The journal

Fit, fabric and everything in between

Straight answers to the questions we get asked most — how to measure properly, why a band rides up, and how to make good innerwear last.

Start with the size guide, the care guide, or our common questions.

Measuring tape around the bust to find bra size

Fit & Sizing12 October 20264 min read

Bust size in cm to bra size: a quick conversion chart

Got your measurements in centimetres? Convert bust and underbust in cm to band, cup and S to XXL, with worked examples like 81 cm and 94 cm.

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Fit & Sizing21 October 20266 min read
So Glamy vs the big lingerie brands: starter and everyday cotton bras compared
A plain comparison of starter bras and everyday cotton bras from two of India's largest online lingerie brands and So Glamy: prices, sizing, delivery and which to choose.
Style Notes21 October 20264 min read
What to wear under a lehenga: bra, shorts and layers for a long festive day
A lehenga is heavy, long and worn for hours. The bra, shorts and layers that keep it comfortable from the first photo to the last dance.
Style Notes12 October 20263 min read
How to choose a camisole: fabric, straps, fit and colour
A cotton camisole is the most useful layer under kurtis, shirts and sheer tops. How to choose the fabric, fit and colour, and which colours do which job.
Fit & Sizing12 October 20262 min read
Leggings size guide: how to pick the right size and length
Leggings are sized by waist and hips, and length matters as much as width. A size chart in inches and cm, how to measure, and what to do between sizes.
Style Notes12 October 20262 min read
Capri shorts for women: how to choose length, fabric and fit
Calf-length, breathable and with pockets: what makes a good pair of capri shorts for home, sleep and errands, how they compare with leggings, and how to get the size right.
Fit & Sizing12 October 20266 min read
Full coverage lightly padded bra: who it suits and how it should fit
Full cups for security, a thin layer of padding for a smooth line under fitted and white tops. Who it suits, how it should fit, and how it compares with plain cotton and seamless styles.
Style Notes11 October 20263 min read
Camisole vs slip vs bra: what's the difference and when to wear each
A bra supports, a camisole covers, a slip goes under dresses. When to wear a camisole, whether to wear a bra under it, and which colour to pick for sheer kurtis.
Style Notes11 October 20263 min read
What colour leggings to wear with every kurti
A simple colour guide: which leggings to wear with white, black, red, yellow, green and printed kurtis, plus shimmer leggings for festive looks.
Style Notes11 October 20263 min read
Which bra to wear with a deep-back or backless blouse
U-shape back, racer back or stick-on? How to choose the right bra for deep-back blouses, low-back tops and backless cholis, so no strap shows.