Slim Down Instantly With Plus Size Girdles And Body Shapers

Maybe, you have missed a few days at the gym or have recently taken a break from your diet. What if there was a way that you could look instantly more svelte? New styles of plus size girdles and body shapers are fantastic for minimizing and smoothing those annoying bulges. They can also shrink your waistline by several inches, remove visible panty lines, and provide support for your bust and behind. Here's what you need to know when shopping for plus size girdles and body shapers.

Take An Accurate Measurement

Before selecting any plus size girdle or body shaper, have the store salesperson take measurements of your body. You will need to know your waist, hips, bust, sizes, as well as the length of your torso.

Decide On The Right Style

Foundation pieces, like girdles and shapers, are designed for specific purposes. Girdles can minimize tummies, waists, hips, and support your bust. However, they can be somewhat restrictive and bulky with underwires and clasps. So, they generally are not ideal to wear under clingy garments. But, if your goal is to cinch your waist to lose a few inches, a girdle is your best bet.

Body shapers, on the other hand, work by smoothing and shaping an entire area by using body-hugging spandex fabric. There are a variety of body shapers that provide a sleek, seamless look. With many different styles of shapers, you can choose from those that minimize from bust to thigh or just the waist, hips, and thighs. Because they don't have boning or underwire, they are very comfortable. Body shapers are perfect for minimizing bulges and contouring the behind.

Caring For Your Girdle Or Body Shaper

Like all good quality underwear, a little extra care is required. Wash girdles and body shapers in an undergarment bag in the washing machine on the gently cycle. Use a detergent that is especially for lingerie or delicates like Woolite. You can also hand wash these undergarments.

It is preferable to let girdles and body shapers drip dry because of the spandex in the fabric. Excessive heat and friction from a clothes dryer can cause them to lose their stretching abilities and their shape. If you have to place girdles and body shapers in a dryer, use only the delicate cycle.

Plus size girdles and body shapers are wonderful additions to any plus size woman's wardrobe. They will not only minimize a tummy or an unsightly bulge, they create a smooth, shapely look under the snuggest of garments.