Chantelle Lingerie

Use your usual UK bra size as the starting point. Chantelle does not have a reliable brand-wide rule that everyone should size up or down. The bigger difference is normally cup construction: an unlined full-cup bra can feel deeper and more containing than a half-cup, plunge or shallow moulded cup in the same labelled size.

A fuller or more projected bust is usually better served first by a full-coverage or multi-part cup. The breast should sit completely inside the wire, the centre front should sit securely where the design allows, and the upper cup should not cut into breast tissue. If a smooth moulded cup compresses the breast or creates spilling at the neckline, extra cup depth may be more useful than a looser band.

The band should remain level across the back and feel secure on the loosest comfortable hook when new. A wireless support bra still needs a firm enough underband to anchor the bust; loosening the band to relieve cup pressure usually makes support worse.

For briefs, your normal dress size is a sensible starting point. Choose the rise and back coverage according to the outfit rather than expecting a thong, Brazilian brief and high-waist brief to feel identical.

For personalised bra sizing and shape advice, visit us for a professional fitting or view our bra and brief size guide. When shopping online, look for the “What’s my size?” button on participating product pages for additional TrueFit guidance.

• Choose a seamed full-coverage bra for maximum containment, lift and natural shaping.
• Choose memory foam or a T-shirt bra for the smoothest line beneath fine tops.
• Choose a spacer bra when you want a smooth cup with less bulk and more breathability than traditional foam.
• Choose a half-cup or lower neckline when the outfit needs a more open décolletage.
• Choose a wireless support bra when you want proper coverage without an underwire.
• Choose SoftStretch briefs and tops when low-profile seams and adaptability matter more than traditional fixed sizing.

Chantelle uses materials according to function rather than one standard recipe. Polyamide and elastane dominate stretch lace, tulle and SoftStretch; polyester is common in embroidery, stable cups and memory-foam constructions. A single bra may combine several fabric percentages because the upper cup, lower cup, back and lining each do a different job.

Chantelle recommends hand washing or, for many current pieces, machine washing at 30°C on a delicate cycle. Hand washing remains the gentlest option for underwires, moulded cups, embroidery and lace.

• Fasten hooks before washing and use a lingerie bag if machine washing.
• Use a mild detergent; avoid bleach, fabric conditioner and harsh stain treatment.
• Do not twist moulded cups or wring delicate lace.
• Air dry away from tumble dryers, radiators and strong direct heat.
• Store moulded bras without folding one cup into the other.

For gentle hand washing, Soak lingerie wash is a practical choice for bras, briefs and delicate stretch fabrics.