Marie Jo vs PrimaDonna
Two brands, two ways of grading a size. Here is how Marie Jo and PrimaDonna differ in system, range and fit, and which one to choose for your shape and your problem.
Marie Jo or PrimaDonna, in short
Marie Jo and PrimaDonna both label in EU sizing. Marie Jo runs true to size in the band and true in the cup with average wires; PrimaDonna runs firm in the band, true in the cup, average wires. Range: Marie Jo EU 65–95 (US 28–36) / A–F; PrimaDonna EU 70–110 (US 32–44) / B–I. 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.
Marie Jo vs PrimaDonna at a glance
| Marie Jo | PrimaDonna | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing system | European | European |
| Bands | EU 65–95 (US 28–36) | EU 70–110 (US 32–44) |
| Cups | A–F (EU letters) | B–I (EU letters) |
| Band grading | true to size | firm |
| Cup grading | true | true |
| Wire width | average | average |
| Straps | Fine | Wide |
| Alpha sizes | No | No |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Origin | Belgium | Belgium |
| Signature line | Avero: the flagship | Deauville: seamed full cup, the flagship |
Which to try for your breast shape
| Shape | Marie Jo | PrimaDonna |
|---|---|---|
| Full on bottom | Avero demi | Twist balconette |
| Full on top | Tom full cup | Deauville |
| Shallow | Jane | Madison molded |
| Projected | Avero | Deauville |
| Wide-set | Jane plunge | The Sweater |
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Choose Marie Jo or PrimaDonna?
- luxury a–f
- embroidered everyday
- you want a firm, supportive band and are happy to size the band up if between
- full-bust luxury
- 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
| Marie Jo | PrimaDonna | |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Avero: the flagship | Deauville: seamed full cup, the flagship |
| Line 2 | Jane: seamless molded | Madison: full cup |
| Line 3 | Tom: embroidered | Twist: fashion |
| Line 4 | L'Aventure: sport-inspired everyday | PrimaDonna Sport The Sweater: high-impact |
Marie Jo vs PrimaDonna: answered
Is Marie Jo the same size as PrimaDonna?
Same notation (EU), different grading. Marie Jo: Bands run true to size: start with your measured band on the loosest hook. PrimaDonna: Bands run firm: if you sit between bands, take the larger band with the same cup volume (a sister size).
Which runs smaller, Marie Jo or PrimaDonna?
Marie Jo. Cups grade true to the measured difference. PrimaDonna. Cups grade true to the measured difference.
Which is better for a large bust, Marie Jo or PrimaDonna?
Marie Jo runs to A–F on bands EU 65–95 (US 28–36); PrimaDonna to B–I on EU 70–110 (US 32–44). 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: Marie Jo cups true, PrimaDonna cups true. Small bands need the brand whose range starts lower: EU 65 vs EU 70.
Can I use my Marie Jo size at PrimaDonna?
Convert first (same system, so the label carries), then adjust: PrimaDonna bands run firm and cups true relative to true. The calculator above does both.
Do Marie Jo and PrimaDonna fit the same breast shapes?
Not identically. Full on bottom: Marie Jo Avero demi vs PrimaDonna Twist balconette; Full on top: Marie Jo Tom full cup vs PrimaDonna Deauville; Shallow: Marie Jo Jane vs PrimaDonna Madison molded.
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