✦ Empress Athleticus · Sizing Guide

Find your perfect fit.

Q: How do I choose my size for bottoms?

Shop your waist. The stretch handles your hips. If waist is L and hip is 2X — buy the L.

Every body is different. Every Empress piece is made to fit yours.

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Answer a couple of quick questions and we'll pick your size for you.

"You were not made to fit clothes. Clothes were made to fit YOU. 👑"

— Brittany Lewin · Founder

How to Measure

Grab a tape measure. Takes 2 minutes.

We recommend measuring yourself - it makes finding your perfect Empress size really easy.

1

Bust

Around the centre of your chest. Wear an unpadded bra and keep the tape parallel to the floor.

2

Waist

Around your natural waist, starting from your belly button. Don't suck it in — breathe normally!

3

Hip

Around the widest part of your booty, from mid-hip bones and around — usually ~20cm below your waist.

4

Thigh

Around the thickest part of one thigh, directly under your booty and as close to your crotch as possible.

"Forget everything you know about sizing. Trust us to help you find your perfect fit - because your body is not the problem."

- B, Founder & Director

The Sizing Chart

Find your size in seconds

Real Bodies. Real Sizes. Real Talk.

Find someone who looks like you.

Each bar shows exactly where a measurement sits on the Empress scale. The circled size is the actual measurement - the pink pill below is what she actually shops. This is how you see why hip size alone doesn't determine your size.

Measurement sits here on scale

Falls higher than what she shops

L What she actually shops

@b_brittanylewin

B — Brittany Lewin

Founder & Director

169cmAU 18–2016EHourglass

L Bottoms

L Crops

L Underwear

Bust

L

~110cm → L

Waist

L

~90cm → L

Hip

L

138cm → L

Thigh

L

~75cm → L

B shops her waist — an L. Her hip sits in the 1X–2X zone, but the stretchy Empress fabric accommodates it perfectly. This is exactly why we say: shop your waist, trust the stretch.

@tahisha.lily

Tahisha

Community Ambassador

171cmAU 8–1010BRectangle

S Bottoms

S Crops

S Underwear

Bust

S

~75cm → S

Waist

S

~62cm → S

Hip

S

~85cm → S

Thigh

S

~54cm → S

Tahisha loves the S — the support and comfort is everything. If she wanted even more compression she could go XS in bottoms. A great reminder that fit preference matters at every size.

@alismithhhh

Ali

TikTok Strategist

171cmAU 22–2422BApple

1X Bottoms

1X Crops

2X Underwear

Bust

1X

~120cm → 1X

Waist

1X

~110cm → 1X

Hip

1X

~125cm → 1X

Thigh

1X

~80cm → 1X

Ali meets in the middle — 1X. Her waist and hip land in the same zone, so 1X keeps everything comfortable. Leggings tip: because her thigh measures closer to an L, she can size down to a Large in leggings for a snugger, more supported fit. For underwear she goes 2X for extra comfort.

@emmoehe

Emma

Head of Marketing · Since 2024

162cmAU 14–1612BPear

M Bottoms

M Crops

L Underwear

Bust

M

~95cm → M

Waist

M

~80cm → M

Hip

M

~120cm → M

Thigh

M

~65cm → M

Emma loves a firm, supportive waist — M in everything. In between sizes? Size down for more tummy control, up for comfort — both will fit. Emma goes L in underwear because she likes a little more room.

@_lifewith.jade

Jade

Customer Service Manager · Founding Member

170cmAU 16–1816GHourglass

M Bottoms

M Crops

M Underwear

Bust

M

~110cm → M

Waist

M

~95cm → M

Hip

M

~130cm → M

Thigh

M

~80cm → M

Jade loves tummy control and shops her waist — M. Her hip sits between 1X–2X on the scale but the stretch takes care of it. Classic waist-first shopping at its best.

Still Need Help?

We're here to help you find it.

Not sure which size is right for you? Our team genuinely loves helping. Send us your measurements and we'll find your perfect fit — personally, not automated. This is a safe space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question?

How do I accurately measure my body?

Wear a thin, unlined bra and get someone else to measure you if possible. Bust around fullest part of chest. Waist just under rib cage. Hips at widest part of booty. Thigh at thickest part, directly under booty.

How do I choose my size for tops?

Use bust and waist measurements. Between sizes: larger for comfort, smaller for compression.

How do I choose my size for bottoms?

Shop your waist. The stretch handles your hips. If waist is L and hip is 2X — buy the L.

What if my measurements fall between two sizes?

Down for compression, up for comfort. Both fit — personal preference.

What are the signs the fit is too tight?

Semi-matte fabric shows a sheen if too snug. That means it may be restricting movement.

How do I know if leggings fit correctly?

Band sits low front, higher back. Squat test — band stays put. Initial crotch firmness is normal; fabric molds to your body.

Can I return the clothes if the fit isn't right?

Yes, with tags intact, unworn except for trying on. Head to the returns page.

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