January 16, 2023 Article
We all have that one dress or outfit we adore but would loveeven more if it complimented our figure. One solution many have found is thatof body shapewear. While shopping, many have asked themselves: should you sizeup or down in shapewear?
Myths About Shapewear Sizing
There are many myths about shapewear sizing. Some say thatbecause it compresses fat into muscle tissue, you want to go a size up, whileothers claim that to achieve the best slimming effect, you want to go a sizedown.
Depending on how you look at these, they both can makesense. However, both of these myths are just that – myths.
Problems with Sizing Down
Many believe that sizing down in shapewear is a must tooptimize the compression, thus slimming the silhouette. This, however, isuntrue and can yield the opposite effect.
If you size down in shapewear, you risk causing unsightlybumps and pinching that disrupt rather than enhance the silhouette. This is, ofcourse, before potential problems involving breathing and motion restrictionalong with acid reflux.
Buying a size down is truly a faux pas for both your lookand your health.
Problems with Sizing Up
While sizing up in shapewear doesn’t cause the discomfortand health issues associated with going a size down, it still has its issues.
Wearing shapewear that is too big will do nothing. Theslimming lycra is supposed to hug (but not squeeze!) your body. This simplydoesn’t happen if you buy shapewear that’s too big. It’ll simply be addinganother layer to your wardrobe and wasting money.
Wear the Right Size Instead of Going a Size Up or Down in Shapewear
Avoid these shapewear pitfalls by buying the correct size.Usually, going with your dress size or clothing size is good enough. If you’rea medium in a tank, you’d be a medium in a shaper cami.
To get more accurate sizing, you can always measure the areayou’re shaping. Measurements will correspond with different sizes. This isespecially a good method if your top and bottom are different sizes.
Luckily Rago, a manufacturer of vintage shapewear we partner with, has an in-depth sizing chart to help you with your shapewear needs.
https://ragoshapewear.com/pages/size-chart
Best Shapewear to Wear?
Now that you know what size you need to wear, you may wonder what shapewear is best for you. It all depends on the situation. Check out our Comprehensive Guide to Body Shapewear for a complete guide on how to wear different garments.
If you’re specifically looking for formal shapewear, we invite you to read Body Shapewear for Backless Dresses or Which Body Shapewear is Best for Wedding Dresses? Our top brands for such occasions are Dominique, Va Bien, or Carnival, for affordable options.
Looking for an everyday look? Try the vast catalogs of DNKY Intimates, Leonisa, or Natori, which have the benefits of being versatile and affordable.
Don’t Wear a Size Up or Down in Shapewear
Now that you know the golden rule of wearingbody shapewear, wear the correct size – you can go forth with confidence inyour curves! Mind your health and comfort without compromising style, and checkout our vast inventory for shapewear as unique as you!
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