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