Cup Sizing in Ann Summers Clothing

Thanks to your feedback, we've introduced some '+' sizes to many of our basques, chemises, babydolls and other clothing, to cater for women with smaller dress sizes and larger cup sizes.
This means that when you see a product in a size 8, for example, the cup size will be A/B. But if you see an 8+, the dress remains the same size but the cup size is now C/D.
Here's how the sizing system works:

Dress Size	Cup Size
8	A/B
8+	C/D
10-12	B/C
10-12+	D/DD
14-16	C/D
14-16+	DD/E
18-20	D/DD
18-20+	E/F
22-24	DD/E
22-24+	F/G

Clothing Sizes

Our sexy dresses, bodies, chemises, basques, skirts, leggings and other items of clothing all conform to industry sizing conventions. They're either numbered (size 8, 10, 12 and so on) or they're 'body sized' (small, medium, large and so on).

Dress Sizes

Our dress sizes are measured at three points: around the fullest part of the bust, around the natural waist and around the hips.

UK	To Fit (inches)	To Fit (cm)
	Bust	Waist	Hips	Bust	Waist	Hips
6	30	22.5	33	76	22.5	84
8	31	23.5	34	78.5	23.5	86.5
10	32	24.5	35	81	24.5	89
12	34	26.5	37	86	26.5	94
14	36	28.5	39	91	28.5	99
16	38	30.5	41	96	30.5	104
18	40	32.5	43	101	32.5	109
20	42	34.5	45	106	34.5	114
22	44	36.5	47	111	36.5	119
24	46	38.5	49	116	38.5	124
26	48	40.5	51	121	40.5	129

Body Sized Items

Not all our lingerie and clothing is measured in dress size and cup size though. We occasionally also use 'body-sized' measurements, ranging from Small (S) to XXXL (3XL). Here's how our body sizes compare against our numbered dress sizes.

UK
S	8/10
M	12/14
L	16/18
XL	20
XXL	22/24
XXXL	26/28

International Sizing

Here's how Ann Summers clothing sizes compare to US and European sizes.

UK	USA	EUROPEAN
6	2	34
8	4	36
10	6	38
12	8	40
14	10	42
16	12	44
18	14	46
20	16	48
22	18	50
24	20	52
26	22	54

Stockings & Tights

Ann Summers' stockings and tights fall into two main sizes: Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large. These sizes cover most body types. Here's how the sizing works. We manufacture stockings according to height as well as dress size. If you're at all unsure, or you're on the boundary between sizes, then we recommend you trust the dress size before the height measurements - so if you're a size 14 for example, but you're 5'6", then go for a larger size.

Stocking Size	Dress Size	Height
Small-Medium	8 to 14	4'11" to 5'4"
Large Extra Large	16-22	5'5" to 5'9"

Men's Sizing

UK	Inches
	Chest	Waist
S	38	32
M	40	34
L	42	36
XL	44	38

How To Measure Yourself

Ann Summers bras fit better than ever before, thanks to changes in technology, more innovative products and sexier than ever designs. If you want to be absolutely sure that your new lingerie fits perfectly, then head down to your nearest Ann Summers store and get fitted by one of our sizing experts. If you'd prefer to measure yourself in the privacy of your own home, the info below should help you find your cup size. It's the same technique we use when we design and manufacture our bras, so the results should help you find the best fit.
You'll Need:
Pen, paper, and a soft measuring tape. For best results, measure yourself without your bra on.

Step 1.
Find your Band Size
Also known as your 'back size', your band size is the measurement around your torso that gives you the numbered part of your bra size (the '36' in 36C, for example).
To find your band size, run the tape measure around your body right under your breasts, at the place where the lowest part of your bra will sit. Make a note of the measurement, in inches.

Measuring Tips
Try to keep the tape measure as level as possible.
Don't let the tape measure slip down at the back.
Pull the tape measure as tight as possible, then breathe in and back out half way making sure the tape is directly against your skin.

The Important Bit
Now comes the important bit. If the measurement around your torso is an even number, add 4 to it to get your band size. If the measurement is an odd number, add 5 to it.

Example:
If you measure around your torso and the measurement is 30 inches, then your band size is 34, because 30 is an even number - so you add 4. If the measurement is 31 inches, then your band size is 36 because 31 is an odd number - so you add 5. See? Easy.

Step 2.
Find Your Bust Size Now take the tape measure and run it around your back and across the fullest part of your breasts. Note down the measurement in inches.

Measuring Tips
Don't hold the tape too tightly, or you'll choose a bra that's too small.
Relax, and measure over a soft bra if you have one. If not, use a lightly padded bra. This is to make sure your bust is in the correct position while measuring.
Keep the tape measure as level as possible.

Step 3.
Work Out Your Cup Size
Now we come to the most important bit. You should have two measurements, your band size (aka 'back size') and your bust size. To find your cup size, compare your band size and your bust size.
If your band size and your bust size are the same, you're an A cup. If your bust size is an inch larger than your band size, you're a B cup. 2 inches larger makes you a C cup. 3 inches larger is a D cup. 4 inches more is a DD, and so on through E, F, G and H, like this:

Bust Size and Band Sizes are the same = A Cup

Bust Size 1 inch larger than Band size = B Cup

Bust Size 2 inches larger than Band Size = C Cup

Bust Size 3 inches larger than Band Size = D Cup

Bust Size 4 inches larger than Band Size = DD Cup

Bust Size 5 inches larger than Band Size = E Cup

Bust Size 6 inches larger than Band Size = F Cup

Bust Size 7 inches larger than Band Size = G Cup

Bust Size 8 inches larger than Band Size = H Cup

Important Bit!
To get your correct bra size: Put the band size you measured earlier with the cup size you just figured out.

Walkthrough
You measure your band size and it's 30 inches. That's an even number, so you add four, giving you a band size of 34. Next you measure your bust size, which is 36 inches. Your bust size is two inches more than your band size, so your bra size is 34C.