How to Choose Shapewear That Fits You Just Right

Ed Sheeran might be in the love of the “shape of you” but perhaps you feel there’s room for improvement.

There’s no shame in that, and you should choose the shape that makes you feel the sexiest and show off the right curves. But if you aren’t naturally curvy, then it’s often a challenge to emphasize your best features.

You should consider buying shapewear. Shapewear can help show off the right curves and help you walk with more confidence.

Here’s how to find the best shapewear for women:

Don’t Go Too Tight

One mistake many women make when shopping for shapewear is that they choose tighter options to accentuate their curves even more. However, this will be too uncomfortable in the long run and can even create bulges in unwanted places!

Always choose the right shapewear size that fits your body perfectly. It’s also better to go a size up than a size down.

However, there are some instances where tighter shapewear can work if you can handle the mild discomfort. It’s not ideal for bodysuits, but it can work for compression shorts or leggings.

Measuring Your Body

Next, let’s look at the parts of the body you’d like to emphasize. You want to measure these parts to choose the right shapewear size.

For example, if you want to accentuate your breasts, then you’ve got to measure the width of your bust and round up to the closest inch. You then have to choose shapewear that matches this width.

The same goes for your butt. Shapewear will give it a “lift” to accentuate it. Measure the width below your butt and round up to the closest inch.

You can also go to your local tailor to request them to measure your body. They can conduct a full body measurement, so you have an idea of what sizes to choose for various shapewear products.

Consider Your Body Shape

With your body shape, you’ll want to accentuate certain parts and compress other parts. You have to choose shapewear that matches these factors.

For example, let’s say you want to compress your hips to emphasize your thighs. You want to consider a bodysuit that does exactly this.

On the other hand, you might want to compress your thighs and accentuate your hips more. You can find a pair of compression shorts to accomplish this.

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Choose Your Shapewear

Now you know how to buy shapewear and how to choose shapewear size for your body.

As a general rule, you should try to avoid tight shapewear. This will bring discomfort, and it’ll also create bulges. An exception can be made for compression shapewear.

Make sure you measure under your curves and then round to the nearest inch to choose shapewear. You should also consider your body shape to determine what aspects you want to accentuate and what aspects you want to compress.

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