Empreinte
Size Guide
Find the size that will provide you with exceptional support, a precise fit, and lasting comfort.
How to take your measurements
Measure your underbust
Place the tape measure around your torso, directly under your bust. Check that it remains perfectly horizontal across your back, snug against your body without being too tight.
Measure your cup size
Wearing a comfortable bra, measure horizontally across the cup, from one wire to the other, passing over the fullest part of the breast without flattening it.
Bras — find your Empreinte size
Locate your underbust measurement in the first column, then your cup measurement in the corresponding row.
| Underbust measurement | Cup measurement | CA / FR Size | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69–74.5 cm | 19–20 cm | 30 / 80 | C |
| 21–22 cm | 30 / 80 | D | |
| 23–24 cm | 28 / 75 | E | |
| 25–26 cm | 28 / 75 | F | |
| 27–28 cm | 28 / 75 | G | |
| 29–30 cm | 28 / 75 | H | |
| 74.5–80 cm | 20–21 cm | 32 / 85 | C |
| 22–23 cm | 32 / 85 | D | |
| 24–25 cm | 30 / 80 | E | |
| 26–27 cm | 30 / 80 | F | |
| 28–29 cm | 30 / 80 | G | |
| 30–31 cm | 30 / 80 | H | |
| 80–86 cm | 21–22 cm | 34 / 90 | C |
| 23–24 cm | 34 / 90 | D | |
| 25–26 cm | 32 / 85 | E | |
| 27–28 cm | 32 / 85 | F | |
| 29–30 cm | 32 / 85 | G | |
| 31–32 cm | 32 / 85 | H | |
| 86–92 cm | 22–23 cm | 36 / 95 | C |
| 24–25 cm | 36 / 95 | D | |
| 26–27 cm | 34 / 90 | E | |
| 28–29 cm | 34 / 90 | F | |
| 30–31 cm | 34 / 90 | G | |
| 32–33 cm | 34 / 90 | H | |
| 92–98 cm | 23–24 cm | 38 / 100 | C |
| 25–26 cm | 38 / 100 | D | |
| 27–28 cm | 36 / 95 | E | |
| 29–30 cm | 36 / 95 | F | |
| 31–32 cm | 36 / 95 | G | |
| 33–34 cm | 36 / 95 | H | |
| 98–104 cm | 24–25 cm | 40 / 105 | C |
| 26–27 cm | 40 / 105 | D | |
| 28–29 cm | 38 / 100 | E | |
| 30–31 cm | 38 / 100 | F | |
| 32–33 cm | 38 / 100 | G | |
| 34–35 cm | 38 / 100 | H | |
| 104–110 cm | 25–26 cm | 42 / 110 | C |
| 27–28 cm | 42 / 110 | D | |
| 29–30 cm | 40 / 105 | E | |
| 31–32 cm | 40 / 105 | F | |
| 33–34 cm | 40 / 105 | G | |
| 35–36 cm | 40 / 105 | H | |
| 110–116 cm | 26–27 cm | 44 / 115 | C |
| 28–29 cm | 44 / 115 | D | |
| 30–31 cm | 42 / 110 | E | |
| 32–33 cm | 42 / 110 | F | |
| 34–35 cm | 42 / 110 | G | |
| 36–37 cm | 42 / 110 | H | |
| 116–122.5 cm | 27–28 cm | 46 / 120 | C |
| 29–30 cm | 46 / 120 | D | |
| 31–32 cm | 44 / 115 | E | |
| 33–34 cm | 44 / 115 | F | |
| 35–36 cm | 44 / 115 | G | |
| 37–38 cm | 44 / 115 | H |
Sizes offered vary by collection and model. Not all combinations of back sizes and cup sizes are necessarily available.
International conversions — bras
| Canada / USA | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Europe | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| UK | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Panties, shapewear, and swimsuit bottoms
Measure horizontally around the fullest part of your hips, without pulling the tape tight.
| Hip measurement | 92–96 cm | 96–100 cm | 100–104 cm | 104–108 cm | 108–112 cm | 112–116 cm | 116–120 cm | 120–124 cm | 124–128 cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empreinte Size | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Equivalent | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
Swimsuit tops
Empreinte uses different numbering for its swimwear. Consult the table below to find your back size.
| Canada / USA | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empreinte swimsuit size | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| French lingerie size | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 |
Depending on the style, Empreinte swimsuit tops are available in cup sizes C through H. Available sizes and cups may vary from one collection to another.
Choosing by product type
Full-coverage bras
Choose your usual back size and a cup that fully encloses the breast without overflowing.
Balconette bras
The cut reveals more of the upper chest. The cup should support without cutting into or compressing the breast.
Molded bras
The shell should conform to the entire breast without any gaps, folds, or overflow.
Non-wired bras
The back band should remain horizontal and stay in place while offering a comfortable feel.
Swimwear
For optimal support, choose the top according to your bra size and the bottom according to your hip measurement.
Panties and shapewear
Choose the size corresponding to the fullest part of your hips; do not size down to increase the sculpting effect.
How to recognize a good fit
The back band
It remains horizontal, stable, and comfortable. It should not ride up your back or dig into your skin.
The cups
The breasts should be completely enclosed, with no overflow, gaps, or folds in the cup.
The straps
They should remain comfortable without slipping or leaving deep marks on your shoulders.
The center gore and wires
The center gore should sit against your sternum, and the wires should surround the breast without pressing into the breast tissue.
The fit may vary slightly by model. Our team can advise you to find the fit that suits you best.