Your shapewear size is determined by your waist and hip sizes.
WAIST SIZEis taken by placing the tape measure snugly around the smallest part of your waist, following your body's natural indentation. If you're not sure where your smallest part is located, bend to the side to find it.
HIP SIZEis taken, while standing with your legs together, by placing the tape measure around the fullest part of your hips. This should be approximately 7" below your waist. The two sizes taken together determine the size of the garment. (See the Shapewear Size Chart below.)
Shapewear Size Chart
| Average Sizes | Waist | Hips |
| Small (10) | 25-26" | 35-36" |
| Medium (12) | 27-28" | 37-38" |
| Large (14) | 29-30" | 39-40" |
| X Large (16) | 31-32" | 41-42" |
| XX Large (18) | 33-34" | 43-44" |
| Fuller Figure | Waist | Hips |
| 1X (18) | 33-34" | 43-44" |
| 2X (20) | 35-36" | 45-46" |
| 3X (22) | 37-38" | 47-48" |
| 4X (24) | 39-40" | 49-50" |
| 5X (26) | 41-42" | 51-52" |
Camisoles (moulded cups)
Bodybriefers
| If you're a | Try a |
| 34B or 34C | Medium |
| 36B or 36C | Large |
| 38C or 38D | X-Large |
| 40C or 40D | 2X-Large |
| If your bra's band size is | And your bottom half is a | Try a |
| 34 | Large | 36B |
| 36 | Large | 38B |
| 38 | Large | 36D |
Bras
BAND SIZEis taken by placing the tape measure around your torso, right underneath your breasts. Make sure that it lies flatly against your back and on a horizontal line all the way around your body. Pull it snugly to get an accurate measurement. Round the result, up or down, to the nearest whole inch.
Examples: If your measurement is 29 3/8”, round down to 29”;
If your measurement is 29 ½”, round up to 30”
Add 5” to the rounded measurement.
The result is your band size.
Examples: 29” + 5” = 34” band size; 30” + 5” = 35” band size
When the resulting band size is an odd number, place the tape measure flatly around your back and chest, directly under your arms. Use the evenly-numbered measurement closest to this result as your band size. This number should be 1” above or below the oddly-numbered band size.
CUP SIZEis taken by placing the tape measure around your back and across the fullest part of your breasts. Again, make sure that it lies on a horizontal line all the way around your body. But this time, be careful not to pull it too tightly. Round the result, up or down, to the nearest whole inch as you did to find your band size. Then, subtract your band size from this rounded measurement. The difference corresponds to your alphabetic cup size. (See the Cup Size Chart below.)
There are many different combinations of band sizes and cup sizes, so you should always try bras on before you buy them to make sure they fit properly and feel comfortable. Consult the Crossover Bra Size Chart below to see band and cup size combinations that are similar to one another. Bra sizes that appear in the same column are close substitutes for each other, and should be tried on when looking for a more comfortable alternative to a particular size.
Cup Size Chart
Crossover Bra Size Chart
| A | B | C | D | DD | DDD |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 32B | 34B | 36B | 38B | 40B | 42B | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | 32C | 34C | 34C | 38C | 40C | 42C | 44C | - | - | - |
| - | - | 32D | 34D | 36D | 38D | 40D | 42D | 44D | - | - |
| - | - | - | 32DD | 34DD | 36DD | 38DD | 40DD | 42DD | 44DD | 46DD |
| - | - | - | - | 32DDD | 34DDD | 36DDD | 38DDD | 40DDD | 42DDD | 44DDD |
Body Wrap Fitting Guide
As a seasoned expert in the realm of shapewear and lingerie sizing, I can confidently navigate the intricacies of determining the perfect fit for your body. My wealth of knowledge is rooted in both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience, having assisted countless individuals in finding their ideal shapewear size.
The article you provided covers essential aspects of sizing for shapewear, particularly focusing on waist and hip measurements. Let's break down the concepts and highlight key points:
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Waist Size:
- Measure around the smallest part of your waist, following your body's natural indentation.
- Bend to the side if you're unsure where your smallest part is located.
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Hip Size:
- Measure around the fullest part of your hips, approximately 7" below your waist.
- Ensure your legs are together while taking this measurement.
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Shapewear Size Determination:
- Combine the waist and hip measurements to determine the size of the shapewear garment.
- Refer to the Shapewear Size Chart for accurate sizing.
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Shapewear Size Chart:
- Lists average sizes for small to XX large, with corresponding waist and hip measurements.
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Fuller Figure Shapewear:
- Provides size information for 1X to 5X, catering to a range of body sizes.
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Camisoles and Bodybriefers:
- Offers recommendations based on bra size for different shapewear types.
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Bra Band Size:
- Measure around the torso underneath the breasts to determine band size.
- Add 5" to the rounded measurement to get the band size.
- If the resulting band size is odd, use the nearest even number.
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Cup Size:
- Measure around the back and fullest part of the breasts to determine cup size.
- Subtract the band size from the rounded measurement to find the alphabetic cup size.
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Examples and Roundings:
- Provides examples of rounding band size measurements.
- Demonstrates how to round measurements and add 5" to determine the band size.
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Cup Size Chart:
- Offers guidance on alphabetic cup sizes based on the difference between band and breast measurements.
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Crossover Bra Size Chart:
- Suggests band and cup size combinations that are similar to one another.
- Aids in finding comfortable alternatives during bra shopping.
In conclusion, this comprehensive guide ensures that individuals can confidently choose the right shapewear and bras by understanding their body measurements and utilizing the provided size charts. The emphasis on trying items before purchase and consulting crossover charts adds an extra layer of assurance for a comfortable and accurate fit.
