Recognize your body type

One of our virtues as a person is to be unique. Our individual characteristics are reflected not only on the inside, in our personality or the way we act, but also in how we see ourselves, how we feel, and the self-confidence with which we show ourselves to the world.

These physical characteristics show us the possibilities we have when choosing what to wear on each occasion. Thus, the basis for making the right decision is to know what type of body we have, and from there to know what allows us to show off our figure and attributes in the best way.

The variables that define our figure are shoulders, bust, waist and hips. If you take the measurement of the contour of each of them, you can easily know what your type of silhouette is. Here is how:

Where to measure ourselves to know our body?

1. Shoulders: measure the width of the shoulders, from the back.
2. Chest: measure the contour of the bust without modifying its natural shape, as tightly as possible.
3. Waist: the third measurement you need is the waist circumference, at its narrowest point.
4. Hip: the contour should be measured in its widest area.
5. Buttocks: measure the contour of the buttocks, and the contour below it.

We recommend you write down your measurements to then know what type of figure you are.

Hourglass: your shoulder and hip measurements are similar (within 5% of each other), and your waist is about 25% smaller than both.

Inverted triangle: your shoulder or bust measurement is at least 5% larger than your hip measurement.

Triangle or pear: your hip measurement is at least 5% larger than your shoulder or bust measurement.

Rectangle: your shoulder and hip measurements are similar (within 5% of each other), and your waist is less than 25% smaller than both.

Oval or apple: your abdomen measures about 10% more than your shoulders and hips.

If you do not feel completely comfortable with your body type, you already know that girdles are a perfect tool to mold our shape and thus achieve a slimmer and more curvilinear silhouette. They highlight our greatest attribute, and the best thing about these compression garments is that they are imperceptible under our clothes.

It is very easy to select your ideal girdle according to your needs, since there is a wide variety of designs on the market: bodysuits, onesies, fishermen, shorts, pantyhose, waistbands, vests, and more. Now that you know your body type, you can maximize results by knowing which garments best fit your shape:

• Reducing fajas for daily use: this type has a dual purpose. The first is for everyday use. The second is for those occasions in which it is urgent to reduce waist and abdomen size.
• Sports fajas: they have greater holding and compression power, but they are flexible and light, giving you firm support and freedom of movement while you exercise.
• Post-operative fajas: these are generally considered therapeutic girdles, but they are also designed to help maintain an ideal body posture or to alleviate discomfort in the lower back.

As you can see, there is a lot to choose from, and we are sure we have the right garment for you.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us for proper advice.