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Avete qualcuno che misura la taglia di reggiseno?

Do you have someone who measures bra size?

Pronunciation

'Reggiseno' — red-ji-SE-no. Four syllables. 'Reggiseno' means bra (literally 'breast-holder').

When to use it

Ask in lingerie shops or lingerie departments. A professional fitting ensures comfort and correct support. In Italy, this service is offered in most dedicated lingerie shops.

What it means

'Qualcuno che misura' — someone who measures. 'La taglia di reggiseno' — bra size. Italian bra sizing uses a numbered cup plus a letter: 3B, 4C, 5D. The first number is the back/band size (Italian specific), the letter is the cup. Different from UK/French/US.

Variations

Non conosco la mia taglia italiana.

I don't know my Italian size.

Opens the conversation honestly.

Porto un 36B in sistema britannico.

I take a 36B in UK sizing.

Gives reference for conversion.

Può consigliarmi la taglia giusta?

Can you recommend the right size?

Invites the fitter's expertise.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete qualcuno che misura la taglia di reggiseno? Commessa: Sì, io sono specializzata. Possiamo farlo subito nel camerino. Cliente: Non conosco la mia taglia italiana. Commessa: Nessun problema, le spiego il sistema mentre misuro.

Customer: Do you have someone who measures bra size? Assistant: Yes, I am specialised. We can do it right now in the fitting room. Customer: I don't know my Italian size. Assistant: No problem, I'll explain the system while I measure.

Cultural Note

Italy has a strong tradition of quality lingerie manufacturing in Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Brands like La Perla (Bologna) and Triumph represent opposite ends of the market. A professional fitting ('misurazione') is always available in dedicated lingerie boutiques ('intimo').