Chantelle vs Simone Pérèle
Two brands, two ways of grading a size. Here is how Chantelle and Simone Pérèle differ in system, range and fit, and which one to choose for your shape and your problem.
Chantelle or Simone Pérèle, in short
Chantelle and Simone Pérèle both label in FR / ES sizing. Chantelle runs true to size in the band and true in the cup with wide wires; Simone Pérèle runs true to size in the band, grades small in the cup, narrow wires. Range: Chantelle FR 80–115 (US 30–44) / A–H; Simone Pérèle FR 80–105 (US 30–40) / A–G. Convert your measured size into each and let fit decide.
Your measured size in both
Same body, two labels. Each result is your US size converted into the brand's system, then adjusted for how that brand grades. Same system, so the label matches: the fit adjustment is the difference.
Chantelle vs Simone Pérèle at a glance
| Chantelle | Simone Pérèle | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing system | French | French |
| Bands | FR 80–115 (US 30–44) | FR 80–105 (US 30–40) |
| Cups | A–H (EU letters) | A–G (EU letters) |
| Band grading | true to size | true to size |
| Cup grading | true | grades small |
| Wire width | wide | narrow |
| Straps | Standard | Fine |
| Alpha sizes | No | No |
| Tier | Premium | Luxury |
| Origin | France | France |
| Signature line | Norah: lace underwire, the flagship | Andora. 3D lace, the flagship |
Which to try for your breast shape
| Shape | Chantelle | Simone Pérèle |
|---|---|---|
| Full on bottom | Norah demi | Caresse demi |
| Full on top | C Magnifique | Andora full cup |
| Shallow | Norah, C Magnifique | Comete |
| Projected | Passionata plunge | Andora |
| Wide-set | Norah plunge | Wish plunge |
Not sure of your shape? Use the shape finder.
Choose Chantelle or Simone Pérèle?
- you have a wide breast root or shallow shape
- shallow and wide-root shapes
- premium everyday lace
- cups usually feel roomy on you elsewhere
- you have a narrow root or projected shape
- luxury lace
- projected shapes
Both are right at the same measurement. The label differs by system and the fit by grading: start from your measured size, convert into each, and let the five fit checks decide.
What each brand is known for
| Chantelle | Simone Pérèle | |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Norah: lace underwire, the flagship | Andora. 3D lace, the flagship |
| Line 2 | C Magnifique: full-coverage minimizer | Caresse: embroidered demi and full cup |
| Line 3 | SoftStretch: one-size stretch bralettes | Comete: molded |
| Line 4 | Passionata: younger, lower-priced sub-brand | Wish: lightweight lace |
Chantelle vs Simone Pérèle: answered
Is Chantelle the same size as Simone Pérèle?
Same notation (FR / ES), different grading. Chantelle: Bands run true to size: start with your measured band on the loosest hook. Simone Pérèle: Bands run true to size: start with your measured band on the loosest hook.
Which runs smaller, Chantelle or Simone Pérèle?
Chantelle. Cups grade true to the measured difference. Simone Pérèle (Cups grade small) try your measured cup and one up.
Which is better for a large bust, Chantelle or Simone Pérèle?
Chantelle runs to A–H on bands FR 80–115 (US 30–44); Simone Pérèle to A–G on FR 80–105 (US 30–40). The one whose range covers your size (in its own system) and whose wire width suits your root.
Which is better for a small bust?
Whichever grades true or small at A–C: Chantelle cups true, Simone Pérèle cups grades small. Small bands need the brand whose range starts lower: FR 80 vs FR 80.
Can I use my Chantelle size at Simone Pérèle?
Convert first (same system, so the label carries), then adjust: Simone Pérèle bands run true to size and cups grades small relative to true. The calculator above does both.
Do Chantelle and Simone Pérèle fit the same breast shapes?
Not identically. Full on bottom: Chantelle Norah demi vs Simone Pérèle Caresse demi; Full on top: Chantelle C Magnifique vs Simone Pérèle Andora full cup; Shallow: Chantelle Norah, C Magnifique vs Simone Pérèle Comete.
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