THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR LINGERIE

A well fitting bra or corset can make you feel beautiful and confident in your luxury lingerie. 

All measurements should be taken directly on the body or over a lightweight, close-fitting top for corsets. Your posture should be natural and relaxed and the tape measure should lie snugly against your skin, but not digging in. Also take care that the tape doesn’t slip down, but stays in the correct position parallel to the floor, while measuring.

I would recommend putting a ribbon or tape around your waist, to mark the waistline while taking the other measurements.

CORSETS

Corset Size 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32"
Underbust (inch) 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
Natural Waist (inch) 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Hip (inch) 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45
Corset Size 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32"
Underbust (cm) 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 96
Natural Waist (cm) 56 61 66 71 76 81 86 91
Hip (cm) 79 84 89 94 99 104 109 114

BRALETTES

Vanadis Size FR/ES UK/US EU
1 80C - 85B - 90A 30C - 32B - 34A 65C - 70B - 75A
2 80D - 85C - 90B 30D - 32C - 34B 65D - 70C - 75B
3 85D - 90C - 95B 32D - 34C - 36B 70D - 75C - 80B
4 85E - 90D - 95C 32DD(E) - 34D - 36C 70E - 75D - 80C
5 85F - 90E - 95D 32DDD(F) - 34DD(E) - 36D 70F - 75E - 80D

BOTTOMS

Vanadis Size Waist High hip Low hip
34 60-64cm 75-79cm 86-90cm
36 64-68cm 79-83cm90-94cm
38 68-72cm 83-87cm94-98cm
40 72-76cm 87-91m 98-102cm
42 76-80cm 91-95cm 102-106cm
44 80-84cm 95-100cm 106-110cm
46 84-88cm 100-105cm 110-112cm

If you fall in between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size.

BRAS

Because we know how difficult it can be to find the right size we tried our best to simplify it for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at lea@vanadiscouture.com if you need help.

1. Find your band size

First you need to find your band size. Place the tape measure around your rib cage, directly underneath your breasts, ensure the measuring tape sits horizontally aligned around the body, not higher or lower at any point. Note your under bust measurement and follow the chart below to determine your under band size.

Your under bust measurement 60-65cm 65-70cm 70-75cm 75-80cm 80-85cm 85-90cm 90-95cm 95-100cm 100-105cm
Your band Size (FR) 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115

2. Find your cup size

Now that you have your band size, let’s determine your cup size. To do so, place the tape measure around the fullest point of your bust this time, ensuring it sits straight and levelled around your body. Do not pull tightly. We recommend to stand up straight and take a deep breath in when taking this measurement to accommodate any body fluctuations during the day. Note your bust measurement and compare to the chart below to find your cup size.

Determine you cup size A B C D E F
75 (FR) - - 85-90cm 87,5-90cm - -
80 (FR) - 85-90cm 87,5-90cm 90-92,5cm 92,5-95cm 95-97,5cm
85 (FR) 85-90cm 87,5-90cm 90-92,5cm 92,5-95cm 95-97,5cm -
90 (FR) 87,5-90cm 90-92,5cm 92,5-95cm 95-97,5cm 97,5-100cm 100-102,5cm
95 (FR) 90-92,5cm 92,5-95cm 95-97,5cm 97,5-100cm 100-102,5cm 102,5-107,5cm
100 (FR) 92,5-95cm 95-97,5cm 97,5-100,5cm 100-102,5cm 102,5-107,5cm -
105 (FR) 95-97,5cm 97,5-100cm 100-102,5cm 102,5-105cm - -
110 (FR) 97,5-100cm 100-102,5cm 102,5-107,5cm - - -
115 (FR) 100-102,5cm 102,5-107,5cm - - - -

INTERNATIONAL Bra band and cup size EQUIVALENTS

I follow the french sizing system, that is why you will see (FR) next to bras sizes. In this chart you will find all the international bra band and cup size equivalents.

FR 75 80 85 90 95 100
UK 28 30 32 34 36 38
EU 60 65 70 75 80 85
AU 6 8 10 12 14 16
FR A B C D E F
UK A B C D DD E
EU A B C D E F
AU A B C D DD E

CHECKLIST FOR A GOOD FIT

  • The underbust band should always sit perfectly – horizontal and parallel to the ground.
  • If cups are loose try a cup size smaller, and if cups are too tight try a larger cup size.
  • Ensure the centre front lies flat against the breastbone – if it doesn’t try a cup size larger, if this doesn’t work try a smaller underband size.
  • When trying bras, always lift your breasts lightly into the bra to fill the cups to ensure no underneath spillage (this would mean you need a bigger cup size or smaller underband size).
  • Always adjust straps to fit you as this can greatly affect the support. Typically taller people need to make the straps longer and vice versa.
  • Always fit bras on the loosest hook setting, as over time the elastics will stretch slightly, so this ensures you can tighten bra as required to prolong the bra’s lifespan. If you are fitting on the tightest try wearing your sister size.

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