Size and fit
Lingerie size guide
Four measurements, a soft tape and a mirror. Below you will find the chart for XS to 4X, a quick finder and fit notes for every cut we make, from open cup frames to steel boned corsets and stretch body stockings.
Find your size in seconds
Enter your numbers and the finder suggests a size for each kind of piece.
Size chart in inches
These are body measurements, not the measurements of the garment. When two of your numbers fall in different sizes, the notes per cut below tell you which one to follow.
| Size | US dress | Bra sizes | Bust | Underbust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0 to 2 | 30B, 32A | 31 to 32 in | 26 to 27 in | 24 to 25 in | 33 to 34 in |
| S | 4 to 6 | 32C, 34A, 34B | 33 to 34 in | 28 to 29 in | 26 to 27 in | 35 to 36 in |
| M | 8 to 10 | 34C, 34D, 36B | 35 to 36 in | 30 to 31 in | 28 to 29 in | 37 to 38 in |
| L | 12 to 14 | 36C, 36D, 38B | 37 to 39 in | 32 to 33 in | 30 to 32 in | 39 to 41 in |
| XL | 16 | 38C, 38D, 40B | 40 to 42 in | 34 to 35 in | 33 to 35 in | 42 to 44 in |
| 1X | 14W to 16W | 40C, 40D, 42C | 43 to 45 in | 36 to 37 in | 36 to 38 in | 45 to 47 in |
| 2X | 18W to 20W | 42D, 44C, 44D | 46 to 48 in | 38 to 40 in | 39 to 41 in | 48 to 50 in |
| 3X | 22W | 44DD, 46C, 46D | 49 to 51 in | 41 to 43 in | 42 to 44 in | 51 to 53 in |
| 4X | 24W | 46DD, 48C, 48D | 52 to 54 in | 44 to 46 in | 45 to 47 in | 54 to 56 in |
Hosiery and body stockings come in One Size (about 90 to 160 lb, up to 5 ft 9 in) and Queen (about 150 to 250 lb, up to 6 ft). Pieces cut for plus bodies run 1X to 4X.
How to measure yourself
- Stand relaxed in front of a mirror with a soft tape, so you can check that it stays level all the way around.
- Underbust. Wrap the tape snugly around the ribcage, directly under the bust. This is the number that decides the band.
- Bust. Measure loosely around the fullest part, over bare skin or a thin bra without padding.
- Waist. Find the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the belly button, and breathe out normally before you read the tape.
- Hips. With your feet together, measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat.
Snug, never tight. If the tape falls between two numbers, round up to the next whole inch.
Open cup bras and longlines
An open cup bra has little or no cup to hold the bust, so the band does the lifting. Choose the letter whose underbust range contains yours, then check that your bust sits in the same row or the next one. Each letter also has a bra size reference in the chart, for example a Medium covers roughly 34C, 34D and 36B.
For a longline, which runs down the ribs toward the waist, also compare your waist with the chart. If your waist sits at the top of the range, take the next size so the lower edge rests flat instead of pressing in.
Corsets, always the larger size
Boning does not give. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one. Choose an underbust corset by the waist, an overbust corset by the waist and the bust together. A laced corset should leave a gap of one to two inches at the back, which is the room you use to cinch it.
Panties and crotchless briefs
Bottoms follow the hips. Between sizes, go smaller in stretch lace and mesh, which give in every direction, and larger in satin, which has less stretch. On crotchless styles the right size keeps the opening where it belongs.
Bodysuits and harnesses
Bodysuits run from shoulder to crotch, so torso length matters as much as the bust. If you are long in the body or have a fuller bust, take the larger size so the straps do not pull. Harness pieces have sliders, choose by the bust and adjust the rest until two fingers slip under every strap.
Body stockings and hosiery
Stockings, crotchless pantyhose and body stockings are woven to stretch, so they come in two ranges instead of letters.
| Size | Weight, roughly | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One Size | about 90 to 160 lb | Most heights up to about 5 ft 9 in |
| Queen | about 150 to 250 lb | Wider thigh, longer leg and body, taller frames |
Height matters as much as weight for a body stocking, because it runs from the foot to the shoulder. A tall, slim figure is often happier in Queen. At the overlap, Queen is the safer choice.
Plus cuts from 1X to 4X
Our plus sizes are cut on their own patterns rather than stretched from a Medium. Straps and bands are wider, open cup frames are deeper, briefs come with a higher rise. Measure exactly as above and read the 1X to 4X rows of the chart. The full range is on the plus size erotic lingerie page.
Questions about fit
Which measurement matters most for an open cup bra?
The underbust. In an open cup bra the band and the frame under the bust carry the weight, so if your underbust and bust point to different sizes, follow the underbust.
Should I size up or down in a corset?
Up. Boning and lacing do not stretch, and a corset should leave a small gap at the back when it is laced. Choose by your waist, then check the bust for an overbust style.
What is the difference between One Size and Queen hosiery?
One Size stretches to fit about 90 to 160 lb. Queen is cut wider at the thigh and longer in the body and leg, for about 150 to 250 lb or taller frames. At the overlap, choose Queen.
Are plus sizes just larger versions of the standard sizes?
No. Our plus cuts from 1X to 4X are patterned on their own, with wider straps and bands, deeper frames on open cup styles and openings placed for the larger pattern.
What if the size is wrong after all?
An unworn bra, corset or robe with its tags can be exchanged once for another size within 30 days of delivery. Panties, bodysuits, body stockings, stockings and pasties are final sale for hygiene.
The exchange rules in full are in our sales policy.