Questions about women's clothing sizing in China

[my3rdlang]

Most women's tops are labelled xxx/xxA. The first part obviously refers to height of the wearer (with the typical sizes being 155, 160 & 165). I am guessing the second part refers to chest measurement but I am not sure. I notice 160 is usually 160/84A or 160/80A. What is the significance of the "A"? Does it mean meant for a wearer who is an A cup?

[Oliver_CL]

175/96A

175是身高，96是净胸围，A是体形

175:height of wearer

96:net circumference

A:a symbol of one's shape, there are A, B, C, Y, which represent different shape of buyers. A is used often and means standard shape.

hope it can help you.

[imron]

Found this that might also be of help:

字母Y、A、B、C分别表示不同人的体型特征。Y型指胸围大腰细的体型，A型代表一般体型。B型为微胖型，C型为胖体型。

Y is for people with broad chest and thin waist, A is normal, B is slightly overweight, C is overweight.

[Lu]

So I suppose western women would need a D :-p

(No offense intended, I'm a western woman myself who doesn't fit into Chinese underwear.)