What we wear has a large effect on how we feel about ourselves. In our daily lives it is important that the clothing we wear supports us in a positive way by making us feel confident and comfortable in ourselves and giving us the freedom and confidence to move. On this page you will find advice and links to guides that will solve the problem of how to buy activewear for your body shape.
Wear clothing that fits and flatters your body shape. Clothing that is designed for & suits your shape will look good on you, it will move with you, it will not cling to or pull or dig in. It will have space, ease and flare where needed to allow full movement.
Understand the style of clothing that will fit & flatter your body shape
Understanding your shape can provide some useful and insightful support into the style of movement clothing that you will feel comfortable and confident wearing… so you move more, live more.
Take a look at the body shape or height guides that relate to your body. Your body may be more than one shape so please look at the shapes that apply and always take into consideration your height. If you are a little unsure about your shape then start with… Identify Your Body Shape.
Our guides provide great advice and tips on buying activewear or movement clothing for your body shape.
Guide for big bust
Guide for narrow waist
Guide for straight chest/waist/hips
Guide for wide hips/butt/upper thighs
Guide for large waist
Guide for straight hips/thighs/legs
Guide for tall
Guide for short
Tips & Common Problems
Your body shape is unique and beautiful but you may not always feel this way, especially when you try to shop. Here are some tips and common problems that will help you shop successfully for your body shape.
A body has both length and width. To solve any problems and to help you buy activewear that you like to wear you need to think about your body and what kind of shape and height it is. A few common problems are given as examples below (for each one of these problems the opposite also applies whether that be long to short or wide to skinny). We recommend reading the guides above for a more complete understanding.
Examples;
Problem: A long body can cause gaps in your clothing between your top and bottom expecially when you move e.g. bending forward can expose your back. Solution: A long length top and/or high waist pants.
Problem: Having width through your hip, butt and thigh area causing pants to be tight and pull across the front of your lower body. Solution: Stretch fabrics, flaring or space in the design of the pants.
Problem: Wide upper thighs may mean you get chaffing between your legs when you move. Solution: Pants that have a crutch panel with no inner leg seam.
Last words…
Our advice is meant to help you buy activewear that you love. LiveLife Move your trusted online Movement Clothing Shop. Learn more about our Shop with Confidence promise so you can feel confident shopping from the comfort of your own home.