Choosing the right size is essential for anti-chafing shorts to remain comfortable throughout the day.
A well-fitting pair should move with your body without compressing your waist too much, creating creases under your clothes, or riding up your thighs frequently.
Choose Your Usual Size
In most cases, you can start with your usual pant or underwear size.
However, always consult the product's size guide before ordering. Measurements can vary depending on brands, materials, and styles.
How to Take Your Measurements Correctly?
To choose your size, mainly measure:
• your waist circumference;
• your hip circumference;
• possibly your upper thighs if this measurement appears in the guide.
Use a soft tape measure. Place it against your body without pulling it tight and make sure it remains parallel to the floor.
For the waist, measure the narrowest part of your torso. For the hips, measure the widest part.
What to Do When You Are Between Two Sizes?
When your measurements fall between two sizes, your choice depends primarily on the level of support desired.
Choose the larger size if:
• you prioritize comfort;
• you don't like tight clothing;
• you want to wear the shorts for several hours;
• your hips correspond more to the larger size.
Choose the smaller size only if your measurements remain close to this size and you prefer a more fitted cut.
How to Recognize Shorts That Are Too Small?
Shorts may be too small if they:
• tightly constrict the waist;
• leave significant marks;
• ride up frequently while walking;
• restrict movement;
• create an uncomfortable compression sensation.
Choosing a smaller size does not guarantee that the shorts will stay in place better. Excessive tension can, on the contrary, cause them to ride up.
How to Recognize Shorts That Are Too Big?
Shorts that are too big can:
• fall down while walking;
• create creases under clothing;
• move around the waist;
• not stay correctly positioned on the thighs.
The shorts should fit snugly against the body without being baggy or excessively tight.
Try Them With Your Outfits
Upon receipt, try on your shorts under the dresses, skirts, or pants you intend to wear them with.
Walk for a few minutes, sit down, and move normally. Check that they stay in place, do not show through your outfit, and remain comfortable.
Consult the Elva Size Guide
Before ordering your Elva anti-chafing shorts, consult the size guide and compare your measurements to choose the best fit.