Do you have someone who measures bra size?
'Reggiseno' — red-ji-SE-no. Four syllables. 'Reggiseno' means bra (literally 'breast-holder').
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.
'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.
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.
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').