Sizing Guide

All of our pieces are handmade in our Brighton studio. If you have any questions regarding our sizing sizing please email us at info@aytengasson.com or through our contact form.

We are slowly expanding our size range and now offer extra large on some of our styles. We hope to offer this on all our collections soon. 

How to measure yourself for our lingerie:

• Bust measurement – measure around the fullest part of your bust and straight across the back, keeping the tape measure
• Underbust measurement – measure around your rib cage under your bust where your bra band would normally sit
• Waist measurement – measure around your natural waistline
• Hip measurement – measure around the widest part of your hips 

SOFT BRAS

All soft cup bras come with hook and eye fastening with two rows of hooks for adjustability. These rows are spaced ¾ “ apart. Our triangle style bras have a very stretchy band and a swan hook fastening at the front. 

	Small	Medium	Large
Underbust Measurement	28 -30”	30-32”	32-34”
Bust Measurement	32-34”	35-37”	38-40”
UK Clothing Size	6 - 8	10 - 12	14 - 16

 

UNDERWIRE BRAS

How to measure yourself for our underwire bras:

There are two main ways to measure yourself for an underwire bra

• The traditional method that adds 4 or 5 inches to your underbust measurement
• The modern method that uses your actual underbust measurement

Because I have been in the industry since the age of 18 – working in a lingerie shop on London’s Oxford Street in my late teens and then launching Ayten Gasson at the age of 25 - I have only ever used the traditional method to obtain a bra size. But I have tried to make this process as easy as possible and have put together a two-step guide and a table to help you find the right size for you.  

1. Measure your rib cage in inches just under your bust. This is your underbust measurement.  The chart below will help you find your band size
   
   

   Your Underbust Measurement	Band Size
   27 -28 inches	32
   29 -30 inches	34
   31 -32 inches	36
   33 -34 inches	38

    

2. Measure the fullest part of your bust. If your bust measurement is the same as your band size (not your underbust measurement)  then your cup size is AA. If there is a 1in difference you are a A. 2ins means you're a B. 3ins means you're a C and so on. Here is a handy guide to finding your cup size

Difference	0”	1”	2”	3”	4”	5”
Cup Size	AA	A	B	C	D	DD

As a small independent label we cannot offer a wider range of sizes. Also, the silk and laces we use can only support up to a D cup. But please do get in touch if you have any requests, as we always do our best to help our customers and can also recommend a range of independent designers who specialize in petite or larger sizes. Our underwire bras are available in band size 32 to 36 - and cup size B to D.

We have a handy guide to finding the perfect fit on our blog here:
 https://www.aytengasson.com/blogs/news/how-to-measure-for-a-bra

 

UNDERWEAR

Our classic knickers, tap pants and French knickers all sit on the hips, so your waist measurement is not needed. Our high waisted knickers sit on the waist, so this measurement would be needed.

 

	Small	Medium	Large	X Large
Hip Measurement	32-35”	36-39”	40-43”	44”-47”
Waist Measurement	25-27”	28-31”	32-35”	36”-39”
UK Clothing Size	6 - 8	10 - 12	14 - 16	18-20

 

TEDDIES & PLAYSUITS

We are often asked the difference between a teddy and a playsuit. Our teddies and playsuits are both bias cut – meaning the fabric is cut on a 45 degree angle to the straight grain so the fabric drapes beautifully against the curves of the body. It also allows for there to be some stretch in the fabric. Teddies are more fitted with a high leg design, with hand sewn snap fasteners along the gusset. Playsuits are a looser fit and don’t have an opening at the gusset.

	Small	Medium	Large	X Large
Bust Measurement	32-34”	35-37”	38-40”	41”-43”
Hip Measurement	32-35”	36-39”	40-43”	44”- 47”
UK Clothing Size	6 - 8	10 - 12	14 - 16	18-20

  

CAMISOLES & SLIPS

Our camisoles and slips are all bias cut – meaning the fabric is cut on a 45 degree angle to the straight grain so the fabric drapes beautifully against the curves of the body.

	Small	Medium	Large	X Large
Bust Measurement	32-34”	35-37”	38-40”	41”-43”
Hip Measurement	32-35”	36-39”	40-43”	44”-47”
UK Clothing Size	6 - 8	10 - 12	14 - 16	18-20