How To Find The Right Size For Your Shapewear: Accuracy vs. Ease

Let’s be honest, finding what we can consider the perfect shapewear won’t be an easy task, but once you do, achieving your desired silhouette can be a game changer to the point it will enhance and boost your confidence to the maximum. But in order to do so, you will have to find the right size.

A lot of people believe that standard sizing charts will be enough to find the right one, but the reality is that when it comes to backless shapewear, you really need to take accurate body measurements if you want to get a flawless fit.

We will help you easily find the accurate measurements of your body and guide you through it so you can make informed decisions that will ensure optimal results and most importantly comfort.

Why You Need Accurate Measurements

First, it is important that you understand that in this case, accurate measurements are really important. Shapewear has been designed to shape and contour your body, like for example, a lower belly shaper will shape and contour that specific area.

If your piece doesn’t fit well, it can restrict your movement and also create a lot of discomfort and they can even not produce the effect that was intended out of them.

When you take precise measurements, you then will be able to select pieces of shapewear that will give the compression that you need and are looking for, as well as the right support, without having to compromise your comfort, which is key.

How To Get Accurate Measurements

To make sure you are finding the right size, you will also need the right tools to accurately measure yourself. These tools are a mirror, soft measuring tape, and a notepad to write all your measurements down. Remember that during the process you will need to wear undergarments or minimal clothing, as they will help to get precise results.

There are a few key measuring points you need to focus on to measure yourself accurately. The first one is the bust area. You’ll need to measure the full part and make sure that the tape goes parallel to the ground and it’s not too loose or too tight either.

Then, it is time to focus on the waist. In this case, you will need to locate the narrowest part of it. It is usually below the ribcage and above the belly button. Use relaxed tape to measure.

When it comes to the hips, you will need to measure their fullest part, once again, making sure that the tape goes parallel to the ground. This will be a crucial measurement if you want to get shapewear that targets thighs or hips.

You’ll need to measure the circumference of your tights at their widest points. In this case, the tape should snug but not be overly tight and you’ll need to make sure that is levelled. If you are considering full-body shapewear, then you will also need to measure the length of your torse, from the neck base to the natural waistline.

We know that doing all of this might seem very hard, but with these little tips, you will be able to balance accuracy and ease in your measurements to find the right size and fit.

Where to Get Help

If you realise that you might not be able to measure yourself accurately, then it might be a good idea to ask for help from a friend or a family member. They will be able to provide more precise measurements as they will be focused on ensuring, for example, that the tape is parallel to the ground and it is also straight.

If you can’t get help, using a full-length mirror will let you confirm visually that the tape has been correctly positioned and that is following the natural curves and contours of the body.

We know it might get a bit stressful, but if you are starting to feel so, simply relax and breathe. Being relaxed will help you measure yourself accurately. Also, if you are sucking on your stomach or even tensing it, you might end up getting incorrect measurements that will lead to getting shapewear that does properly fit.

Once you have your measurements and you are sure they are accurate, then you will have to consult the size charts that the brand provides. While these are typically based on average measurements, they will definitively help you determine the size range that is appropriate for you according to your measurements. Have in mind, that sizes also vary between brands, so always check their respective size charts.

Something that can be very useful, is actually reading the previous customer reviews not only on the brand but also on the specific product you are choosing. The insights that they will provide will be very valuable and will let you figure out how the specific item fits, if it is smaller or bigger, or if it actually runs true to size.

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