Women's underwear is the most important element of any woman's wardrobe. It should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable, combine comfort and quality. Recently, online shopping has become increasingly popular, when you need to determine the size yourself and without trying it on. The table of women's panty sizes is also useful when choosing a thing in the store for yourself, as a gift.
Lingerie as an indispensable part of women's wardrobe
All models of underwear are made up of the same elements, such as a stretchy waistband, crotch segment. The difference in price is due to the quality and type of fabric, style, manufacturer (brand item or created in the mass market format). Cotton models are considered the most comfortable to wear, but materials such as nylon, viscose, elastane, polyester, bamboo fabric, linen, microfiber are widely used.
Cotton is 90% cellulose, has high hygroscopicity,Washes well and is breathable. You can also opt for linen products, such underwear is very pleasant and absorbs moisture well. Also, experts recommend buying underwear based on bamboo fabric. It has very useful features:
- natural raw materials;
- antibacterial;
- antiseptic;
- deodorizing properties;
- thinness of canvas;
- strength.
As part of the material, other components can also be used, such as meryl, micromodal, lycra, polyamide, tactel. Synthetic additives do not mean poor product quality, you just need to make sure that their percentage is not too high (more than 30%). A high level of artificial particles will impair the wear and properties of underwear.
There are three cuts for women's briefs: maxi, midi and mini. Designers have developed many variations of the cut.
Cut | Mini | Midi | Maxi |
Variations | Wikini | Tanga | Paigenslip |
Thongs (T-string, G-string, V-string, C-string) | Slip | Boyshorts | |
Tong | Culote | Panties-belt | |
Dewan-derrier | Corsetbriefs | ||
Bikini | Briefs | ||
Pantaloons | |||
Briefs | |||
Jockey | |||
Boxers |
They differ in the area of the covered body and design.
Russian lingerie size chart
For every representative of the weaker sex, it is important to know how to determine the size of women's underpants. The table of women's pant sizes will help you navigate, correctly measure body parameters. To find out the parameters of the body, you need to determine 2 things:
- waist circumference (measures the thinnest part);
- hip circumference (at the thinnest part).
Will help determine the size of women's underpants - table. Russia uses the following size chart.
Size | Hip circumference in cm | Waist measurements in cm |
38 | 80-83 | 57-59 |
40 | 84-88 | 60-63 |
42 | 89-93 | 64-67 |
44 | 94-97 | 68-71 |
46 | 98-101 | 72-75 |
48 | 102-105 | 76-79 |
50 | 106-109 | 80-83 |
52 | 110-113 | 84-87 |
54 | 114-117 | 88-91 |
56 | 118-121 | 92-95 |
58 | 122-125 | 96-98 |
60 | 126-129 | 99-102 |
62 | 130-133 | 103-106 |
64 | 134-137 | 107-109 |
66 | 138-141 | 110-113 |
68 |
142-145 | 114-117 |
But at the same time, when shopping online, you need to take into account the possibility of manufacturers deviating from standard indicators. Therefore, if a table of the supplier's women's pant sizes is provided, you should focus on its parameters.
Comparison table of Russian and international lingerie sizes
In 1996, a uniform clothing labeling standard was created for the whole world (EN 13402). Indicators are calculated depending on body volumes in centimeters.
You can find out the domestic size of foreign underwear for a girl using the following calculation: you need to add 6 to the European indicator. For example, to see our analogue of the XL size, we add the number 6. French products are different in that they require the addition of an additional 2 units to European sizes.
Comparison chart of women's panty sizes in different countries
Each country uses different size charts other than the international standard.
How to choose the right panties for women
- Thing must be chosen by size. It should not be too tight, uncomfortable. Otherwise, constant discomfort is felt during constant wear.
- It is worth choosing underwear made from natural fabrics with a minimum content of synthetic materials. Such fabric passes air to the body better, does not cause allergic reactions, and does not create an environment favorable for the reproduction of bacteria.
- Panties should be chosen in accordance with the figure (owners of curvaceous forms should not opt for mini, midi models) and look organic on the figure.
- The main function of the product is hygienic, protective. It is worth buying only those that meet these requirements.
- For comfort and to achieve the desired effect after purchase, you should make it a rule to buy models for daily wear and for special occasions (under tight dresses, thin clothes).
The choice of underwear for the fairer sex should be based on two points: quality and comfort. The table will help you choose the right size for women's underpants. It should be borne in mind that the parameters of goods of domestic and foreign manufacturers are different. When choosing underwear, they also take into account the type of figure and its functionality (for every day, under tight-fitting clothes).