Empreinte Size & Fit Guide

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Choose Empreinte bras, panties and swimwear with guidance for the pieces we carry. Use the panty hip chart in inches for matching bottoms, and read the separate notes for spacer bras, full-coverage cups and numeric swim labels.

US band numbers only. Keep your fitted US band number when comparing cup labels: a 34 band stays 34. Cup letters can change between brands. Always choose a size offered on your exact product.

Fit by product & style

Verity, Melody & Cassiopée bras

Choose the US band and cup shown on your product. Spacer and unlined full-coverage designs fit differently in shape; check cup edges and wire position after adjusting straps.

Swimsuits & bottoms

Numeric garment labels such as 32/34/36 on a swim bottom or one-piece are not complete bra sizes. Check the exact swimsuit’s label and measurements with our team. The panty hip table does not automatically size swimwear.

Measurements are shown in inches. Values converted from centimetres are approximate and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.

Cup labels on our products

For these US/EU cup labels, E can be used for DD and F for DDD. Keep your US band number and select the label offered on the product. This differs from UK cup lettering.

US cup alternatives — US band stays the same
Familiar US cup Alternative cup label
A A
B B
C C
D D
DD E
DDD F

For cups above F or a label not shown here, use the exact style’s listed sizing and ask us if you are comparing from a UK bra. Do not assume identical letters mean identical fit.

Panties and briefs — body measurements in inches
Size Hips
XS 36.2–37.8
S 37.8–39.4
M 39.4–40.9
L 40.9–42.5
XL 42.5–44.1
XXL 44.1–45.7

Measurement reference: Empreinte measurement guide published by MesDessous. Measurements are a starting point; availability and fit vary by style.

Verity and Melody spacer or seamless bras, Cassiopée lace bras and Ashley underwired cups can feel different even at the same label. Use a known good-fitting Empreinte bra as your starting point, then check the new style’s cup coverage. Numeric swim sizes such as 32, 34 or 36 are garment labels on those products, not a complete bra size.

How to measure & check fit

Use a soft tape. Measure the fullest part of your bust, your natural waist and the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape level without pressing into the body. Tables labeled body measurements refer to you, rather than the garment laid flat.

For bras, measure snugly directly below your bust and around the fullest bust in an unpadded bra. These measurements help our team assess a starting size; band methods and cup construction differ by style.

  • The band should sit level and feel secure without restricting breathing.
  • Cups should contain the bust without spilling or gaping, and wires should sit around breast tissue comfortably.
  • Adjust straps without using them to compensate for a loose band. Check fit while sitting and moving.

Shop styles covered by this guide

Open your product to see its size options and fit notes. Listed size ranges do not imply every band-and-cup combination is available.

Need help with this style?

Send us the product name, your measurements, and the brand and size of a garment that fits you well. For bras, include snug underbust and full bust; for bottoms include waist and hips. We can confirm the cup convention and size range for the exact style. Contact our fitting team or learn about a LaBella bra fitting.