PLEASE NOTE:
The measurements and the size chart can only serve as a rough guide, as bra models can vary in terms of material, cut and finish. Determining the correct size can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
BRA SIZE CALCULATOR
"Many things in life are relative: Did you know that 80A/36A and 75B/34B is the same cup size?”
FRAUKE NAGEL
Designer and product developer
DETERMINE CUP SIZES: HOW TO MEASURE CORRECTLY
We recommend taking the following two measurements horizontally around the body in front of a mirror:
THE PERFECT FIT
In order to tell whether a bra suits you, bra expert Frauke Nagel has some useful tips. "Take your time and keep the bra you are trying on for a few minutes. Move your arms, sit down, and stand up again. Like shoes, bras need to be broken in and will become more comfortable over time. But if it pinches or tugs right away, you should try a different size or style."
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UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT
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OVERBUST MEASUREMENT (CUPS)
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70
68 - 72 cm
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75
73 - 77 cm
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80
78 - 82 cm
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85
83 - 87 cm
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| A | 82 - 84 cm | 87 - 89 cm | 92 - 94 cm | 97 - 99 cm | |
| B | 84 - 86 cm | 89 – 91 cm | 94 - 96 cm | 99 – 101 cm | |
| C | 86 – 88 cm | 91 – 93 cm | 96 – 98 cm | 101 – 103 cm | |
| D | 88 – 90 cm | 93 – 95 cm | 98 – 100 cm | 103 - 105 cm | |
| DD/E | 90 - 92 cm | 95 – 97 cm | 100 – 102 cm | 105 – 107 cm | |
Each color represents a cup size. HANRO offers a total of eight cup sizes. Size 80A/36A has the same cup size as 75B/34B and 70C/32C. Only the underbust circumference changes. HANRO offers a total of 20 bra sizes.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PERFECT FIT
BACK
- Must sit in a straight line along the ribcage.
- Rides up? Try a smaller underbust size.
- Keep cup volume? Go up a letter (e.g., 75C → 80B).
CUPS
- Must lie nice and flat against the breasts.
- Seam digs in? Cup is too small.
- Gap or creases? Cup is probably too large.
BRIDGE
- Must lie flat on the breastbone in the centre.
- Sticks out? Cup is too small or the model shape doesn't suit you.
HOW TO PUT ON A BRA CORRECTLY
1. PUT ON THE BRA
- Lean forward slightly and let your breasts settle into the cups.
- Slip the straps over your shoulders.
2. FASTEN THE UNDERBAND
- Fasten the bra at the back. It's best to use the loosest hook when the bra is new.
- This gives you room to tighten it as the band stretches over time.
3. POSITION OF UNDERBAND
- When you put the bra on for the first time, first clasp it in the widest position and then, if comfortable, place it on the centre hook.
- Make sure that the underband is horizontal and does not ride up at the back.
4. POSITION THE STRAPS ON THE SHOULDERS
- Position the straps on the shoulders.
- If the bra is new, the straps may be set too short. It is therefore best to adjust them longer before putting it on.
5. POSITION BREAST IN CUPS
- Place one hand between the cup and the breast and lift the breast into the cup from the side to the front.
- The breast tissue should lie completely in the cup and the underwire should frame the breast.
- With non-wired styles, the underbust band should sit firmly under the breast without riding up.
6. STRAP LENGTH
- Finally, check the length of the straps. They should fit snugly but without digging in.
- As a rule of thumb, you should be able to fit two fingers between your shoulder and the straps.
- If you notice any pressure points, the straps should be adjusted longer.
- Remember: The support of the cups comes mainly from the underband and the back, not from the straps.
