Size guide for Boody women
Short answer: Boody uses international women's sizes, usually XS to XL. The styles are thin and stretchy, so they sit closer than ordinary underwear in the same size, which makes your measurements in centimetres a better starting point than your usual size.
Find the chart
The measurements are in the Boody women's size guide. Use it rather than your usual dress size, because international sizes do not always match what you are used to. The chart shows hip, waist and chest, and those are the figures to compare your own numbers with before you choose.
Knickers
Hip measurement decides the size. Measure straight around the widest point over the seat with your feet together. Because the edges are flat and thin, a size too small is clearly felt over the day, where it can dig in or roll. See the styles in bamboo knickers and compare with the chart.
Bras
The styles are wire free and sold in letter sizes rather than cup and band. Measure under the bust and across the fullest point, and find the size in the chart that covers both figures. The band should sit firmly without pinching. See the range in bamboo bras without wire.
Tops and vests
Chest measurement decides the size, and length decides whether the top stays covering when you lift your arms or bend down. Measure the chest straight around with your arms by your sides. A top in thin fabric should lie smooth without pulling. See the styles in bamboo vests for women.
Between two sizes
Choose the larger if you do not want a close fit, and the smaller if the piece is worn under tight clothes and must not fold. Think about where it will be worn, since a top for the sofa and one under a dress have different needs. Read more in between two sizes.
After washing
Wash at 40 degrees, use a laundry bag for the thinnest pieces and skip the tumble dryer. It is mainly the heat of the dryer that can make thin fabrics shrink or lose their stretch. Let items dry flat or on a rack. There is more advice in our washing guide.
Why measurements beat habit
Letter sizes are not standardised, and they cover different measurements at different brands. A small at one brand can be a medium at another. Centimetres do not change, which makes them the most reliable way to choose. Write yours down, and you will have them ready next time.
Compare with something you own
If you have a pair of knickers or a top that fits exactly the way you like, lay it flat and measure it. Compare the numbers with the chart, and you will see whether Boody sits closer or looser. It is a quick way to get a realistic idea of the fit before you order.
Your first order
If you are new to the brand, start with a single piece in the size the chart points to. Wear it for a few days and after a wash. If it fits well, order more in the same size, and if not, you will know whether to go up or down next time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Boody for women run small
The pieces sit closer than ordinary underwear because the fabric is thin and stretchy. Go by the chart measurements, and choose the larger size if you fall between two.
Which measurement do I use for knickers
Your hip, measured straight around the widest point over the seat. That is the figure the chart uses, and it is more precise than your trouser size.
How do I find my bra size at Boody
Measure under the bust and across the fullest point, and find the letter size in the chart that covers both. The band should sit firmly without pinching.
