Beautiful, curvaceous women deserve beautiful lingerie, including the ideal undergarment for many outfits – a plus size body shaper. Plus size women can be reluctant to face the “tale of the tape” – the measuring tape, that is.
After all, in a world where size zero models are considered the epitome of beauty, plus size women often are made to feel inadequate. Yet half the female population in the United States wears a size 12 or larger, making them officially “plus size” women, according to today’s garment industry.
Lest consumers envision the cast-iron corsets of past generations, the first thing to know about plus size body shapers is that they’re comfortable – provided the customer gets the right size. In order to get the proper size and fit, it’s necessary to get one’s current measurements, say apparel trade experts.
Get Proper Measurements to Find Best Plus Size Body Shaper
To make sure she has the proper measurements for her plus size body shaper, a consumer should have someone else take her measurements – a relative, a shopping buddy or the fitting expert at a lingerie shop or a department store. This process is suggested because it’s difficult, if not impossible, to get one’s own measurements correctly. Just the act of adjusting the tape is likely to add an inch or two. In addition, there’s a natural tendency to want to pull the tape too tight. So enlist an ally to help get the proper measurements.
With these numbers in hand, a customer can then check her measurements against the sizing charts on plus size body shapers. The first step is to resist the temptation to buy shapewear that’s smaller than the correct size thinking it will provide better control. A too-small body shaper will only make the wearer feel constricted. One of the great advantages a body shaper provides is freedom of movement. Why give that up to satisfy one’s vanity? Everyone looks better in clothes that fit properly, no matter what her size.
Typically a plus size body shaper comes in light, moderate and firm control versions. In addition to control, the other factor in a comfortable body shaper is the material. Cotton blends are the best fabrics for body shapers, because these materials have greater airflow or “breathability.” This air exchange allows better moisture evaporation, helping the wearer feel cooler.
Consumers, especially first-time buyers, should always try on two or three brands of plus size shapewear before buying. To check the fit, sit down, stand up and bend over, then stand up once more and stretch the arms high overhead. With each movement, make sure the shaper doesn’t pinch or bind anywhere. Look for wrinkles or bulges in the fabric, especially in the crotch. The garment should fit as closely as one’s own skin without sagging or binding.
First-time buyers probably should get a plus size body shaper with light control to get used to how the garment feels. Also, it can be smart to bring along the outfit for which the body shaper is intended. That way, a new wearer can be sure she’ll be delighted with her new silhouette!
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