The right bra size
Every woman deserves a comfortable bra. That is why it is so important to wear the right bra size.
We are happy to help you find the right size.
Watch the video below, follow the 3 steps and use our lingerie calculator. This means you are guaranteed to find your perfect LingaDore size!
Determining your bra size
Watch the video and follow the steps accordingly
Step 1
Determine your underbust size
Use the tape measure to measure your lower chest width. Measure around your body.
It is important to keep the tape measure at the same height throughout. So, as horizontal as possible.
Before measuring, breath normally and measure after you have exhaled: the under the bust width should be measured as tightly as possible.
The number of centimetres you measure is underbust width. You then round this up.
Step 2
Define your cup
size
Stand up straight, with your arms by your body, and measure around your upper body at the fullest part of your breasts.
Remember to keep the tape measure at the same height throughout. So, as horizontal as possible.
Do not measure too tightly around your body. The tape measure should touch your breasts but do not press or pull the tape too tight.
The number of centimetres you measure is your cup size.
Step 3
Determine your
bra size
Now that you have measured your underbust width and cup size, you can easily calculate your bra size. Use our convenient lingerie calculator for this. Enter your underbust width and cup size and you will immediately see which size is best for you to order. Hoe makkelijk wil je het hebben?!
Lingerie Calculator
Easily discover your bra and brief size
Or read your bra size in the table below
Look up your underbust size and corresponding cup size
Chest width in cm
63-67=65 | 68-72=70 | 73-77=75 | 78-82=80 | 83-87=85 | 88-92=90 | 93-97=5 | 98-102=100 | 103-107=105 | 108-112=110 | |
A-Cup | 77-79 | 82-84 | 87-89 | 92-94 | 97-99 | 102-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 | 122-124 |
B-Cup | 79-81 | 84-86 | 89-91 | 94-96 | 99-101 | 104-106 | 109-111 | 114-116 | 119-121 | 124-126 |
C-Cup | 81-83 | 86-88 | 91-93 | 96-98 | 101-103 | 106-108 | 111-113 | 116-118 | 121-123 | 126-128 |
D-Cup | 83-85 | 88-90 | 93-95 | 98-100 | 103-105 | 108-110 | 113-115 | 118-120 | 123-125 | 128-130 |
E-Cup | 85-87 | 90-82 | 95-97 | 100-102 | 105-107 | 110-112 | 115-117 | 120-122 | 125-127 | 130-132 |
F-Cup | 87-89 | 92-94 | 97-99 | 102-104 | 107-109 | 112-114 | 117-119 | 122-124 | 127-129 | 132-134 |
G-Cup | 89-91 | 94-96 | 99-101 | 104-106 | 109-111 | 114-116 | 119-121 | 124-126 | 129-131 | 134-136 |
H-Cup | 91-93 | 96-98 | 101-103 | 106-108 | 111-113 | 116-118 | 121-123 | 126-128 | 131-133 | 136-138 |
Beachwear sizes
Articles of the LingaDore Beach collections (beachwear) have a different size notation. Please find below the explanation.
34 = band size 65 or dress size XS
36 = band size 70 or dress size S
38 = band size 75 or dress size M
40 = band size 80 or dress size L
42 = band size 85 or dress size XL
44 = band size 90 or dress size XXL
What is my brief size?
Want to measure your brief size?
Then stand upright in front of a mirror. Make sure the measuring tape is neither too tight nor too loose.
Measure the circumference of your hip by holding the measuring tape at the widest part of the hips.
Brief sizes
Have you measured your hip width? Then you can use the list below to see which size briefs are best for you:
93 – 98 centimetres hip width = XS
98 – 103 centimetres hip width = S
103 – 108 centimetres hip width = M
108 – 113 centimetres hip width = L
113 – 118 centimetres hip width = XL
118 – 123 centimetres hip width = XXL
Frequently asked questions about finding the right bra
How should a bra fit?
When you wear the right bra, you shouldn’t actually feel it, it should basically be like a second skin.
How do you know if you are wearing the wrong size?
It is important to measure regularly because your size can change over the years. Due to weight gain or weight loss, illness, pregnancy, etc. A bra in the right size gives you a more beautiful silhouette and is also more comfortable. When a bra is no longer comfortable, most women probably opt for a bra with a larger underbust size. But this is not always the best choice. If you are currently experiencing any of the problems below, you are not wearing the right bra size.
My bra is shifting (
)The underbust width, is probably a little too loose. Therefore, your bra is shifting. The solution is simple; a bra in a smaller size. Are you currently wearing a 75C? Then try a 70C. This bra has the same cup as the 75C bra, but with a tighter fit.
The shoulder straps press into my shoulders and irritate the skin
Your shoulder straps are too tight. Loosen them and you’ll feel an immediate difference. You probably did this to get more support from your bra. But actually, your bra support should come from your bra size; not the shoulder straps. If the size under your breasts is too wide for you, your shoulder straps do all the carrying and support of your breasts; thereby cutting into your skin and sometimes leaving painful red marks on your shoulders.
The shoulder straps keep falling off my shoulders
If the shoulder straps keep falling off your shoulders, the straps are too loose. Probably the underbust size of your bra is also too big. Are you wearing an 80B? Then try a 75B.
My breasts come out from the top of the bra/cups
The cups are too small, so your breasts don’t fit nicely. We recommend trying a larger cup size.
My breasts can be seen under the cups
When this is the case, the underbust size of your bra is too large. Your bra does not fit your body nicely. Are you wearing an 80B? A 75B will probably fit you better.
The cups are wrinkled and don’t fit my breasts nicely
The cups are supposed to be smooth. If this is not the case, your cup is too big. Try a smaller cup size. Are you wearing an 80D? Then try an 80C.
Are the lingerie and swimwear sizes the same?
No, in our swimwear collection, we work with 36,38, 40, etc. You can read clearly at the bottom of this page how to convert your lingerie sizes to a swimwear size.
Which bra suits my breast shape?
We’ve crafted an incredibly handy blog that makes it easy to determine which type of bra suits your specific breast shape perfectly. Feel free to check out the blog right here.
Where can I have my bra size professionally measured?
You can have your bra size professionally measured at any lingerie shop.
How do I find my bra size?
On this page, you will find a detailed explanation, including a video. When you follow all the steps, you can find your correct bra size in the size chart at the top of this page.
To measure your bra size you will need a flexible tape measure. Wear a well-fitting non-moulded bra.
I measured my bra size, but this size does not fit. How can this be?
Every body and every breast is different. It may happen that the bra does not fit properly. Even though you have measured your breasts using our instructions.
Is the circumference of the bra too tight? Then try a larger width and a smaller cup size. Does the table indicate size 80D, but the bra is too tight? Then try an 85C.
Is the width of the bra too loose? Then try a smaller width and a larger cup size.
Does the table indicate size 75B, but the bra is too loose? Then try a 70C.