Finding your underwear size from your measurements can always be a little tricky: between bra sizes, knickers, thongs, the differently-sized bralette, plus sizes for fuller busts, cup sizes… every woman has a different figure, but lingerie sizing remains very important for comfortable days. At Mina Storm, we make things easier for you, as we offer neither full-cup bras, nor minimisers, nor underwired bras: our styles are exclusively wire-free bras and therefore adapt more easily to your curves.
Size Chart Mina Storm
WHAT BRA SIZE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
If you do not know your bra size, we explain how to take your measurements at the bottom of the page to determine the right size.
If you already know your bra size, refer to the table below to find the equivalent in Mina Storm sizes.
Our period knickers are designed to be slightly looser at the waist to accommodate the bloating that can occur during this time.
If you are unsure, we explain how to take your measurements at the bottom of the page.
If you are above a C cup or taller than 1m75, go up a size from your usual bottoms size.
Not sure? Go down a size:)
TAKING YOUR MEASUREMENTS
If you do not know your bra size, you can simply take your measurements to find out.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BRA SIZE?
BACK MEASUREMENT
Place the measuring tape around your back, just below the bust.
Important: ideally, take the measurement after exhaling to avoid expanding the ribcage.
This measurement can never be taken too small — it is very often taken too large, which will lead you to underestimate your cup size. If you find a smaller cup than usual, do not hesitate to double-check your back measurement, for example by asking someone to measure it for you.
BUST MEASUREMENT & CUP SIZE
The bust measurement is taken by placing the measuring tape around your back and bust, across the nipples.
Ideally, take the measurement without a bra, but if you have a fuller bust, do not hesitate to also measure yourself with a bra on and keep the larger measurement.
Simply subtract your back measurement from your bust measurement to find the letter corresponding to your cup size.
For example: 95C is a person with a back measurement of 79cm and a bust measurement of 96cm. By doing the subtraction 96-79 = 17cm, you find a cup C using the table below.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR BOTTOMS SIZE?
WAIST AND HIP MEASUREMENTS
To find your bottoms size, simply measure your waist and your hips, then refer to the table below.
The waist being the narrowest part of the torso.
The hips being the widest part of the pelvis (including the buttocks).
CHOOSING YOUR BRA
FULLER BUST
For fuller busts (cup size above D), you often want very good support, but keep in mind that the greater the support, the more weight will be placed on your shoulders. Try our wire-free bra styles to discover a lighter level of support that preserves your femininity without constraining you.