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Sizing and Fit

Comfortable lingerie starts with a fit that suits your body and how you move. Measurements help you choose a starting size; trying on different cuts reveals which pieces offer the support, coverage and freedom you prefer.

Take Your Measurements

Use a flexible measuring tape, keep it level around your body and stand naturally.

  • Underbust: Measure directly beneath your breasts. Keep the tape snug while allowing yourself to breathe normally.
  • Bust: Measure around the fullest part without compressing breast tissue.
  • Waist: Measure around your natural waist, usually the narrowest part of your torso.
  • Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.

Record your measurements in centimetres and follow the brand’s instructions, including whether to measure with or without a bra. Triumph’s measuring guide explains the two measurements used for bra sizing.

Make Sense of Size Charts

Check the chart for the specific brand and garment. EU, UK and US labels differ, and an S, M or L can cover different measurements across collections.

For bras, use both underbust and bust measurements. Cup letters depend on band size: a C cup does not represent one fixed volume. “Sister sizes” have approximately equivalent cup volumes on different bands; for example, EU 75C, 70D and 80B. They can help refine band fit, but still need trying on. Triumph’s size charts illustrate these relationships and international conversions.

For briefs and bodysuits, compare every measurement listed rather than relying on your usual clothing size.

Check the Fit While Moving

A bra’s band should stay level and feel secure without digging in. Cups should contain breast tissue without spilling, persistent gaping or wrinkling. Underwires should sit around the breasts, against the ribcage, without pressing into breast tissue. Straps should stay in place comfortably.

If the band rides up, try a smaller band with an adjusted cup size. Gaping can indicate a cup size or shape mismatch. For uneven breasts, fit the larger side and consider flexible stretch cups. Bravissimo’s fitting guide explains these checks and adjustments.

Adapt the Cut to Your Shape

If straps slip after adjustment, try a design with closer-set straps. If brief leg openings pinch while the waistband fits, test a different leg cut or softer edging.

When waist and hip measurements fall into different sizes, look for cuts that accommodate both comfortably. Bodysuits also need enough torso length: pulling at the shoulders or crotch suggests trying a longer cut or adjustable design.

Sit, walk, bend and raise your arms during fitting. Waistbands, seams and fastenings should remain comfortable through everyday movement. Changing the style can be as useful as changing the size.