 |
65 |
80 |
30 |
1 |
80 |
| 32 |
70 |
85 |
32 |
2 |
80 |
| 34 |
75 |
90 |
34 |
3 |
90 |
| 36 |
80 |
95 |
36 |
4 |
95 |
| 38 |
85 |
100 |
38 |
5 |
100 |
| 40 |
90 |
105 |
40 |
6 |
105 |
| 40 |
90 |
105 |
40 |
6 |
105 |
| 42 |
95 |
110 |
42 |
7 |
110 |
| 44 |
100 |
115 |
44 |
8 |
115 |
| 48 |
105 |
120 |
46 |
N/A |
120 |
| N/A |
110 |
125 |
48 |
N/A |
125 |
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Size Conversion — BRIEFS/THONGS
| U.S.A. |
EURO |
FRANCE |
U.K. |
ITALY |
SPAIN |
| XS (0-2) |
36 |
38 |
8 |
2 |
38 (1) |
| S (4-6) |
38 |
40 |
10 |
3 |
40 (2) |
| M (6-8) |
40 |
42 |
12 |
4 |
42 (3) |
| L (8-10) |
42 |
44 |
14 |
5 |
44(4) |
| XL (12) |
44 |
46 |
16 |
6 |
46 (5) |
| 1XL (14) |
46 |
48 |
18 |
7 |
48 (6) |
| 2XL(16) |
48 |
50 |
20 |
8 |
50 (7) |
Size Conversion — SLEEPWEAR
| SLEEPWEAR SIZE |
U.S. DRESS SIZE |
| XS |
2 |
| S |
4-6 |
| M |
8-10 |
| L |
12 |
| XL |
14 |
| XXL |
16 |
| XXXL |
18 |
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FITTING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
| ISSUE |
RECOMMENDATION |
ANASTASIA'S EUROPEAN LINGERIE SOLUTION |
| Straps fall down. |
Adjust straps or reduce cup one size if adjusting doesn't work. |
Buy only adjustable, high quality products and measure your size for the proper fit. If the size is correct try our bras with lined straps, which have a tendency to stay on the shoulders better then elastic ones.
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| Band slides up. |
Try a tighter hook and/or loosen the straps. Reduce band one size if adjusting doesn't work. |
When trying on bras make sure the band fits level and isn't too tight when you use the center hook. |
| Straps leave marks. |
Loosen straps slightly. If adjusting doesn't work, you need a more supportive bra. |
Avoid demicups. Fuller busted women should consider our bras that run up to F/G cups, because these are specifically designed to offer support without sacrificing the style.
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| Breasts spill out the sides of a bra. |
Increase the cup size. |
Choose fuller cup bras with side panels. The side panels are strengthened to provide extra support allowing for the front and back of the bra to be styled with fine lace, the extra details not normally found in most support bras.
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| Fabric isn't smooth across bust. |
Extra material or wrinkles are caused by too large a cup size. Reduce cup by one size. |
Avoid thick embroideries and choose solid or printed fabrics instead of lace. Also try our satin collection with smooth lace and seams . |
| Want a stylish panty with more coverage than a thong but less coverage than a traditional brief. |
Try either a tanga or bikini. |
We provide a number of styles with bikini style briefs which are higher on the leg and very flattering.
Try a sexy tanga; the perfect alternative to G-strings and thongs.
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| Panty lines. |
Wear a thong!But be careful when you choose the size, because any panty style in the wrong size will show the lines and feel uncomfortable. |
Try our mesh or fabric thongs because they are the most comfortable for begginers. For women who are interested in the seamfree look without wearing a thong the boy short will also work.
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| Favorite style has been discontinued. |
Buy similar products from the same manufacturer. Although intimate apparel styles and fabrics change rapidly, manufacturers all have unique aspects to their products which make them more appropriate for certain figures. |
Many of our manufacturers carry basic collections which are available from season to season. The buyers at Anastasia's Lingerie work hard to select only the best lingerie on the market. We know you love the products we have hand selected as much as we do and want to provide you with a final chance to place and order for your favorite prior to their discontinuation. Check out our "SALE" page to see if your favorite style is heading into retirement.
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