Gossard Size & Fit Guide
Choose Gossard bras using UK cup lettering with your US band, then select matching panties from the separate hip chart in inches. Read the style notes for sheer and non-padded cups, including Glossies Lace and VIP Confession.
Fit by product & style
Glossies Lace & VIP Confession
Choose the US band with the product’s UK cup. Sheer or non-padded cups reveal the natural shape; check containment and wire placement rather than expecting molded-cup coverage.
Matching thong
Use your hip measurement below. Thong coverage differs from a brief and should still feel comfortable at the sides.
Measurements are shown in inches. Values converted from centimetres are approximate and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.
UK cup letters with US bands
Gossard uses UK cup lettering on our cup-sized products. US DD/E becomes UK DD; US DDD/F becomes UK E. UK E is a different cup from US DD.
| Familiar US cup | UK cup to select |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| DD / E | DD |
| DDD / F | E |
| G | F |
| H | FF |
| I | G |
| J | GG |
| K | H |
| L | HH |
| M | J |
| N | JJ |
| O | K |
For example, US 34DDD/F corresponds to 34E in this cup comparison. A comparison is a starting point, not a promise of identical fit across brands. For labels beyond this chart, contact our team.
| Size | Hips |
|---|---|
| XS | 34.6–36.2 |
| S | 36.6–38.2 |
| M | 38.6–40.2 |
| L | 40.6–42.1 |
| XL | 42.5–44.1 |
Measurement reference: Gossard sizing guide published by Chérie Amour. Measurements are a starting point; availability and fit vary by style.
Glossies Lace’s sheer cups give a different silhouette from a padded bra. Check containment and wire placement while keeping the intended sheer finish. Panty fit should be smooth around the waist and leg openings.
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.
- Gossard Glossies Lace Sheer Bra – Black
- Gossard Glossies Lace Thong – Black
- Gossard VIP Confession Non Padded Balcony Bra
- Gossard VIP Confession Strappy Thong
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.