The sizes of underwear are of prime importance when buying it. However, for a considerable number of women and men, these letters and numbers indicated on the labels are a meaningless combination of characters. We will help you not to get lost in the dimensional grid.
Sizes of underwear
We’ll go down the female body, so we’ll start with a bra. If the seller in the store offers to pick up this part of the toilet for you without trying on, then this is not a sign of his excellent eye, but rather lack of professionalism. The “by eye” option is completely unsuitable when it comes to buying a bra. The sizes of underwear must be determined correctly.
How not to make a mistake in size? First of all, look at the shortcut. You will see there a combination of letters and numbers, for example
example, 80C. Now let's try to solve this rebus.
The letter of the Latin alphabet is the code name for the size of the cup. The number in front means the circumference under the chest, measured in centimeters. To determine it is simple: take a centimeter and measure the volume of the chest under the chest as you exhale. Make sure that the centimeter tape is flat. The value you get will be the first part of your size.
The next step is to measure the volume of the breast on the most prominent part (usually at the level of the nipple). Further, thanks to simple calculations, we determine the difference in the circumference of the chest and under the chest. Based on the result, we select the appropriate cup size. For convenience, you can also use the following table.
Bra Cup Size | The difference in the circumference of the chest and under the chest (cm) |
A | 12.5 |
IN | 14.5 |
FROM | 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 the program of his choice. The size of your underwear affects not only wearing comfort, but also your health. Small size can lead to compression of the gland, tenderness in the chest and even the development of mastopathy. Large cups are not able to properly support the chest, which is why it risks losing shape early.
Also, bras can be produced in parallel sizes. The fact is that the cups in a bra size 75B and 70C are the same, despite different letters. Manufacturers knowingly increase the volume of the cup depending on the circumference under the chest. If the bra didn't suit you, try trying it on in a parallel size.
Now dwell on the choice of panties. We will need a centimeter again. We measure the volume of the waist, doing this in the narrowest area. The volume of the hips is measured, on the contrary, in the widest area. Place the tape parallel to the floor and do not overtighten it. For teenage girls with a waist volume of 52 centimeters and a hip circumference of 82 cm, panties of size XXS are suitable (its Russian counterpart is 42 size). With an increase in volume by 5 centimeters, we get a new size.
Sizes of men 's underwear
Men's health and well-being largely depends on this element of the wardrobe. Underwear for men includes panties, socks, T-shirts, T-shirts, as well as sets for sleeping. Now let's talk more about sizes.
The sizes of underwear for males depend on the parameters of the figure. When purchasing men's underpants, we first measure the waist volume.
Waist value in cm | Size in international grid | Size in Russian grid |
68-72 | XS | 44 |
73-77 | S | 46 |
78-82 | M | 48 |
83-87 | L | fifty |
88-92 | XL | 52 |
93-97 | XXL | 54 |
98-102 | 3XL | 56 |
103-107 | 4 xl | 58 |
When buying socks, focus on your shoe size. T-shirts and T-shirts should fit your normal clothes.