Size & Care Guide

Whilst we all know size doesn’t matter, having the right fit does! Either too big or too small, an incorrect fit can be a nuisance, and irritant and sometimes just a pain. We recommend checking your measurements against our guidelines before finalising any purchase to ensure your Scarlett Gasque garment fits you the way it should - like a glove!

Bra Fit

Knicker Fit

Corset & Suspender Fit

Care Guide

HOW YOUR BRA SHOULD FIT

A recent survey revealed that over 80% of women in the UK wear the incorrect bra size. This can lead to issues later down the line including poor posture and back problems, so making sure you are wearing the correct bra size for you is vital to both looking and feeling your absolute best. We’ve put together some tips and tricks on how your bra should fit below:

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UNDERBAND

Should feel firm
Should sit flush against ribcage and level all the way around your body.

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CUPS

Breasts should sit within cups perfectly
Should look smooth with no bumps, ridges or flat spots.

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WIRES

Should fully encompass breast tissue
Should sit flat against ribcage.

STRAPS

Should sit snugly against the shoulder.
Should be able to comfortably fit two fingers under the straps.

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THE BAND

With a measuring tape, measure below your bust, directly below the wire of your bra.
Ensure the tape is parallel to the floor i.e at the same level on your back, sides and front.

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THE BUST

Loop the measuring tape around your back, just under your shoulder blades to measure around the fullest part of your bust.
Keep the measuring tape level from end to end, ensuring it is close, but not too tight, to find a comfortable and snug position.

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

	Centimetres		Inches
Bra Size	Bust	Band	Bust	Band
30D	85 - 90	62.5 - 67.5	33-35	24.6 – 26.5
30DD	90 - 95	62.5 - 67.5	35-37	24.6 – 26.5
30E	95 - 100	63.5 - 67.5	37-39	24.6 – 26.5
32B	80-85	67.5 - 72.5	31-33	26.5 – 28.5
32C	85-90	67.5 - 72.5	33-35	26.5 – 28.5
32D	90-95	67.5 - 72.5	35-37	26.5 – 28.5
32DD	95 - 100	67.5 - 72.5	37-39	26.5 – 28.5
32E	100 - 105	67.5 - 72.5	39-41	26.5 – 28.5
34B	85 - 90	72.5 - 77.5	33-35	28.5 – 30.5
34C	90 - 95	72.5 - 77.5	35-37	28.5 – 30.5
34D	95 - 100	72.5 - 77.5	37-39	28.5 – 30.5
34DD	100 - 105	72.5 - 77.5	39-41	28.5 – 30.5
34E	105 - 110	72.5 - 77.5	41 – 43	28.5 – 30.5
36B	90 - 95	77.5 - 82.5	35 – 37	30.5 – 32.5
36C	95 - 100	77.5 - 82.5	37 – 39	30.5 – 32.5
36D	100 - 105	77.5 - 82.5	39 – 41	30.5 – 32.5
36DD	105 - 110	77.5 - 82.5	41 – 43	30.5 – 32.5
38B	95 - 100	82.5 - 87.5	37 – 39	32.5 – 34.5
38C	100 - 105	82.5 - 87.5	39 – 41	32.5 – 34.5
38D	105 - 110	82.5 - 87.5	41 – 43	32.5 – 34.5

HOW YOUR KNICKER SHOULD FIT

Your knickers should feel soft, comfortable and neither too tight nor too loose. If your underwear is digging into your hips, we suggest going up a size.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Knicker Size	Centimetres	Inches
Knicker Size	Hip	Hip
XS	88 - 93	35 - 36
S	93 - 98	36 - 38
M	98 - 103	38 - 40
L	103 - 108	40 - 42

CORSET, WASPIE AND SUSPENDER MEASURING

Measuring your body for a corset is an essential step in ensuring your product fits your body correctly. An ill fitting corset can cause risks to your health, as well as be extremely uncomfortable. We recommend following the Scarlet Gasque corset measuring tips to make sure your new corset is a work of art, rather than a pain in the derriere.

Please note that out corsets offer approximately a 11-17cm/4-7in waist reduction across all styles.

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BUST

Measure fullest part of the bust. Make sure you measure parallel to the ground.

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NATURAL WAIST

Measure where you bend side to side. Usually about 1" above your belly button. For suspender measuring, use your natural waist measurement to find your perfect fit.

Corset

CORSET SIZE	BUST (cm)	WAIST (cm)	BUST (in)	WAIST (in)	CUP SIZE
XXS	75 - 80	57 - 62	29 - 31	22 - 24	30B/C
XS	80 - 85	62 - 67	31-33	24-26	32B/C
S	85 - 90	67 - 72	33-35	26-28	34B/C
M	90 - 95	72 - 77	35-37	28-30	36B/C
L	95 - 100	77 - 82	37-39	30-32	38B/C

Cupped Corset

CORSET SIZE	BUST (cm)	WAIST (cm)	BUST (in)	WAIST (in)	CUP SIZE
XS	80 - 85	62 - 67	31 - 33	24 - 26	32B/C
XS+	90 - 95	62 - 67	35 - 37	24 - 26	32D/DD
S	85 - 90	67 - 72	33 - 35	26 - 28	34B/C
S+	95 - 100	67 - 72	37 - 39	26 - 28	34D/DD
M	90 - 95	72 - 77	35 - 37	28 - 30	36B/C
M+	100 - 105	72 - 77	39 - 41	28 - 30	36D/DD
L	95 - 100	77 - 82	37 - 39	30 - 32	38B/C
L+	105 - 110	77 - 82	41 - 43	30 - 32	38D/DD

Waspie

CORSET SIZE	WAIST (cm)	WAIST (in)
XXS	57 - 62	22 - 24
XS	62 - 67	24 - 26
S	67 - 72	26 - 28
M	72 - 77	28 - 30
L	77 - 82	30 - 32

Suspender

Knicker Size	Centimetres	Inches
Knicker Size	Waist	Waist
XS	62-65	24-26
S	67-72	26-28
M	72-77	28-30
L	77-82	30-32

ROBE MEASURING

Scarlett Gasque robes are designed with adjustability and diversity in mind. Draped over your shoulders for that finishing touch, or tied at the waist for an extra cinch, styling opportunities are aplenty with our gorgeous robes.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Robe Size	Centimetres			Inches
Robe Size	Body Length	Sleeve Length	Waist (Open)	Body Length	Sleeve Length	Waist (Open)
XS/S	149	61	94	58.6	24	37
M/L	150	62	106	59	24.4	42

TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LINGERIE

Scarlett Gasque lingerie is crafted using the finest textiles, materials and hardware and requires a gentle touch. Being too rough or using harsh chemicals may permanently damage your garment or compromise the desired fit. Make sure you follow our tips and tricks to properly caring for your precious lingerie…

Try to alternate your bras and avoid wearing the same bra for more than two days in a row.
Always wash your lingerie according to the garment care label.
Close all fastenings before washing to avoid snagging
If you can machine wash, do so at a low temperature and on a delicate cycle. Use a lingerie bag when washing by machine

Try to alternate your bras and avoid wearing the same bra for more than two days in a row.
Always wash your lingerie according to the garment care label.
Close all fastenings before washing to avoid snagging
If you can machine wash, do so at a low temperature and on a delicate cycle. Use a lingerie bag when washing by machine

Tumble dry your bras or shapewear or use an iron on them.
Twist or wring your bras when drying as this could damage the cups and underwires.
Use clothes pegs on bra cups as this can distort the foam.
Dry lingerie on a radiator.

Tumble dry your bras or shapewear or use an iron on them.
Twist or wring your bras when drying as this could damage the cups and underwires.
Use clothes pegs on bra cups as this can distort the foam.
Dry lingerie on a radiator.

Collection

Scarlett's Debut

Step into the enchanting world of Scarlett Gasque, where vintage-inspired lingerie and traditional corsetry techniques meet the modern woman.

With a touch of glamour and a sprinkling of sensuality, Scarlett’s Debut is a tribute to the pinup stars of the '40s and '50s, and a nod to a time when female sexual freedom found its voice through burlesque.

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