Size conversion
What Is a 38L in Other Brands?
Bra sizes are not standardized: the same label means different things brand to brand, so your 38L is a starting point, not a fixed size. A US 38L usually needs a 38M in Victoria’s Secret, maps to a 38HH in a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, and stays a 38L in Wacoal.
Your 38L in Victoria's Secret
38M
Cups run a full cup small, so size up
Your 38L in Panache
38HH
True-to-size UK sizing
Your 38L in Wacoal
38L
True to size, year after year
Every brand we track
Your 38L, brand by brand
Grouped by the sizing system each brand labels its cups in. Brands we stock link to their full lineup.
US
US-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 38L → |
|---|---|---|
| ThirdLovein stock | cups run generous | 38L |
| Wacoalin stock | true to size | 38L |
| Glamorisein stock | true to size | 38L |
| SHEFITin stock | - | Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| b.tempt'din stock | true to size | 38L |
| Kindred Bravelyin stock | - | Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| ENELLin stock | - | Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Natori | cups run small | 38L |
| Bali | band runs large | 36L |
| Playtex | band runs large | 36L |
| Maidenform | true to size | 38L |
| Vanity Fair | band runs large | 38L |
| Calvin Klein | band runs small | 38L |
| Victoria's Secret | cups run small | 38M |
| Brooks | band runs small | 38L |
| Under Armour | - | Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Nike | - | Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| Cacique | band runs large | 38L |
| Torrid | band runs large | 38L |
UK
UK-sized brands (cups run D, DD, E, F, FF, G...)
EU
EU-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 38L → |
|---|---|---|
| Chantelle | cups run small | 38L |
| Simone Perele | cups run small | 38L |
| PrimaDonna | true to size | 38L |
| Marie Jo | true to size | 38L |
| Triumph | band runs large | 38L |
| Anita | true to size | 38L |
Translations are guidance from cross-brand fit data, not a guarantee - fit also depends on breast shape and style. Cross-brand offset data v1-2026-05-28.
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Real bras we track in stock in 38L, with live prices.
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Offbeat Side Support Bra: Rosehip
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Starlight Side Support Balcony Bra (J - O Cup): Caramel
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Starlight Side Support Balcony Bra (J - O Cup): Black
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Viva Side Support Bra: Lace Natural Beige
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Offbeat Side Support Bra: Natural Beige
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Freya
Offbeat Side Support Bra: Black
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Freya
Freya Fancies Balcony Bra (GG - K Cup): White
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Freya
Freya Fancies Balcony Bra (GG - K Cup): Natural Beige
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38L sister sizes
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Find your size across different brands
38L
Why sizes vary: Each brand uses different patterns, materials, and fit philosophies. A 34DD in Victoria's Secret fits differently than a 34DD in Panache.
ThirdLove
US
Half-cup sizing available; cups run slightly generous.
38L
Wacoal
US
True to size; consistent fit across decades.
38L
Panache
UK
UK sizing; true to size, consistent year over year.
38HH
Freya
UK
UK sizing; bands run snug.
38HH
Elomi
UK
UK plus-size full-bust; cups run generous.
38HH
Glamorise
US
US full-figure; true to size.
38L
SHEFIT
US
Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart.
38L
b.tempt'd
US
Wacoal-family fit DNA; runs true to US sizing, lighter construction.
38L
Kindred Bravely
US
Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
38L
ENELL
US
Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
38L
Natori
US
Cups run small; consider sizing up.
38L
Chantelle
EU
French sizing; cups run small.
38L
Bali
US
Bands run loose; consider sizing down.
36L
Playtex
US
Bands run large; size down in band.
36L
Maidenform
US
Generally true to size.
38L
Vanity Fair
US
Bands run slightly loose.
38L
Calvin Klein
US
Bands run slightly snug.
38L
Victoria's Secret
US
Cups run very small; size up a full cup.
38M
Fantasie
UK
UK sizing; consistent fit.
38HH
Curvy Kate
UK
UK sizing; bands run firm.
38HH
Gossard
UK
UK sizing; classic fit.
38HH
Pour Moi
UK
UK sizing; budget-friendly.
38HH
Simone Perele
EU
French luxury; cups run small.
38L
PrimaDonna
EU
Belgian luxury; true EU sizing.
38L
Marie Jo
EU
Belgian; consistent fit.
38L
Triumph
EU
German; bands slightly generous.
38L
Anita
EU
German; strong post-surgery range.
38L
Brooks
US
Compression sports style; may run snug.
38L
Under Armour
US
Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
38L
Nike
US
Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
38L
Goddess
UK
UK sizing; strong plus-size range.
38HH
Cacique
US
Lane Bryant's brand; bands run generous.
38L
Torrid
US
Plus-focused; bands run large.
38L
Common questions
38L conversion questions
- What is a 38L in Victoria's Secret?
- Victoria's Secret cups run about a full cup small, so a standard US 38L usually needs a 38M there. If you already wear a 38L in Victoria's Secret, your size in a true-to-size brand is likely a cup smaller.
- Which brands keep a 38L the same?
- In true-to-size brands a US 38L stays a 38L: Wacoal, Panache, Glamorise, b.tempt'd, Maidenform, Fantasie, Gossard, Pour Moi, PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Anita, Goddess. Fit can still vary by style, so treat the label as the starting point.
- Do UK brands size a 38L differently from US brands?
- UK brands label cups in a different sequence above D (D, DD, E, F, FF, G), so the same letters can mean different volumes. In a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, a US 38L is a 38HH; the band number stays the same.
- What size replaces a 38L in brands that don't use cup sizes?
- SHEFIT, Kindred Bravely, ENELL, Under Armour, Nike size by their own charts (XS-XL or numeric) instead of band/cup, so a 38L doesn't carry over directly. Start from each brand's chart with your underbust and bust measurements.