Fit Guide

What Size Shapewear Should You Get? A Sizing Guide

Shapewear sizing doesn't follow dress size. Here's how to measure, what to do when your waist and hips fall in different bands, and why sizing down never works.

What Size Shapewear Should You Get? A Sizing Guide

Shapewear sizing doesn't follow dress size. Here's how to measure, what to do when your waist and hips fall in different bands, and why sizing down never works.

Do You Wear Underwear Under Shapewear? The Hone...

Most shapewear has a built-in cotton gusset, so you don't need underwear underneath. Here are the three exceptions — and why wearing it over the top never works.

Do You Wear Underwear Under Shapewear? The Hone...

Most shapewear has a built-in cotton gusset, so you don't need underwear underneath. Here are the three exceptions — and why wearing it over the top never works.

Does Shapewear Stretch Out Over Time? What to E...

All shapewear loses compression eventually. Most of the drop happens in the first few wears and then levels off — here's the realistic timeline and when to replace.

Does Shapewear Stretch Out Over Time? What to E...

All shapewear loses compression eventually. Most of the drop happens in the first few wears and then levels off — here's the realistic timeline and when to replace.

Can You Put Shapewear in the Dryer? (No — Here'...

Elastane degrades permanently above 40°C. Household dryers run at 57–77°C, even on low. If you've already tumble dried yours, here's how to tell if it survived.

Can You Put Shapewear in the Dryer? (No — Here'...

Elastane degrades permanently above 40°C. Household dryers run at 57–77°C, even on low. If you've already tumble dried yours, here's how to tell if it survived.

How to Stop Shapewear From Rolling Down or Ridi...

Shapewear rolls down because it's too small, because the hem sits at the widest part of your thigh, or because the waistband has no grip. Here's how to tell which.

How to Stop Shapewear From Rolling Down or Ridi...

Shapewear rolls down because it's too small, because the hem sits at the widest part of your thigh, or because the waistband has no grip. Here's how to tell which.

How to Wash Shapewear So It Actually Lasts

Wash shapewear in cold water and hang it to dry. Never tumble dry it. Elastane degrades permanently above 40°C, and household dryers run at 57–77°C.

How to Wash Shapewear So It Actually Lasts

Wash shapewear in cold water and hang it to dry. Never tumble dry it. Elastane degrades permanently above 40°C, and household dryers run at 57–77°C.