Today we are going to compare the Nylonica Linea Classica Sheer 15 Thigh Highs. These are the largest size that they have available in the 4X. According to the sizing chart they only list height. These say they should fit someone that is 6'1" to 6'4". Since I am 6'2" I really do not see how these will fit someone 6'4". As you can see the fit comes up a little short for how I usually wear them. These are very comfortable to wear. The grip around the thigh is good. I have worn them out before and only had to adjust them a couple times. I do feel that these would fit better on someone that has a shorter inseam than my 37".
Below are the Glamory Comfort 20 in my preferred size of 2X. You can see how all the Glamory Comfort 20 Thigh Highs fit on me in all Six sizes here.
Today we are going to start our compare Glamory Comfort 20 Thigh Highs to Lane Bryant's Thigh High's with Backseam. Lane Bryant's sizing chart is 1X (5'-5'7", 155-210 lbs.), 2X (5'4"-5'10", 210-265 lbs.), 3X (5'7"-6', 250-300 lbs.). Glamory Hosiery sizing chart goes up to 5X (up to 6'6" and 330 lbs.)
Here are the Lane Bryant thigh highs on. Just so you are aware I am taller than their 3X sizing charts maximum height. I am 6'2" with a inseam measurement of 37". I am between the weight of the 2X.
Because I want to show how their largest size fits compared to Glamory's larges size, I will show Glamory's 5X as well as my normal size of the 2X.
As you can see they come up a little short. I did expect this though because after all I am taller than the maximum height. These are pulled as high as they will go. The grip is good around my thigh, but as I was walking around in them they did slide down and roll. This is a brand that I would never be able to wear though because I am too tall for them.
Above is the size I normally wear which is the 2X.
Above is the 5X.
I have already talked about in a previous post how each of the Glamory Comfort 20 fit on my measurements. As you ca see Glamory's largest size goes far beyond what Lane Bryant's largest size.
Here at Sassy Curves we wanted to show you how the Glamory Comfort 20 Thigh High fits. In later posts we will also compare these thigh highs to other brands. Below is the sizing guild as well.
Leg measurements are as follows:
Inseam: 37"
Upper Thigh Circumference: 26"
Middle Thigh Circumference: 24"
Lower Thigh Circumference: 21" Calf Circumference: 18.5"
From the images below you can see
that my thighs are long and is only a difference from from lower thigh
to upper thing of 5 inches. I also has very long legs at 37"
inseam so we also want to show that they will be long enough even when
you want to wear your short skirts or dresses.
As you can see with the Glamory Comfort 20 size large 40-42, they do not fit. They are not suppose though either.
The Glamory Comfort 20 size 1X 44-46 actually surprised me with the fit. These were stretched up as high as they would go. I feel though that with walking around in them for 8 hours and maybe even just a couple hours they would start to pull down on my leg and I would have to keep pulling them up. As I walk around though I never felt that they would roll down my leg. Mostly they would just start to pull down from the stretching of my legs from walking or sitting down and getting up.
The Glamory Comfort 20 size 2X 48-50. I am right on the cusp according to the sizing chart with these. These are also pulled up as high as they would go so with all day movement they would slide down a little. These have have worn before all day with a dress that reached just above the knees and never had a worry of exposing the lace tops.
The Glamory Comfort 20 size 3X 52-54. These are my preferred size to wear. Because I was right on the edge of the sizing guide of the 2X 48-50. These are also pulled up high just to show how high they will go. They actually would go higher if my legs were longer. I would never wear these this high though because I feel they may start to roll on me because it is up over my derriere. This is also the size I am wearing on my other leg so you can see these are perfect even when you want to wear a short skirt or dress.
The Glamory Comfort 20 size 4X 56-58. You may think that this is the same picture from the 3X 52-54, but its not. I actually purposely wore these with the lace seam showing so that I would not get confused myself. As you can see these look like they fit the same and for the most part they do. There is big difference though with these. The lace band is a little bit looser to allow for more ample thighs that mine. They also easily went up higher on to my derriere. Although they were a little bit looser on my thigh, I still feel that they would last all day staying put and not slide down.
The Glamory Comfort 20 size 5X 60-62. These have the same issues that the 4X 56-58 have. As you can see the fit went up even higher on my derriere. Also even looser on my thigh and also not as compressed around my leg. For my leg measurements these may slide down. This size is made for legs that have a thigh measurement difference greater than 6 " between the lower thigh and the upper thigh circumference.
We are always hearing how women don't like to wear thigh highs because they just roll down. Well maybe you are just wearing the wrong size. As I mentioned before we will put other brands to the test. we will be comparing them side by side. So far we haven't found a better pair that fit like Glamory Hosiery does.
I follow several blogs and this one, fullerfigurefullerbust
by Georgina is always a great read and full of information and
inspiration. This blog speaks to so many different issues. check out her
blog to see why she is so great.
She offers her advice to bra fitting and customer service and understanding what a correct bra fit is….
In an ideal world this is how I would like everyone’s bra fitting
experience to go in EVERY STORE. A girl can dream, indulge mine…
Upon entering the lingerie store/department it would be nice to be
acknowledged by a member of staff within a few minutes. They don’t have
to come over and try to sell something but just make me aware that they
have noticed me so that I feel welcome – buying lingerie is a personal
and sometimes an embarrassing thing to do for some women. When I ask for
a fitting I would like to be given one or at least be offered to be
booked in for one in the near future, bearing in mind that it may have
taken a lot for me to pluck up the courage to even do that as I may be
shy and ashamed of my body.
When I go in for the fitting I would usually expect to keep my own bra
on and be assessed in that. There should not be a tape measure in sight!
The fitter should ask me what size the bra is and how long I have had
it for whilst checking how loose the band is and how I am sitting in the
cups. I would then expect them to bring me several sizes around what
they think I am, for example, if I am in a newish bra that is a 32 and I
am already on the tightest hook and I am spilling out of the G cups
then I’d like to be brought some 28HH/J and 30H/HH backed bras to try
on. If they do not have such sizes in stock then I would like to be
given a rough idea of what I may be and politely told that unfortunately
those sizes are not currently in stock and maybe they could order some
in for me or advise where I might find such sizes. Making a quick sale
that then doesn’t work well for a woman is not as important as gaining
the respect of the customer who will not forget such excellent service
and will recommend it to others.
I would like the fitter to pull on the band, adjust the bra straps and
ask me to try my top/dress on over the top of the bra so that I can see
what kind of shape and look I am given and what the cut of the bra is
like. The fitter should explain about the function of the bra. They
should tell me how the band is there to give the majority of the support
and that is why a tight firm band is necessary or else the shoulders
will take the strain and this will cause aches and pains and discomfort.
A loose band will ride up at the back causing the cups to sit lower at
the front and making the wearer hunch over. They should explain how yes
it may feel very tight and uncomfortable at first but bras need breaking
in (just like shoes!)
and so it may take a few wears before it becomes less noticeable. The
straps should be tightened enough to give a good shape but not so much
that it pulls the cups up onto the breasts. The underwire needs to sit
under the breasts and the central gore flat between them. I would want
the fitter the make sure I am completely happy in the bra that they have
fitted me in and stress that my size may differ from brand to brand,
but thanks to the tips they have given me I should be able to fit myself
until my next fitting in a few months time.
You wouldn’t sell a car to someone who didn’t know how to drive it
and yes, that may be a drastic comparison but it should apply to bras.
They can be the difference between a women hating or loving her body,
between considering surgery or celebrating her curves, between having
crippling back pain or walking tall. Bra fitting is not a matter that
should be taken lightly and not something that should be undertaken by
women who don’t really understand every aspect of a bra and what it can
and cannot do. It’s not asking for too much as shops like Bravissimo and
Leia can do it and do it well so come on the rest of the high street,
if this 23year old waitress can do it then so can you! Increase your
size selection, brush up on your knowledge and make us proud of our
perky perfectly encased breasts, no matter what size or shape we are!
Shopping for plus size intimate apparel nowadays is so easy and enjoyable especially when you can do it right at the comforts of your home. Some people would prefer shopping personally to know if it fits well while some would just choose to shop online for convenient purposes. No matter what you prefer, purchasing plus size lingerie still have guidelines which you don’t want to dispense on your checklist. So you won’t fall for that ill-fitting and regretful purchase incident just like what you have experienced before.
SIZE does Matter
When you are purchasing plus size lingerie or any lingerie, it is important to measure the important dimensions of your body needed to have a full coverage. Remember: One size up or down isn’t a good idea at all. If you are trying to get the maximum support of lingerie, you should definitely give your size according to the shop’s size chart.
And if the design of your choice is not available to your size, don’t push it because it can only make you feel uncomfortable and it will only make your contours very unflattering.
Know Your Shape.
Knowing your body well makes you choose the right style of clothes and undergarments. Some clothes make your body look bigger and some much slimmer. If you are trying to get a proper coverage to your body your cup size and even the shape of your corsets must exactly match your body type. If what you wear squeezes out your skin or cutting your flesh in an uncomfortable and your body looks more disproportionate, ditch out that lingerie and style. There are other lingerie styles which complement your body shape and at the same time make it more flattering.
Ask your lingerie store.
The most important thing to do if you are clueless with what to buy or there’s bothering you before you purchase, you can ask your lingerie store so they can guide you with your concerns.
Walking around inside the mall just to spot the perfect dress for your evening date seems like walking around in infinity. No ending and you do not know if it leads you to your goal. That’s what most plus size feel each time they shop for clothes not only for dating but as well as for school and work.
Most stores today offer limited styles and designs for plus size women and that’s really disappointing for someone who wished for something to wear fashionably. Also, most full figured women settle for loose shirts, hoodies and jogging pants. As long as it makes a person comfortable and confident we have nothing against it but what if it only gives you comfort and lets your confidence evaporate? Well, let’s admit it, we are buying clothes to feel good about ourselves.
The Reason For Sassy Curves:
We want every woman of all ages and of different sizes to feel comfortable and confident all at the same time no matter what skin and what weight they are in. We desire to provide the best information needed in establishing a good physical, emotional and spiritual attitude towards anything which includes lingerie especially plus size lingerie and other contributing factor to empower women and above all, to give everyone the convenient way to be able to face each day heads-up.
A corset's prime feature is its waist cinching capability. Unlike girdles or waist cinchers or corselettes, a real corset will take your waist in by at least 2-4 inches. Curvy women may find that a corset can take their waist in six inches or more. In other words, a woman with a 34" waist could go down to a 28" waist with good corsetiere and proper waist training.
But before you start dreaming of itty bitty wasp waists, I have to stress the importance of breaking in your corset. I can't tell you how much it distresses me to see someone abuse a corset. I just don't understand why you spend a couple hundred dollars, if not more, on a garment and then not take care of it. So, before one of you makes me cry with a tale of a broken busk, let me share with you the best way to break in a corset.
Actually, before I start that, I should say that you want to have a empty stomach and an empty bladder before you put on a corset. Eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom are very...adventurous enterprises when you're all cinched up.
So...the first thing you want to do when you get your corset is loosen it all the way. If you've ordered a corset that's 4" smaller than your waist, you will not be able to get it on if it's laced up tightly. If your corset has a front closure, like a busk, you also want to undo that. Make sure your corset is right side up (sometimes indicated by the presence of garter loops; if uncertain, e-mail the manufacturer), then bring it around your body, making sure the modesty panel is flat if you have one.
Hooking the eyes is where I have the most trouble, and I find that starting from the middle works best. If you start from the ends, the single hooked closure you manage to fasten acts like a hinge, keeping all the other closures well out reach. Exhale, sucking in your tummy, and fasten the rest.
At this point, it's helpful if you have someone there with you, but if not, no worries. Reaching behind, grab the lacing loops (sometimes called rabbit ears), and pull them away from your body. Now, since you're breaking the corset in, you don't want to pull too tightly. Now is not the time to see how small you make your waist. Pull until you have a little bit of cinch and a little bit of tension, then stop, tie your laces and go do something else. I've embedded a video from What Katie Did if you're a visual learner.
If you feel like it, you can tighten again later, but it's very important not to rush things. Being overeager can result in broken busks, warped ribs, snapped laces, torn grommets, and any number of expensive, hard-to-repair nasties. Never tighten until it's painful or you're having a trouble breathing.
I didn't mention this before, but you may want to have a undershirt or tube top on under the corset. That way, your body oils won't stain the corset.
When taking the corset off, do not, I repeat--Do Not--unfasten the busk first. You have to loosen the laces and then, when your corset is loose enough to wiggle around a bit, then unhook the busk. Unhooking the busk first could break your corset, and we don't want that happening.
After you're done wearing your corset, hang it up to air out (with the laces over the hanger). You can leave it there until your next wear or fold it up for later. Never wash a corset (other than perhaps a damp cloth on the outside). For more cleaning instructions, you want to contact the manufacturer.
This is a repost of a blog I follow from Treacle the founder of The Lingerie Addict blog
