According to a recent study, 75% of customers buying clothes on the internet are women. As we all know women are not all built the same, neither should our clothes all be cut the same. For full figured women, we have hourglass figure; rectangle shape; triangle shape; diverted triangle shape…. Finding a plus size swimwear or plus size lingerie especially over internet is a big task.
It is the best if you know your body measurements and body shape. Always look at the swimsuit size chart before you order, every manufacturer or designer has their own sizing measurements.
Size charts can also vary in different countries. They even have different measurement systems. For instance, if you are in countries that use metric system and you want to buy swimsuits online from a country using imperial system, you will have to convert their sizing dimension which is in Inch into Centimetre: say, if the bust is 40’ (inches): 40 x 2.54 = 101.6, it will be 101.6cm; vice versa from countries using metric system if the bust is 101.6 cm and you convert into inches: 101.6 : 2.54 = 40 Inches.
For plus size swimsuits/ swimwear, sizing is not the same among countries.
Size 14 in Australia is generally equal to size 12 (USA), size 14-16 (UK) and size 42 (Europe); so do not rely on the sizing number itself. With plus size lingerie, the sizing is more simple and universal in size 1X to 4 or 5X but there are still different measurements between lingerie brands.
You can not use your dress size for plus size swimsuit size. If your dress size is 14 then your swimsuit size may vary from 16 or 18 (depends on manufacturers). A good rule of thumb is to know your body measurements and compare them to the swimsuit’s size chart on the website that you plan to buy.
Before ordering a plus size swimsuit or plus size lingerie, you should spare some time to read through the product’s description. Usually, online sellers indicate body shape (long, medium or short torso) suitability for the style/design in their descriptions.
Due to health regulation, most of online shops will not accept lingerie return, but with plus size swimwear, make sure you know a website’s return/ refund policy before placing an order.
Last but not least, get recommendation from your friends, family or colleagues who are experienced in purchasing plus size swimwear/ plus size lingerie online.
Find real testimonials from previous customers who were happy enough to post their comments on a website.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Lingerie Caring Tips
Extra care needs to be taken when putting your delicate lingerie on, do it gently and to avoid damage, remove all jewellery with sharp objets when dressing.
Most of lingerie is made from delicate fabric and some of women’s sleepwear include lace or mesh, should be treated with care. The tips below will help you keep your sexy babydoll lingerie last longer.
You should read care instruction label on the lingerie carefully before first time wash; generally, the best way is to wash it by hand in cold water with gentle liquid soap (hand washing liquid) or baby shampoo; do not twist or wring the lingerie as it may cause creases/ wrinkles and extra gentle care needed when washing lace lingerie. Avoid wearing rings with sharp objects that can snag or pull the threats out when you rub the sleepwear. Hang it drip dry in shade (the lingerie’s colour will last longer that way)
If the instruction advice is your lingerie should be dry clean only, you should follow it strictly, otherwise the fabric may be shrank or stretched out and the lingerie will be ruined.
To machine washable lingerie (as recommended on the label), you should put your lingerie in a mesh bag (you can find the bag from a two-dollars shop); wash them together with other delicate clothes and set your washing machine on delicate cycle in cold water.
Never put your lingerie in the clothes dryer because the heat may degrade the fabric.
Do not tumble dry: Tumble drying causes the elastane to degrade and could damage the delicate lace and detailing of your lingerie.
Do not bleach because it will damage the delicate fabrics and will affect the colours
Do not iron your lingerie UNLESS the instruction says otherwise; for the lingerie that you can iron, set the iron at low level because most of lingerie is made from nylon and will get damage easily in hot iron.
With special care for your favourite lingerie, you can keep it in pristine condition for as long as you want it.
Most of lingerie is made from delicate fabric and some of women’s sleepwear include lace or mesh, should be treated with care. The tips below will help you keep your sexy babydoll lingerie last longer.
You should read care instruction label on the lingerie carefully before first time wash; generally, the best way is to wash it by hand in cold water with gentle liquid soap (hand washing liquid) or baby shampoo; do not twist or wring the lingerie as it may cause creases/ wrinkles and extra gentle care needed when washing lace lingerie. Avoid wearing rings with sharp objects that can snag or pull the threats out when you rub the sleepwear. Hang it drip dry in shade (the lingerie’s colour will last longer that way)
If the instruction advice is your lingerie should be dry clean only, you should follow it strictly, otherwise the fabric may be shrank or stretched out and the lingerie will be ruined.
To machine washable lingerie (as recommended on the label), you should put your lingerie in a mesh bag (you can find the bag from a two-dollars shop); wash them together with other delicate clothes and set your washing machine on delicate cycle in cold water.
Never put your lingerie in the clothes dryer because the heat may degrade the fabric.
Do not tumble dry: Tumble drying causes the elastane to degrade and could damage the delicate lace and detailing of your lingerie.
Do not bleach because it will damage the delicate fabrics and will affect the colours
Do not iron your lingerie UNLESS the instruction says otherwise; for the lingerie that you can iron, set the iron at low level because most of lingerie is made from nylon and will get damage easily in hot iron.
With special care for your favourite lingerie, you can keep it in pristine condition for as long as you want it.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New Health Research Found on Real Size Women
People have thought plus size women are unhealthy bla..bla.. but today I found an interesting news article based on a health research in the UK and which is about " Carrying fat on the hips, thighs and bottom, rather than around the waist, has a range of health benefits and actively protects against diabetes and heart disease, experts at Oxford University said"
The rest will be on: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/6672675
The rest will be on: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/6672675
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2010
To all of my dear customers and followers,
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year 2010!
A Christmas message from Cindy - http://www.curvysea.com
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year 2010!
A Christmas message from Cindy - http://www.curvysea.com
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Swimwear Summer 2010 Trends
Designs for swimwear tend to come back to the late 70's and early 80's, styles from one-pieces, underwire one or two pieces to studding, metal rings, ruffles. Swimwear trends seem to leave out cutouts, revealing, sexy style, instead, they go back to more glamorous classic styling. Vintage swimwear designs are back with bright colours ruffles, feminine florals and unique one pieces, comfortable but sexy in fashionable cuts, become more popular than they have been in the past. Colours such as reds, greens and blues are main part of the swimwear season.
For lingerie, black lingerie including chemise or babydolls will always be trendy. Red is a perfect colour for lingerie, look for sexy lingerie sets in this color then you'll be right in style! Cobalt colour is a favourite and this coloured lingerie will look great on women in summer time. Lacy lingerie (whole or just lace on the bust) will be fashionable and seductive.
For lingerie, black lingerie including chemise or babydolls will always be trendy. Red is a perfect colour for lingerie, look for sexy lingerie sets in this color then you'll be right in style! Cobalt colour is a favourite and this coloured lingerie will look great on women in summer time. Lacy lingerie (whole or just lace on the bust) will be fashionable and seductive.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
What Swimwear Styles are Suitable for Plus Size Women?
It is a challenge for a plus size woman to find a swimsuit which fits her as well as flattering her appearance. So if it is your challenge, which style or design would give you a flattering solution?
- If you have a short neck or double chin: Avoid wearing swimwear styles with high neck cuts, it will make your neck look even shorter or the chin will look more obvious, instead, a swimsuit with a deep V neck cut or deep U neck cut will drive the eye away from the neck.
- If you have large arms: A swimwear with bright or bold prints on the bust will attract the attention and shift it away from the arms. You can also camouflage them by putting on a cotton or sheer polyester tunic / kaftan with deep colour when you get out of water.
- If your hips and thighs are large: A swimdress with colourful prints on the bust and plain dark/deep colours on the rest of the swimwear will do the tricks and will take the eye attention to the bust.
It has a similar effect for 2 piece skirtinis swimwear. The skirtini top with bold and beautiful all over print will distract the eye and the deep/dark plain coloured skirt will camouflage the hips and thighs.
- Tummy sticking out: Most plus size women face this problem. Swimdress with empire waist, a high-waisted dress, gathered just under bust with a long, loose skirt would be the best solution especially if there is colourful, bright print on the bust and the rest of the dress is in plain dark color.
A big "no-no" swimwear styles/designs for large size women are:
-Bikinis: They will show all of your bulging flesh and will attract staring.
-Monokinis (An one piece swimsuit with large cut-outs at the sides, front and back, with top and bottom connected only by a thin strap). These styles are suitable for young females with a flat stomach. The style has absolutely no support and no flaw camouflage for full figures.
-Swimwear with very high leg cuts, transparent swimwear (see-through when it is wet) or horizontal striped swimsuit.
Swimsuit style is a matter of personal choice but make sure you choose a swimsuit that you feel great wearing and you will enjoy this summer in style.
A new collection of one piece or two piece swimsuit, women's plus size swimwear, tankinis, skirtinis, swimdresses and plus size lingerie are available at http://www.curvysea.com/
- If you have a short neck or double chin: Avoid wearing swimwear styles with high neck cuts, it will make your neck look even shorter or the chin will look more obvious, instead, a swimsuit with a deep V neck cut or deep U neck cut will drive the eye away from the neck.
- If you have large arms: A swimwear with bright or bold prints on the bust will attract the attention and shift it away from the arms. You can also camouflage them by putting on a cotton or sheer polyester tunic / kaftan with deep colour when you get out of water.
- If your hips and thighs are large: A swimdress with colourful prints on the bust and plain dark/deep colours on the rest of the swimwear will do the tricks and will take the eye attention to the bust.
It has a similar effect for 2 piece skirtinis swimwear. The skirtini top with bold and beautiful all over print will distract the eye and the deep/dark plain coloured skirt will camouflage the hips and thighs.
- Tummy sticking out: Most plus size women face this problem. Swimdress with empire waist, a high-waisted dress, gathered just under bust with a long, loose skirt would be the best solution especially if there is colourful, bright print on the bust and the rest of the dress is in plain dark color.
A big "no-no" swimwear styles/designs for large size women are:
-Bikinis: They will show all of your bulging flesh and will attract staring.
-Monokinis (An one piece swimsuit with large cut-outs at the sides, front and back, with top and bottom connected only by a thin strap). These styles are suitable for young females with a flat stomach. The style has absolutely no support and no flaw camouflage for full figures.
-Swimwear with very high leg cuts, transparent swimwear (see-through when it is wet) or horizontal striped swimsuit.
Swimsuit style is a matter of personal choice but make sure you choose a swimsuit that you feel great wearing and you will enjoy this summer in style.
A new collection of one piece or two piece swimsuit, women's plus size swimwear, tankinis, skirtinis, swimdresses and plus size lingerie are available at http://www.curvysea.com/
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
How To Shop Online Safely For Plus Size Swimwear
Ten years ago, when choosing a swimsuit or lingerie in plus size range was quite a difficult task and there were not many choices, especially online. Now, a plus size woman can "google" or "Yahoo" (typing in the search engines' browser) key phrases such as "plus size swimwear; plus size swimsuits; plus size lingerie" and voila, she can find her swimwear /sleepwear from browsing through websites on the net. But how would you find a website that you can trust with your details including your credit card beside having a flattering swimsuit and a great customer service?
There are few tips to shop online for plus size swimwear:
- Look for the business registration number to see if the website is legitimate through their business registration with their countries goverments. For instance, in Australia we have ABN No.(Australian Business Number), usually, the ABN is located at the top or bottom of the Home page.
- Having anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall programs on your computer will also serve as protection from scams (e.g. McAfee anti-virus gives "safe or phishing" indication right next to websites' title on search results).
- Stay away from offers that are doubtful and suspicious. If they sound too good to be true, then they usually are.
- Ask your friends/relatives for any advice or any experience whether they have had great or terrible customer service from the company. Or simply to see if there are real testimonials from
customers' experience stated on the website.
Before purchasing swimwear or lingerie online, make sure you do your home work:
- Look at the company's refund/return for exchange policy. If they make the process difficult by questioning customers before they accept the return , then stay away.
- Know your body shape and size. It's best if you know your bust, waist, hips measurement because different manufacturers/brands/designs have different sizing system
- Double check your postal details especially your post code, on the check out system to make sure they are correct, if you mistakenly put a wrong postcode number then the delivery from the post office will be delayed or the parcel may simply go to a wrong place.
- Keep your order information email and any payment record until you have received the product.
There are few tips to shop online for plus size swimwear:
- Look for the business registration number to see if the website is legitimate through their business registration with their countries goverments. For instance, in Australia we have ABN No.(Australian Business Number), usually, the ABN is located at the top or bottom of the Home page.
- Having anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall programs on your computer will also serve as protection from scams (e.g. McAfee anti-virus gives "safe or phishing" indication right next to websites' title on search results).
- Stay away from offers that are doubtful and suspicious. If they sound too good to be true, then they usually are.
- Ask your friends/relatives for any advice or any experience whether they have had great or terrible customer service from the company. Or simply to see if there are real testimonials from
customers' experience stated on the website.
Before purchasing swimwear or lingerie online, make sure you do your home work:
- Look at the company's refund/return for exchange policy. If they make the process difficult by questioning customers before they accept the return , then stay away.
- Know your body shape and size. It's best if you know your bust, waist, hips measurement because different manufacturers/brands/designs have different sizing system
- Double check your postal details especially your post code, on the check out system to make sure they are correct, if you mistakenly put a wrong postcode number then the delivery from the post office will be delayed or the parcel may simply go to a wrong place.
- Keep your order information email and any payment record until you have received the product.
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