Underwear sizes are of paramount importance when buying them. However, for a considerable number of women and men, these letters and numbers indicated on the labels are a meaningless combination of symbols. We will help you not to get lost in the dimensional grid.
Lingerie sizes
We will go down the female body from top to bottom, so let's start with a bra. If the seller in the store offers to pick up this part of the toilet for you without trying it on, then this is not a sign of his excellent eye, but rather unprofessionalism. The “by eye” option is completely inappropriate when it comes to buying a bra. Underwear must be sized correctly.
How not to make a mistake in the size? First of all, let's look at the label. You will see a combination of letters and numbers there, for example
example, 80C. Now let's try to solve this puzzle.
The letter of the Latin alphabet is the code name for the cup size. The number in front means the circumference under the bust, measured in centimeters. Determining it is simple: take a centimeter and measurechest volume under the breast on exhalation. Make sure that the measuring tape lies flat. The value you get will be the first part of your size.
The next step is to measure the volume of the breast at the most protruding part (usually at the level of the nipple). Further, thanks to simple calculations, we determine the difference in girths of the chest and under the chest. Based on the result, we choose the appropriate cup size. For convenience, you can also use the following table.
| Bra cup size | Difference in bust and under bust (cm) |
| A | 12, 5 |
| B | 14, 5 |
| С | 16, 5 |
| D | 18, 5 |
| E | 20, 5 |
| F | 22, 5 |
| G | 24, 5 |
This method is generally accepted, but you should not count on its accuracy. Trying on a bra should be a mandatory item in its selection program. The size of underwear affects not only the comfort of wearing, but also the state of your he alth. A small size can lead to compression of the gland, soreness in the chest, and even the development of mastopathy. Large cups are not able to properly support the breast, which is why it is at risk of losing shape early.
Also bras canavailable in parallel sizes. The fact is that the cups in a 75B and 70C bra are the same, despite the different letters. Manufacturers deliberately increase the volume of the cup, depending on the girth under the bust. If the bra doesn't fit you, try it on in a parallel size.
Now let's focus on the choice of panties. We again need a centimeter. We measure the waist, doing this at the narrowest area. We measure the volume of the hips, on the contrary, in the widest area. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and don't overtighten it. For teenage girls with a waist of 52 centimeters and a hip circumference of 82 cm, XXS size panties are suitable (its Russian counterpart is size 42). By increasing the value of volumes by 5 centimeters, we get a new size.
Men's underwear sizes
Men's he alth and well-being largely depends on this element of the wardrobe. Men's underwear includes briefs, socks, T-shirts, T-shirts, as well as sleep sets. Now let's talk about sizes in more detail.
The sizes of underwear for males depend on the parameters of the figure. When purchasing men's underpants, we first measure the waist.
| The value of the waist in cm | International grid size | Russian grid size |
| 68-72 | XS | 44 |
| 73-77 | S | 46 |
| 78-82 | M | 48 |
| 83-87 | L | 50 |
| 88-92 | XL | 52 |
| 93-97 | XXL | 54 |
| 98-102 | 3XL | 56 |
| 103-107 | 4 XL | 58 |
When buying socks, be guided by your shoe size. T-shirts and T-shirts should be sized to match your normal clothing.
