Your shapewear size is likely to be larger than the size you wear for regular clothing. Don’t be discouraged—it isn’t your body, it’s that brands run small! Popular brands are unfortunately the top offenders, including Amia, Ann Chery, Vedette, Leonisa, Co’coon and Fajate. If you’re debating between two sizes, we wholeheartedly recommend going with the larger size. Shapewear needs to stay in place and cover the areas it is supposed to with no visible bulges or wrinkles. You can achieve that by taking accurate measurements and referencing the general size chart below:

You may find it tempting to order a smaller size to make your waist as tiny as possible. But waist trainers are already designed to make your waist as small as it will get based on your current waist size (plus, waist trainers tend to run small!). Expect even the correct size to feel tight at first. Be mindful of a few brands that tend to run small, such as Amia, Ann Chery, Ann Michel, Fajate, Caribbean Shape and Flakisima. Below are two size charts; one for waist trainers with letter sizing and one for those with number sizing:

Corsets are adjusted by tightening the lacing in the back, which happily means you have complete control of the fit. Your current waist measurement is still your guide. Corsets are sized at 4-5 inches less than your waist measurement. Those 4-5 inches will be the gap in the back of the corset that you will close over time. For example, if your waist measures at 32 inches, your corset size is 28. Some of our corsets have letter sizing; in these cases only consider your current waist measurement and select the corresponding letter size:

Plus sizing is not uniform across shapewear brands, meaning you won’t be able to rely on ordering the same size for every garment. Make sure you have your current measurements, and don't underestimate or overestimate your curves. Some brands refer to plus sizes as Queen sizes. If we don't seem to carry your size at all, let us know! We would love to help find options for you.

Leisurewear and activewear, whether tops or leggings, will be closer to your regular clothing size. Nonetheless, sizes still vary by brand. This is where our custom sizing charts for each product come in handy again. Below is a general size chart with all measurements included, although you need only consider the measurements relevant to the coverage of the garment:

As there’s often less coverage with lingerie, proper sizing becomes even more crucial. You don't want to end up with a garment that is big enough to fall off or small enough to be too revealing. A bra or bustier requires exact measurements to avoid any issues with gaps or over-spilling. If you don’t know your measurements or haven’t been measured in a while, have a professional do it for you! The size chart below is not all-inclusive; remember to look closely at each garment’s specific size chart and ask for our advice if in doubt: