Having trouble choosing your bustier size for the Madonna costume?
Getting the right fit on these can be tricky because of the built-in bra cups. You want it to fit your waist and hips without the cups being too big or small. The bodice is made of stretch lace, so that helps with the fit. The sizes are based on bra sizes.
A general guide would be:
32 = A cup
34 = A/B cup
36 = C/D cup
38 = D/DD cup
So what if you are a larger cup size and smaller bust size? Go one size up. For example, a 34D would wear a 36 bustier.
For smaller cup size and larger bust size, go one size smaller. For example, a 36B would wear a 34
If your bust and cup size are very different, your best option is to go with the closest fit and then wear a lacy bra underneath. This gives you a great 80s layered look and fits well with the overall Madonna theme. She is known for making underwear into outerwear! You can make the layering even more obvious by wearing it over a black lace bra, like they did when the costume was worn on the TV show Being Erica.
Check out actress Erin Karpluk wearing a 80′s Madonna costume by Three Muses in this episode from season one, now playing on Hulu.com: Mi casa, Su casa Loma (and no, it isn’t in spanish)
