Table of contents:
- Finding Your Panty Size
- Shopping for Panties
- Panty Problems and How to Solve Them
- Panty Glossary
Finding Your Panty Size
Chafing, garter marks, and discomfort are all hallmarks of ill-fitting panties. Do yourself a favor and wear panties in your size to prevent any problem or embarassment. If you are unsure about your size, here’s how to find you panty size easy:
How to Find Your Panty Size
- To measure your waist:
Bend a little to your side and mark the crease or indentation. This is your natural waist. Straighten up and wrap the tape measure snugly around your natural waist. Round off to the nearest whole inch to get your waist measurement. - To measure your hips:
Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your torso just below your waist and just above your thighs. Round off to the nearest whole inch to get your measurements.
Check your measurements using the chart below to get your size.
Panty Size | Waist Measurement | Hip Measurement | UK Size | European Size | |||
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inches (in) | centimeter (cm) | inches (in) | centimeter (cm) | ||||
5 | S | 25 – 26 in | 63.5 – 66.04 cm | 35 – 36 in | 88.9 – 91.44 cm | 10 | 38 |
6 | M | 27 – 28 in | 68.58 – 71.12 cm | 37 – 38 in | 93.98 – 96.52 cm | 12 | 40 |
7 | L | 29 – 30 in | 73.66 – 76.2 cm | 39 – 40 in | 99.06 – 101.6 cm | 14 | 42 |
8 | XL | 31 – 32 in | 78.74 – 81.28 cm | 41 – 42 in | 104.14 – 106.68 cm | 16 | 44 |
9 | XXL | 33 – 34 in | 83.82 – 86.36 cm | 43 – 44 in | 109.22 – 111.76 cm | 18 | 46 |
10 | XXXL | 35 – 36 in | 88.9 – 91.44 cm | 45 – 46 in | 114.3 – 116.84 cm | ||
11 | 37 – 38 in | 93.98 – 96.52 cm | 47 – 48 in | 119.38 – 121.92 cm | |||
12 | 39 – 40 in | 99.06 – 101.6 cm | 49 – 50 in | 124.46 – 127 cm | |||
13 | 41 – 42 in | 104.14 – 106.68 cm | 51 – 52 in | 129.54 – 132.08cm | |||
14 | 43 – 44 in | 109.22 – 111.76cm | 53 – 54 in | 134.62 – 137.16cm | |||
15 | 45 – 46 in | 114.3 – 116.84 cm | 55 – 56 in | 139.7 – 142.24 cm |
You know you’re wearing the right size if:
- It sits naturally against your body.
- There is no excessive fabric anywhere.
- It doesn’t bind.
- The waistband stays in place and doesn’t bunch up or roll over in front.
- The panty legs don’t cause grooves along your thighs and the fabric doesn’t bunch or twist.
- Your buttocks are adequately cupped.
Underwear Brand Sizing Chart
For your convenience, we've listed down the sizing charts of your favorite underwear brands here.
Fit Notes:
- If your measurements represent two different sizes, we recommend the larger size for a more comfortable fit.
- Our sizing charts are meant to guide you in determining your size. However, they cannot always guarantee the perfect fit. We strongly recommend that you take your measurements before you purchase any product, and to refer to the sizing chart of the brand of your choice.