girdle sizes

[PaulaC]

I have been trying to purchase the correct size girdle for me and not buy to many to find out what size I need. Can someone give me any advice as to sizing. I wear men's jockey shorts waist size 44. My pantyy size is 8 in hi cuts and 9 in briefs from Bali. Thank all for your help and advice.

Paula

[Carol Ann]

PaulaC,

You need to go to a website where you can find a sizing chart, most site have a chart and tell you what you need to know.

[Steve]

http://www.guysingirdles.com/index.html

I suggest you buy some at an CD Friendly Store. Lane Bryant when they 1st open up. They can suggest something that can work.

DM

[SandiAnne]

PaulaC

I would strongly urge that you use the url noted (www.guysingirdles.com/index.html) as an excellent resource on sizing. I found of particular interest the part of "Women's Girdles for Men" the sub-section titled "How to Measure for a Women's Girdle"
Until I read that, I spent (too much) money onone that was too tight and on another that was too loose in the seat.
Good luck in your shopping!

Sandianne

[JoAnnDallas]

Interesting site, but it only deals with girdles that also cover the crotch. I wonder is the girdle size is different for a OBG?

[Deidre Taylor]

JoAnn, the sizing for a girdle should remain the same whether it is a panty girdle or an OBG. The sizes are for women and based on the waist and hip size with most accommodating a differential in the 8 to 10" range. I wear a size 10 skirt and generally a medium girdle fits me just fine.

[Danielle S]

I recently went to Sally Anne's Corset Shop in Chicago for a fitting, intending to buy a high waist zipper panty girdle. We found that, at least for me, I took a considerably smaller size in an open bottom zipper girdle than in a HWPG, even though both were by Rago. So for me, there seemed to be a real difference in panty vs. open sizes

Danielle S

[Ann Stef]

Look up "Zona, the girdle zone". Lots of info there. Generally, 2" under on the waist size will give you a snug fit at the hips. Womewn difference is about 12 inches, man about 5".

[Jean Marie]

I am surprised you can wear a size 8 in panties with a 44 inch waist, like you I am a fuller figured girl and wear larger panty size then that. I find that most girdles run small, so be prepared to move up in sizes.

[Susan]

I need a max of a 28" waist in girdles - they are getting harder to find

[EmilyN]

PaulaC

I would strongly urge that you use the url noted (www.guysingirdles.com/index.html) as an excellent resource on sizing.....
Sandianne

wonderful site! thanks! i love my girdles almost as much as my corsets.

[EmilyN]

Look up "Zona, the girdle zone".......

another wonderful site, thank you! my lucky day!

[DeeDee]

I'm not an expert but I do know that some girdles tend to "roll down" For an all-in-one, OBG, I've found that going with your breast size works best....at least for me>
Hugs
DeeDee

[KimberlyS]

I'm not an expert but I do know that some girdles tend to "roll down"

I wear mostly girdles that have boning around the waist to stop the roll down. I also like the firmer support they have. But the boned girdles, and really girdles in general are getting harder and harder to find.

[Gwen Lee]

I've found a lot of variation in girdle size, depending on style. I have both a medium and large girdle that fit well. I do like the boning in the waist, to both prevent roll down and help slim the waistline. Just wish I had the ovaries to try them on in the store. LOL.