Q-Linn Size Chart
How to take measurements for your Q-Linn sports bra (in cm's):
1. MEASURE YOUR BAND SIZE in cm:
Take a flexible tape measure and pull it around your ribcage - at the spot where your bra under band would sit. Pull it tight, just like you would do with your bra (but not too tight so you can't breathe) and write down your measurement in cm - this is your band size. The reason why you need to pull tight is because your measurement tape doesn't have elastic in it, while your bra band does. We're trying to create the same sizing to get the best fitting bra.
2. MEASURE YOUR CUP SIZE in cm:
Slide the tape measure up and measure across your breasts (at the point where your breast are the furtherest away from your chest), ideally wear an unpadded bra when you do this. Have the tape measure snug around your breasts, but not too tight. The tape measure should not make an indentation on your skin. This is your cup size.
These two numbers are important to find your bra size.
Measurement 1 = Band size
Measurement 2 = Bust size
For example:
1 = 76cm
2 = 100 cm
This would be a size 12F
| Q-Linn | BAND | CUPS | |||||
|
CM |
D | DD | E | F | G | H | |
| 10 | 70 | 90 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| 12 | 75 | 94 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 102 | 104 |
| 14 | 80 | 98 | 100 | 102 | 104 | 106 | 108 |
| 16 | 85 | 104 | 106 | 108 | 110 | 112 | 114 |
| 18 | 90 | 108 | 110 | 112 | 114 | 116 | 118 |
| 20 | 95 | 114 | 116 | 118 | 120 | 122 | 124 |
| 22 | 100 | 118 | 120 | 122 | 124 | 126 | 128 |
| 24 | 105 | 122 | 124 | 126 | 128 | x | x |
| 26 | 110 | 126 | 128 | 130 | 132 | x | x |
- All measurements are in cm
- Measure band firmly around ribcage - If in between band sizes, choose a size down
- Measure on breast while wearing an unpadded bra - not too firm
- If in between cup sizes, choose a size up
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Why is the Q-LINN size different?
You'd be surprised to know that there is no such thing as a standard sizing model for bras. Every brand has a slightly different sizing method, and even every bra style will feel different on your body. That's why you may be a 14C in one style but a 12D in another style.
Q-LINN uses the European way of creating bra sizes, based on a number and a letter.
The number coincides with the amount of centimeters measured around the under band of your bra (tight around your rib cage). This is loosely in line with the Australian dress sizes, but not always completely the same.
The letter in the sizing is based on the measurement around your breasts. The further the breasts are away from the chest / ribs / sternum the higher the letter will be. Each cup size is approx.1 inch further away from the chest.
Also many women wear the wrong bra size. The most common mistakes we see when we fit women is that the band is too wide, or the cups too small.
Bra band too wide - why does this matter?
When your bra band is too wide - either because you've purchased the wrong size, or because the fabric has stretched over time - you will not get the support from your bra. Most of the heavy lifting is done by the under band. This can only work when the band is firm (but not too tight) against the body. A band that is too loose will creep up in the back and you'll find you're constantly pulling the bra straps up over your shoulders. It will also create headaches and sore shoulders because the weight of the breasts is no longer supported by the under band.
- Underband should sit firm against skin
- Under band too wide = creeping up on the back
- Under band too tight = digging in, causing pain
Bra cup too small - how do I know?
This one is pretty easy really. Women naturally have 2 breasts. So when you're wearing a bra and it looks as if you have 4 breasts you know something is wrong!
The bra cup should cover the breast, but not dig in. When the edge of the cup creates a hard line with breast tissue spilling over the top of the edge of the cup, it means the cup is too small. The same is true for the sides of the cup. When there is excessive breast tissue spilling over the sides of the cup (under the arm pits) it means the cup is too small.
It can also mean that although the size might be correct, you've chosen a style that doesn't suit your body type. It pays to check multiple styles and multiple sizes every time you go shopping for a new bra.
- Cup size should cover the breast without digging in
- Breast tissue spilling over the top = cup size too small
- Breast tissue spilling out of the sides = cup size too small
Bra cup too large - what does that look like?
A cup that is too large will be gaping and puckering. The breast has room to move inside of the fabric of the cup and you don't have the feeling of support that you expect from a well fitting bra.
It can also mean that you've chosen the wrong style: When the cup has room on the top you may not have enough breast tissue to fill the top of the cup (in other words, your breasts aren't filled enough for this style). A balconet style might be a better fit for you.