Help with size

Size chart and size guide

Not all shapewear is created equal. We tend to order a size smaller than we should, as the perception is that the tighter the shapewear, the better. Size matters, and when we say size, we mean your actual size, measured in most cases by your waist and weight.

Please note that waist trainers often run small at first, because they are undergarments that are designed to hug your waist, unlike regular clothing, which is supposed to fit snugly. In most cases, you will find that the size you order according to the chart will be tight at first. For this reason, we recommend that you use the sizing recommendations provided with the charts associated with each of our products, but the general chart outlined below can be used in most cases for many of the girdles we offer. You will find that many of our girdles come standard with 3 rows of layers and hooks that allow you to adjust your girdle to achieve the perfect fit and compression you are looking for.

When in doubt, always size up! What do we mean? If you are between two sizes and are not sure, always choose the next size up or you will find it very uncomfortable and you will be discouraged from wearing your shoes, which is what we want to avoid.

  • For the most accurate size, please refer to the size chart on the product page you want to purchase.
  • If you don't have a body measuring tape and like to order based on what works 80% of the time for other customers, we suggest ordering 1 size larger than you would buy for a new fitted t-shirt (not your "comfortable" hoodie size).
  • For waist trainers, the most important measurement is your waist .
  • The waist should be measured at the narrowest part of the torso, usually above the navel.
  • Please follow the instructions below to ensure you get the most accurate measurements and best fit. DO NOT guess or assume your size! These garments fit differently than regular clothing!

To take the best measures:

You will need: A flexible tape measure or non-elastic string and a ruler.

  1. Remove or lift clothing. Take off your shirt or pull it up to just below your bust. To get an accurate measurement, you should remove any layers of clothing that block your waist.
  2. Find your waistline. Use your fingers to find the top of your hips and the base of your ribcage. Your waistline is the soft, fleshy section between these two bony parts. It will also be the narrowest part of your torso (usually just above your belly button).
  3. Take your measurement. Stand up and exhale slowly. Hold the end of the measuring tape at your belly button and slide it across your waistline toward the front. The measuring tape should be parallel to the floor and fit comfortably around your torso without digging into your skin.
  4. Read the tape. Look at the point on the tape where the zero end meets the other end of the tape measure. The location of this meeting point is your waist measurement.
  5. Double-check your measurement. Repeat the measurement one more time to ensure the accuracy of the original measurement. If it is different from the first time, measure a third time and average the three numbers.

How do I measure my waist correctly?

Without any clothing on (or with your top pulled up), wrap the measuring tape around your abdomen and check the numbers to find the correct measurement. There are two ways to find your waist:

  1. The fleshy part between the ribs and the hips, which will be at the level of the navel or just above.
  2. Lean to one side with your hands on your hips. The waist is the point on your side that folds inward.

How do I measure my hips correctly?

With your feet together, take a measuring tape and measure the widest part of your hips. Remember that your hip measurement should include your buttocks. If the tape doesn't cover the fleshiest part of your buttocks, then you're either too tall or too short.

I have different sizes depending on my weight, waist and/or hips, what should I do?

This could happen! Not all bodies are created equal and trying to standardize them is pointless – size charts are just a guide to help you determine what is YOUR best option.

If you're still unsure, go with the size that your hips indicate. We've found that customers who based their purchases on hip size felt much more comfortable in their shapewear once they received it.

If you're looking for extra compression, go for the waist size. This doesn't ALWAYS work, but some of us like that extra tight fit around the tummy area. Your body, your choice!

I'm between two sizes: what should I do?

If all else fails and you still can't determine your size according to our size charts, go one size up. This has been the solution for most of our customers, but of course it's not 100% certain that it's the right choice for you.

The best way to ensure you get the right size is to get a tape measure and measure your waist. Please refer to the specific size chart for the product you are interested in.