Bra, Panty & Corset Fitting

• Bra fitting & sizing
• Measuring your band size
• Measuring your cup size
• Panty sizing
• Corset sizing
• Spanx sizing 

It is estimated that 75% of women wear the wrong bra size. Bra sizing is not an exact science, different brands with similar styles and sizing fit slightly differently. Your size will fluctuate over your lifetime so expect it to change and have your measurements checked every year or so if possible. There are over 100 bra sizes available, we specialise in A to H cups for 30 to 38 band sizes.

 Measuring Your Band Size

Wear your favourite, best fitting, unpadded under wired bra. Measure underneath your bust line, it's best to do this in front of the mirror to make sure the tape measure is straight across your back and that you have the tape tightly against your skin.

A couple of things to bear in mind;

It’s highly unlikely you will be an exact size so round the size up or down to the nearest inch (1.5cm). (Measurement 1)

Using this measurement refer to the table below to get your band size (it will be 4 -5” more)

 Measuring Your Cup Size

Measure around your bust at the fullest part, making sure that the tape measure is straight. Round up or down to the nearest inch. (Measurement 2)

Subtract the first measurement ( 1 ) from the second measurement ( 2 ). The difference is your cup size. Using the table below you can then get your cup size i.e. 2” difference is B cup.

Panty Sizing

Panties often follow dress sizes as their standard, however some designers do take some liberties and we have indicated where that applies. As with bra sizing there are various international sizing standards, please refer to the table below for your region.

Corset Sizing

Different corset companies size their corsets slightly differently.

Corsets are designed to define your shape and “slim” your waist. When choosing a Vollers corset, if you have a normal waist;

Size 26” (66cm) or less, choose a corset with a waist size 2” (5cm) less

Greater than 26” choose a corset with a waist size 4” (10cm) less. If it is an even number and a waist size 3” less if it is an odd number. For example;

Actual waist 28” (71cm) order a corset waist size 24” (61cm)

Actual waist 29” (73.5cm) order a corset waist size 26” (66cm)

Overbust corsets from Vollers are 10-12” (25.5-30cm) larger around the bust than the chosen corset waist size. The lacing allows additional flexibility with fitting.

Please contact us at Tel 604 605 1601 or e-mail info@scarletshop.com if you have any questions regarding your sizing prior to placing your order.

 Spanx Sizing

Due to the unique nature of the product and its magical effects Spanx has its own sizing tables, please refer to the tables beow to find your size.