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How to Fit – Strapped Shaping Camisole Welcome! You’re about to learn how to find the strapped shaping camisole that’s the right size for you. To do so, you’ll be using your underbust and full-bust measurements. If you’re ready, let’s begin. This presentation will only last a few minutes. There are several reasons why a strapped shaping camisole can be a great intimates choice. First, because its design can incorporate a shelf bra, or sewn, foam, or bullet-molded cups, it may allow you to forgo wearing a separate bra, reducing the number of visible lines appearing under your clothes. Of course, if you desire greater bust support or definition, a favorite bra can also be worn underneath it. Second, a strapped shaping camisole is ideal for those with hard-to-fit bodies. If you have difficulty finding other shapers, such as bodybriefers, that fit you well because your torso is long or short, this silhouette is for you. Try pairing one with a waistline shaping brief or thigh slimmer. You’ll love the customization that a shaping camisole provides. Third, depending on the style, a strapped shaping cami may be worn as outerwear. Such a cami often has hidden underwires, or a shelf bra, and may feature a decorative neckline. A meant-to-be-seen cami pairs very well with a jacket or sweater. And finally, this silhouette delivers solutions to multiple problems including: back fat, muffin top, tummy pooch, and underarm bulge. Before we talk about sizing, here are a few really helpful tips. As you may know, getting into shapewear can be a workout. But you don’t have to get hung up when putting on your strapped shaping camisole. You’ll find the easiest way to put on this silhouette is by stepping into the neck of the garment, pulling it up over your hips, and then slipping your arms through its straps. Do not pull the cami over your head. Also, some styles incorporate a feature which allows for subtle, yet meaningful, fit adjustment. Their straps are designed with slides that can be set so that the cups will most comfortably and effectively support your bust. Lastly, since some camis are band-sized or generically-sized, and not bra-sized, they have greater fit adjustability, or room for error, in their cups. Such styles can be great alternatives for those who have a hard time finding a comfortable fit in the bust when trying on bra-sized shaping camis. But, be careful. Most strapped, band-sized and generically-sized shaping camisoles aren’t designed with foam cups, underwires, or bones. Such design works well for most women who wear average sizes. But, it may not have enough structure, and provide sufficient bust support, for those who wear plus sizes. If you fall into this category, we recommend that you wear a separate bra underneath your cami or find a bra-sized style that fits you comfortably. Now it’s time to figure out which strapped shaping-camisole size is right for you. To do this, you’ll need to measure the lengths around your underbust and full bust. You’ll need a flexible tape measure, a pencil and paper, and a mirror. You’ll also need a buddy to assist you. Now, we’re ready to get down to business. It’s best to take off your shirt when measuring your underbust, as the fabric gets in the way of accuracy. Place the tape measure around your torso, right underneath your breasts. Make sure that it lies flatly, and parallel to the ground, 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. For example, if your measurement is 29 3/8”, round down to 29”. Or, if your measurement is 31 ½”, round up to 32”. Write down this number, since we’ll next use it to calculate your bra band size. Take the number you just found and add 5” if it’s an odd number, or 4” if it’s an even number. Continuing with our examples, 29” + 5” = a 34” bra band size. Or, 32” + 4” = a 36” bra band size. Next, we’ll measure your full bust. Place the tape measure around your torso again, this time over the fullest part of your breasts. Make sure that it lies flatly, and parallel to the ground, all the way around your body. Round the result, up or down, to the nearest whole inch. For example, if your measurement is 37 3/8”, round down to 37”. Or, if your measurement is 37 ½”, round up to 38”. Again, write down this number. Now, subtract your bra band size that you calculated earlier from your full-bust measurement. Continuing with our examples, a 37” full-bust measurement – a 34” bra band size = a 3” difference. And, a 38” full-bust measurement - a 36" bra band size = a 2" difference. This difference between your full-bust measurement and bra band size determines your cup size. A 1” difference translates to an A cup, a 2” difference to a B cup, a 3” difference to a C cup, a 4” difference to a D cup, a 5” difference to a DD cup, and a 6” difference to a DDD or F cup. Continuing with our examples, the differences we just found by subtracting the bra band sizes from the full-bust measurements were 3 inches and 2 inches. Those results translate into C and B cup sizes, respectively. Combine your bra band size with your cup size and you’ll determine your bra size. A bra band size of 34” and a cup size of “C” correspond to a bra size of 34C. Similarly, a bra band size of 36” and a cup size of “B” correspond to a bra size of 36B. Your bra size is also your strapped shaping-camisole size for those styles using alpha-numeric sizing. However, your bra band size alone is your strapped shaping-camisole size for those styles using only numeric sizing. And, for those styles that are generically-sized, or available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, and 2XL, use your bra band size to find your generic camisole size on this chart. Your generic camisole size is your strapped shaping-camisole size. If you're tall or short, we recommend that you try on strapped shaping camisoles at your favorite brick & mortar store before buying one. If you don’t find a strapped shaping camisole that feels right for you, try pairing your own bra, with a torsette, to create your ideal shaping solution. That's it - now you’ll feel confident when looking for the strapped shaping cami that's right for you. For more information about how to fit strapped shaping camisoles, or any other shapewear silhouette, visit us at CupidIntimates.com/HowToFit or subscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/CupidIntimates. Thanks for watching! |