Please note:
European Sizing: Please take all
measurements in centimeters and then divide by 2.54 which will give you the
equivalent in inches. An example would be a waist size of 78.74 centimeters
divided by 2.54 would equal a 31 inch waist.
If you choose size 1X; the label may
say XL and vice versa, please remember that they are the exact same size.
"One Size" usually fits small to
large sizes and "Queen Size" XL to 2X sizes and doesn't normally fit 3X sizes
or larger. This is approximate estimation and depends on fabrics and certain
styles which can cause slight variations on some fashions. This follows the
same basic understanding of multiple size garments found on off the rack items
in most stores.
FITTING YOUR CORSETS and BUSTIERS:
GRAB A TAPE
MEASURE.
Fitting your band
size: Standing in front of a mirror, wrap your tape measure snugly around your
chest, just under or at the crease beneath your breasts and flush against your
back. Check in the mirror to make sure the tape measure is parallel to the
floor and flat across your back. If the number is even add 4 to get your band
size If the number is odd, add 5 to get your band size. Example: If you wrote
down 32, add 4 and your band size will be 36, this will also be your corset
size. If you have a DD cup size or above you should go one size larger
Bra Sizing info:
Did you know that most bras should
be replaced every six months?
If you don't understand how bra sizes work, the letters A,B,C,D, represent the
cup size of the breast while the numbers 32, 34, 36, 38 tells you the
measurement around the back.
It is estimated that
70% of women wear the wrong bra size. Poorly fitting bras can cause back
strain and loss of firmness. Get your cloth tape out and see if you are among
that 70%.
Determining your
general bra size:
1. Measure around your chest, where your bra strap would go.
2. Round the number up or down one depending on your choice of snug or loose
fit.
3. If you round the number down it is possible you may need to go up one-cup
size.
Determining your exact bra size where cup size is broken down:
Band size1.
Measure arond your chest high up un your back just above your bust and keep
that number for below.
Cup Size
1. Wear your favorite supportive comfortable bra and measure loosely arond the
fullest part of your bust.
2. Subtract your band measurement from your cup size measurement and the
difference is the cup value. ie: 1" = A, 2" = B, 3" = C, 4" = D, 5 " = DD, 6"
= DDD, 7" = DDDD, 8 " = FF, 9" = G, 10" = H, 11" = I, 12" = J and so on.
TATIANA SIZING GUIDELINES
The
Tatiana line is U.S. Sized. If you currently are wearing a 40D, then you
should order a 40DD etc. Each manufacturer has slightly different sizing when
it comes to "D" and above cups. There are no set rules. Hence:
Approximately:
DD=
E
DDD
=F or E and 1/2
FF=F and 1/2
We do not make the rules in bra
sizing. We just try to live with them like you do!
If one customer argues DDD is one
thing and another customer argues it is another, they are both right.
1. The entire line are standard
cup sizing except for Sasha 10700 and Natalie 10516.
2. Sasha 10799 - The sizes after
DD are in half sizes up. DDD would be E and 1/2. F is F, FF is F and 1/2.
3. Natalie is the same. The DDD
is a half size up from DD.
4. On the rest of the line, E cup
is the same as DD.
5. As far as discussing sizing of
the line, I have observed the following feedback from customers. Our ABCD cups
are average
U.S.
sizing. When you get to our E cups and F cups, the stores that sell Goddess
would say our F is an E and our E is a D. However, we have many stores that
sell our F cups that fit exactly as F cups because they are not comparing them
to the Goddess brand.
6. European lines tend to run a
little smaller, but we have not had any negative feedback except for those
selling Goddess and comparing our F cup to Goddess F cup.
7. Since it is a published fact
that 70% of woman are wearing the wrong size, (usually too small) if anyone
asks us, we usually say go up 1 size.
8. This is obviously not a
scientific sizing. My experience over the years is every manufacturer of all
clothing is not exactly uniform and we get various contradictatory feedback
from sizing occasionally.
9. In short, if in doubt go to
the next higher size.
TATIANA PANTY SIZE EQUIVALENTS
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S= 2
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=23-24 1/2 Inch waist
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M= 4
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=25-26 1/2
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L= 6
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=27-28 1/2
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XL= 8
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=29-30 1/2
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2XL= 10
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=31-32 1/2
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3XL= 12
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=33-34 1/2
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4XL= 14
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=35-36 1/2
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5XL= 16
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=37-38 1/2
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6XL= 18
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=39-40 1/2
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7XL= 20
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=41-42 1/2
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TATIANA SIZING GUIDELINES
The Tatiana line is
U.S.
sized. If you are currently wearing a 40D, then you would order a 40D etc.
Each manufacturer has slightly different sizing when it comes to D and above
cups. There is no set rule. Hence:
Approximately:
DD= E
DDD= F or E and 1/2
FF= F and 1/2
We do not make the rules in bra sizing we just try
to live with them like you do! If one customer argues DDD is one thing and
another customer argues it is another, they are both right.
1. The entire line is standard cup sizing except
for Sasha 10799 and Natalie 10516.
2. Sasha 10799 the sizes after DD are in half
sizes up. DDD would be E and 1/2. F is F, FF is F and 1/2.
3. Natalie is the same the DDD is a half size up
from DD.
4 On the rest of the line E cup is the same as DD.
5. As far as discussing sizing of the line I have
observed the following feedback from customers.
Our ABCD cups are average
U.S.
sizing. When you get to our E cups and F cups the stores that sell Goddess
would say our F cup is an E and our E a D. However, we have many stores that
say our F cups fit exactly as F cups because they are not comparing them to
the Goddess brand.
6. European lines tend to run a little smaller but
we have not had any negative feedback except for those selling Goddess and
comparing our F cup to a Goddess F cup.
7. Since it is a published fact that 70% of women
are wearing the wrong size, (Usually too small) if anyone asks us we usually
say go up 1 size.
8. This is obviously not a scientific view of
sizing, my experience over the years is every manufacturer of all clothing is
not exactly uniform and we always get various conflicting feedback from sizing
occasionally.
9. In short we, if in doubt go to the next higher
size.
TATIANA PANTY SIZE EQUIVALENTS
S= 2 =23-24 1/2
M= 4 = 25-26 1/2
L= 6 = 27-28 1/2
XL= 8 = 29-30 1/2
2XL= 10 = 31-32 1/2
3XL= 12 = 33-34 1/2
4XL= 14 = 35-36 1/2
5XL= 16 = 37-38 1/2
6XL= 18 = 39-40 1/2
7XL= 20 = 41-42
Below is the size chart for Crepe Suzette garters
and girdles. It is different that the Tatiana sizing chart.
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Waist Measurement
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Hip Measurement
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Panty Size
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23"- 24"
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33"-34"
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4/XSmall
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25"-26"
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35"-36"
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5/Small
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27"-28"
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37"-38"
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6/Medium
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29"-30"
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39"-40"
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7/Large
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31"-32"
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41"-42"
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8/XLarge
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33"-34"
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43"-44"
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9/2XLarge
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35"-36"
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45"-46"
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10/3XLarge
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37"-38"
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47"-48"
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11/4XLarge
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39"-40"
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49"-50"
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12/5XLarge
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41"-42"
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51"-52"
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13/6XLarge
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43"-44"
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53"-54"
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14/7XLarge
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45"-46"
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55"-56"
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15/8XLarge
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When it comes to comfort and support, wearing the
right bra size is just as important as choosing the right bra style. So how
long has it been since you've checked your bra size? There are many factors in
a woman's life that affect her bust measurements; for example, pregnancy and
weight fluctuations. The average woman will wear six different bra sizes
throughout her life. All things considered, it's probably worth your while to
grab a tape measure and check your size.
We've looked at dozens of measuring systems and
found that none of them are quite the same. And, careful testing has shown
that none of them have 100% accuracy rate either. As much as we wish it were,
measuring for a bra is not an exact science. So, what's a woman to do? Here is
some common-sense advice for a perfect fit.
Start with this simple first step: If you own a
bra that fits you perfectly, buy that size. How do you know it's a perfect
fit? Here are some guidelines:
Band Size:
Make sure the band fits correctly. If the band is
too tight and just plain uncomfortable, it's too small. Signs that your band
size is too big include breasts falling out from the bottom of your bra, and
the back riding up. A correctly sized band will fit firmly around your back,
where most of the support is. The back and front of the band should be even
and parallel to the floor.
The Band Test:
Try this little test with your bra hooked on the
loosest setting: ask someone to put their hand between your back and the back
of your bra, then to turn their hand 90 degrees. Their hand should now be very
firmly wedged and they should not be able to pull the bra further away from
your back.
A new bra should be able to pass
this test with the clasp on the loosest fitting- this allows you to tighten
the bra as it stretches with wear and washing. Never try a bra on its tightest
fitting -- it should fit on its loosest.
Cup Size:
The cups should be large enough so that your
breasts are encased and don't bulge out. If it is an underwire bra, make sure
the underwires aren't poking breast tissue. It's best if the fabric panel
between the cups sits firmly against your chest (sternum), although with some
makes and styles, this won't be exact.
Now that you know how your bra should fit, we
offer the following measuring guidelines. Keeping in mind the many variations
in measuring systems, this is the closest we've come to an accurate way to
measure for a bra. Our system is great for determining band size. Cup size is
always the difficult calculation. Don't be surprised if the calculation
results in the wrong cup size. You know your breast size better than any
measuring system.
Finding Your Personal Bra Size
A bra size is made up of two measurement
components: band size (i.e. 34, 36, 38) and cup size (i.e. A, B, C). To find
your correct bra size, begin by wearing your best fitting bra - unpadded, and
not a minimizer or sports bra (underwire doesn't matter). If possible, have
someone other than yourself take the measurements. Not only is it faster, it
also tends to be more accurate.
Cup Size
1. Standing straight, with your arms at your side,
measure around your body at the fullest part of your bust. Wrap the tape
measure around you so that it is just touching, but not binding. Note: Again,
look in a mirror to assure the tape is parallel to the floor. Round up or down
to the nearest inch as you did to find your band size.
2. Now, subtract your band size measurement from
this second measurement. The difference is your cup size (see chart below).
Example: 38" - 34" (band size) = 4" = D cup size
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Difference
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Standard Cup Size
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0"-1/2" (1.3 cm)
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AA
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1/2"- 1" (2.6 cm)
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A
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2" (5.1 cm)
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B
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3" (7.6 cm)
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C
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4" (10.2 cm)
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D
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5" (12.7 cm)
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DD or E
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6" (15.2 cm)
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DDD or F
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7" (17.8 cm)
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G
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8" (20.3 cm)
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H
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9" (22.9 cm)
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I
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10" (25.4 cm)
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J
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Once you get into the D cup sizes and larger,
there tends to be a discrepancy among brands as to what to call sizes beyond a
D cup. We hope this chart, based on the manufacturers' sizing charts, clears
up some of the mystery. Go ahead and measure as we described above and then
refer below for your correct size in the various brands.