Size conversion
What Is a 42F in Other Brands?
Bra sizes are not standardized: the same label means different things brand to brand, so your 42F is a starting point, not a fixed size. A US 42F usually needs a 42G in Victoria’s Secret, maps to a 42E in a true-to-size UK brand like Panache, and stays a 42DDD in Wacoal.
Your 42F in Victoria's Secret
42G
Cups run a full cup small, so size up
Your 42F in Panache
42E
True-to-size UK sizing
Your 42F in Wacoal
42DDD
True to size, year after year
Every brand we track
Your 42F, 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 42F → |
|---|---|---|
| ThirdLovein stock | cups run generous | 42DDD |
| Wacoalin stock | true to size | 42DDD |
| Glamorisein stock | true to size | 42DDD |
| SHEFITin stock | - | Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart. |
| b.tempt'din stock | true to size | 42DDD |
| 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 | 42DDD |
| Bali | band runs large | 40DDD |
| Playtex | band runs large | 40DDD |
| Maidenform | true to size | 42DDD |
| Vanity Fair | band runs large | 42DDD |
| Calvin Klein | band runs small | 42DDD |
| Victoria's Secret | cups run small | 42G |
| Brooks | band runs small | 42DDD |
| 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 | 42DDD |
| Torrid | band runs large | 42DDD |
UK
UK-sized brands (cups run D, DD, E, F, FF, G...)
EU
EU-sized brands
| Brand | How it runs | Your 42F → |
|---|---|---|
| Chantelle | cups run small | 42F |
| Simone Perele | cups run small | 42F |
| PrimaDonna | true to size | 42F |
| Marie Jo | true to size | 42F |
| Triumph | band runs large | 42F |
| Anita | true to size | 42F |
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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ThirdLove
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24/7® Classic T-Shirt Bra: Espresso
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24/7® Classic T-Shirt Bra: Black
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24/7® Classic Strapless Bra: Taupe
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24/7® Classic Perfect Coverage Bra: Taupe
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ThirdLove
24/7® Classic Perfect Coverage Bra: Soft-Pink
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42F sister sizes
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42F
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.
42DDD
Wacoal
US
True to size; consistent fit across decades.
42DDD
Panache
UK
UK sizing; true to size, consistent year over year.
42E
Freya
UK
UK sizing; bands run snug.
42E
Elomi
UK
UK plus-size full-bust; cups run generous.
42E
Glamorise
US
US full-figure; true to size.
42DDD
SHEFIT
US
Adjustable XS-6Luxe sizing rather than standard band/cup; size by the brand chart.
42DDD
b.tempt'd
US
Wacoal-family fit DNA; runs true to US sizing, lighter construction.
42DDD
Kindred Bravely
US
Uses XS-XXL nursing/maternity sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
42DDD
ENELL
US
Uses numeric high-impact sizing (00-8) rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
42DDD
Natori
US
Cups run small; consider sizing up.
42DDD
Chantelle
EU
French sizing; cups run small.
42F
Bali
US
Bands run loose; consider sizing down.
40DDD
Playtex
US
Bands run large; size down in band.
40DDD
Maidenform
US
Generally true to size.
42DDD
Vanity Fair
US
Bands run slightly loose.
42DDD
Calvin Klein
US
Bands run slightly snug.
42DDD
Victoria's Secret
US
Cups run very small; size up a full cup.
42G
Fantasie
UK
UK sizing; consistent fit.
42E
Curvy Kate
UK
UK sizing; bands run firm.
42E
Gossard
UK
UK sizing; classic fit.
42E
Pour Moi
UK
UK sizing; budget-friendly.
42E
Simone Perele
EU
French luxury; cups run small.
42F
PrimaDonna
EU
Belgian luxury; true EU sizing.
42F
Marie Jo
EU
Belgian; consistent fit.
42F
Triumph
EU
German; bands slightly generous.
42F
Anita
EU
German; strong post-surgery range.
42F
Brooks
US
Compression sports style; may run snug.
42DDD
Under Armour
US
Compression fit runs generous; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
42DDD
Nike
US
Generous fit; XS-XL sizing rather than band/cup; size by the brand chart.
42DDD
Goddess
UK
UK sizing; strong plus-size range.
42E
Cacique
US
Lane Bryant's brand; bands run generous.
42DDD
Torrid
US
Plus-focused; bands run large.
42DDD
Common questions
42F conversion questions
- What is a 42F in Victoria's Secret?
- Victoria's Secret cups run about a full cup small, so a standard US 42F usually needs a 42G there. If you already wear a 42F in Victoria's Secret, your size in a true-to-size brand is likely a cup smaller.
- Which brands keep a 42F the same?
- In true-to-size brands a US 42F stays a 42F: 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 42F 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 42F is a 42E; the band number stays the same.
- What size replaces a 42F 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 42F doesn't carry over directly. Start from each brand's chart with your underbust and bust measurements.