1.
What is the difference between stockings and hold ups?
Stockings are slippery and need to be worn with a suspender belt to keep them up. Hold ups have a silicone band around the top meaning they can hold themselves up, thank you very much.
2.
Basque vs Corset?
Corsets generally are laced at the back in a traditional style for the ultimate hourglass figure, they can also sometimes be worn as outerwear. Basques generally use a more sheer fabric with a hook and eye fastening. The boning still outlines the shape and is great for defining the body under clothes.
3.
Why are some bras sized 1, 2 and 3?
Our soft cup bras have no wires so we size them slightly differently; follow our chart below for sizing guidance:
| Size | Back size | Cup size |
| 2 | 30” - 32” | A-B |
| 3 | 32”-34” | B-C |
| 4 | 34”-36” | C-D |
4.
Why are some kimonos size 2 and 4 only?
Our kimonos are sized in S/M (2) and M/L (4)
5.
Hosiery sizing?
You'll need to know her height and dress size and refer to our hosiery sizing table:
| Dress Size |
Height | |||||||||||||
|
5'0" 152.5cm |
5'1" 155 cm |
5'2" 157.5 cm |
5'3" 160 cm |
5'4" 162.5 cm |
5'5" 165 cm |
5'6" 167.5 cm |
5'7" 170 cm |
5'8" 172.5 cm |
5'9" 175 cm |
5'10" 177.5 cm |
5'11" 180 cm |
6'0" 182.5 cm |
||
| 4 - 6 | A | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | B | B | C | C | |
| 6 - 8 | A | A | A | A | A | B | B | B | B | B | B | C | C | |
| 8 - 10 | A | A | B | B | B | B | B | B | C | C | C | C | C | |
| 10 - 12 | B | B | B | B | B | B | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
| 12 - 14 | B | B | B | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | - | |
| 14 - 16 | - | - | - | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | - | - | |
So if she is 5'6" and a dress size 10-12 we would recommend a size C in all our hosiery.
6.
Returns policy?
We are pleased to offer an extended return policy for the Christmas season. Orders placed from 29th October until 24th December can be returned until 11th January 2013.
The language of lingerie. Confused by lingerie terms? Here's our personal shopping team's guide to the language of lingerie...
Demi Cup - a half cup style bra, cut to reveal the nipple. Shop our most popular Demi Cup
Quarter Cup - sits under the breast to reveal the whole of the breast. Shop AP's favourite Quarter Cup
Ouvert - the chic term for crotchless knickers. Shop for an ouvert
Soft cup - no under wiring (great for smaller cups e.g. cup sizes A-C). Shop for a soft cup bra
Waspie - An abbreviated corset, which pulls in the waist to create more defined curves. This naughty little piece often has removable suspender attachments so can be worn over or under clothes. Shop Waspies
Pasties - decorative coverings for the nipples, often featuring tassels or sequins. The perfect finishing touch to a beautiful pair of breasts. Shop Pasties
Playsuits - all in one body piece for a more daring look. Shop Playsuits
Need a bit of hand-holding? Book an appointment with one of our in-store lingerie experts: Agent Provocateur's personal shoppers will guide you through the lingerie-buying process from sizing to seduction style and from full cups to French knickers.
If you cannot visit a store please call one of our personal shoppers on +44 (0) 207 923 5214, and they will provide their expert knowledge on everything from seductive gifts to the right size over the telephone.
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