Step 1: First, identify your body shape
. - Pear-shaped (wide hips, narrow shoulders): Narrow upper body, fleshy lower body. Choose styles with decorative upper body (cup sizes with lace, puff sleeves, sheer shawls) to draw attention to the upper body; Choose high-waisted or A-line short skirts for bottoms, avoiding hugging styles that cling to the hips;
- Apple shape (full waist and abdomen): Choose styles with V-necks or deep openings + waistline below the chest (imperial waistline), shifting the visual focus to the chest; Avoid waist corsets, horizontal stripes, and rigid steel rings;
- Hourglass shape (obvious measurements): offers the highest margin for error. You can choose a jumpsuit or a cinched waist style to maximize your advantages, but make sure the waistline is at the narrowest point;
- H-shaped (smooth curves): Creates curves with layering—lace patchwork, ruffles, sheer layering, making it more three-dimensional than close-to-body solid color styles.
Step 2: Measure and
sizeby measuring three lines (keep standing straight, do not tighten the soft tape):
- Bust: one lap horizontally through the nipple;
- Waist: the narrowest part of the waist;
- Hips: The fullest part of the buttocks is about one week horizontal.
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
Recommended Weight
S
78–84
60–66
84–90
45–52kg
M
84–90
66–72
90–96
52–58kg
L
90–96
72–78
96–102
58–65kg
XL
96–104
78–86
102–110
65–75kg
2XL
104–112
86–94
110–118
75–88kg
Selection Principle: For integrated types, select by the tightest part; two-piece sets can be selected separately. Prefer half a size larger than half a size small.
Step 3: Four frequent awkward points and solutions
1. Obvious strangulation marks: often due to small sizes or hard lace edges. Switch to soft lace + enlarge one size, and the stench marks disappear instantly;
2. Risk of wardrobe malfunctions: Short skirts paired with overly short inner layers or fabrics that are too thin can easily cause problems. Choose styles with anti-flash linings, or add a pair of safety pants yourself;
3. Shoulder strap slip-off: Choose adjustable or cross-strap styles, avoid purely decorative thin straps;
4. Ill-fitting but reluctant to return: Most lingerie brands do not support unconditional returns or exchanges (for hygiene reasons), so be sure to check the size chart before ordering, try on on the day you arrive, and contact after-sales immediately if any issues are found—this is the only window for remedy.
Three "awkward" buying habits
- Prioritize styles that can be worn as pajamas (silk camisoles, sheer robes) for comfortable wear with low risk of failure;
- Avoid styles that require complex wear (multi-layer straps, self-tie straps) as the first item;
- Dark colors don't necessarily make you look slimmer, but they definitely hide more details; Light colors look clean and are suitable for occasions where you want something "unforced."
In short: The secret to avoiding embarrassment comes in just two steps—first choose the right style based on your body shape, then measure your measurements according to your measurements; Style determines how good it looks, size determines whether you dare to relax.
