topic Re: Wacoal Sizing in Fashion

Wacoal Sizing

Suzeecat — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:33:28 GMT

I'm confused. There is a Wacoal Lunchtime special bra. I've never purchased a Wacoal brand but hear good things about it. However, according to their sizing chart, I am a 38B. I haven't worn a B cup in forever, so I checked their website, and got the same results after entering my measurements. According to EVERY OTHER BRAND SIZE CHART I am a 34DDD. Is Wacoal sizing really that different? I'm not sure what to order and the last thing I need is another QVC return!!!

Re: Wacoal Sizing

RespectLife — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:37:49 GMT

That's a tough one @Suzeecat

I recently ordered a LTS bra of theirs, also first time....I went by their chart and had to order up.

It was correct, I would have never gotten my usual size on!

Just my experience...but you can always exchange for free. If they are out of the size you need when you do the exchange, you should received a FULL refund.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

Suzeecat — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:43:23 GMT

Thank you for your valuable feedback @RespectLife . QVC returns are such a pain, I think this is something I would do better to try on in person before making a purchase.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

RespectLife — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:49:25 GMT

@Suzeecat

Don't blame you! Bras are tricky sizing!

Every style and brand fits me different!

Re: Wacoal Sizing

kate2357 — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:52:15 GMT

@Suzeecat wrote:
I'm confused. There is a Wacoal Lunchtime special bra. I've never purchased a Wacoal brand but hear good things about it. However, according to their sizing chart, I am a 38B. I haven't worn a B cup in forever, so I checked their website, and got the same results after entering my measurements. According to EVERY OTHER BRAND SIZE CHART I am a 34DDD. Is Wacoal sizing really that different? I'm not sure what to order and the last thing I need is another QVC return!!!

I have found I had to try on bras to get my correct size. Each style/brand seems to have a different fit. I did notice the size guide on one Walcoal bra was totally different from what I "thought" I knew about measuring and you're right, if I went by that guide, there is no way the cup size they recommend would work. Once you find your right Wacoal size, I have found that the sizing is consistent on the style # I order.

Good luck. I loath trying on bras. It's as bad as trying on swimsuits.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

catmama — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:57:23 GMT

Wore Wacoal bras for years and found that the sizing was the same as any other bra I bought, but if you don't wear a size B then Wacoal size B bras probably won't fit. no matter what the charts say. Bra fit always depends on the design and since I'm a DD, there are very few bras that actually fit me, but Wacoal did.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

mom2four0418 — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:11:10 GMT

@catmama wrote:
Wore Wacoal bras for years and found that the sizing was the same as any other bra I bought, but if you don't wear a size B then Wacoal size B bras probably won't fit. no matter what the charts say. Bra fit always depends on the design and since I'm a DD, there are very few bras that actually fit me, but Wacoal did.

I agree about the Wacoal sizing being the same as other brands. Wacoal is all that I wear.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

Janey2 — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:46:07 GMT

I wear Wacoal for years, all the same size. I recently purchased one which was on sale from QVC in that size and it was too tight. Not sure why.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

gertrudecloset — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:14:23 GMT

@catmama wrote:
Wore Wacoal bras for years and found that the sizing was the same as any other bra I bought, but if you don't wear a size B then Wacoal size B bras probably won't fit. no matter what the charts say. Bra fit always depends on the design and since I'm a DD, there are very few bras that actually fit me, but Wacoal did.

I too am a DD. I have no problem finding brands with DD (which also just means E) to fit me. I have lots of styles too. Full coverage, plunge and demi cup. No problem finding DD @catmama .

Re: Wacoal Sizing

Carmie — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:34:21 GMT

I always wear Wacoal bras. When I measured myself, the size was not what I was currently wearing at the time, but I followed the chart and got a perfect fit.

They work for me because I am petite with large breasts that are high in my chest. I need underwire. In other brands, the wire pokes my underarm area. I have scars from years of rubbing. Wacoal bras never do this. The wire is not placed too high on the sides.

If you know your size that fits, check on Zulily from time to time. They sell Wacoal for 50% off. The larger cups sizes seem to sell out fast. I stock up then.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

AbbeyPenny — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:56:45 GMT

I wear mostly Wacoal bras and my usual size (36C) fits well. That said, I highly recommend going to a store like Nordstrom or Dillard's to get a professional fitting. The fitters can recommend styles and bring you options to try on.

Re: Wacoal Sizing

Trix — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:34:12 GMT

The majority of my bras are Wacoal. When compared to other brands I find the sizing to be similar to most, with the difference being in the support and the comfort of the fit and quality of the fabric. I wear a 32D in Wacoal and that is the size I wear in other brands. If that size isn't part of a brand's collection and they recommend going up to 34C the bra is always too big and 32C is too small. A B-cup in any band width is a no-go on my girls. @Suzeecat In other words, I would recommend buying the size you wear in other brands.