A quiet guide to wearing well.
Lingerie, understood.
Practical guides to bra styles, fit, and fabric. Written for real bodies.
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Autumn light, thin cotton
A drawer half-open
Something fits at last
About this guide
Intima Sovet started in the autumn of 2021 as a single document: a personal spreadsheet of bra styles, their Japanese size equivalents, and notes on which brands sized consistently. Mia Tanaka had spent years buying the wrong size in the wrong style, returning things, and starting over. The spreadsheet grew. Friends asked for copies. By winter 2021 it had become a proper reference, and by the following spring it was a website.
What you will find here
- Every guide is written by one person, not a content team
- No affiliate links inside the editorial guides themselves
- Size conversion notes are checked against brand size charts, not just standard tables
- Seasonal trend edits are published twice a year, not on a content-calendar schedule
- Fabric care temperatures are verified against care label standards used in Japan
- Updates are noted with a date so you know when information was last checked
Reading list
- 01 Bra Styles A to ZCovers balconette, bandeau, bralette, demi, full-cup, longline, minimiser, nursing, plunge, push-up, racerback, strapless, and T-shirt bra. Each entry explains the construction, the fit logic, and the fabric types most commonly used. Free
- 02 The Fit GuideWalks through measuring, interpreting the result, and adjusting for brand inconsistency. Includes a section on how to tell whether a fit problem is a size issue or a style issue, which are different problems with different solutions. Free
- 03 Autumn 2026 Trend EditThe seasonal guide for autumn 2026 covers three directions appearing across collections: sheer layering pieces worn as outerwear, soft unstructured bralettes in muted tones, and a return of structured bodices with visible boning. Practical notes on each. Free
- 04 Fabric and Care ReferenceTwelve fabrics covered: silk charmeuse, stretch lace, microfibre, cotton jersey, modal, bamboo, nylon tricot, powernet, velvet, satin, mesh, and broderie anglaise. Notes on hand-feel, stretch direction, wash temperature, and drying method. Free
- 05 Size Conversion TableJapanese, European, UK, US, and Australian sizing compared side by side, with notes on the measurement logic behind each system and a short list of brands known to run outside their stated size. Free
- 06 Underwear for OuterwearPractical pairing notes for sheer blouses, structured blazers, bias-cut dresses, and fine knitwear. Focuses on fabric weight, colour matching under artificial light, and seam placement. Free
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