Body First
Begin with your current body measurements rather than the size printed on another brand. Construction, stretch, and intended compression can vary significantly between garments.
Performance starts with the right fit
Find a fit that supports movement without distraction. This guide brings together body measurements, garment intent, compression levels, and category-specific recommendations for Flowella performance apparel.
Measure close to the body over lightweight clothing. Keep the tape level, relaxed, and comfortably fitted without pulling it tight.
Designed around movement
Flowella sizing is designed around real movement rather than a static silhouette. Each product category balances support, flexibility, coverage, and layering space differently.
Begin with your current body measurements rather than the size printed on another brand. Construction, stretch, and intended compression can vary significantly between garments.
Consider how you plan to wear the piece. High-intensity training may call for closer support, while commuting, recovery, and layering often benefit from a more relaxed fit.
Stretch performance fabrics naturally contour the body. Weatherproof, insulated, and structured layers provide less stretch and may require additional room through the chest, shoulders, or hips.
Choose the smaller size for a more sculpted, compressed feel. Choose the larger size for easier movement, softer shaping, or additional layering room.
Use a soft measuring tape
Stand naturally, keep your posture relaxed, and measure directly around the body. For the most useful result, record each measurement in both inches and centimeters before comparing it with the charts.
Measure around the fullest part of your bust. Keep the tape horizontal across your back and allow enough room to breathe normally.
Measure directly beneath the bust around the ribcage. Keep the tape secure and level without compressing your skin.
Measure around your natural waistline, usually the narrowest part of your torso. Avoid holding your breath or pulling the tape tight.
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of your hips and seat, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Measure from the top of the inner thigh down to the desired hem point. Use a well-fitting pair of pants as a reference when needed.
For one-piece or longline styles, measure from the top of one shoulder, through the legs, and back to the same shoulder point.
Recheck measurements after major training, body composition, or seasonal layering changes.
Core body measurements
These charts are general Flowella body-measurement references. Product construction and intended compression may create a closer or more relaxed wearing experience.
Use your bust as the primary measurement. For sports bras, compare both bust and underbust. For jackets and insulated layers, consider what you plan to wear underneath.
Use bust first, then waist to refine your choice.
Prioritize underbust security and full cup coverage.
Size up when wearing thermal or midweight layers underneath.
Use your hip measurement as the primary reference for fitted bottoms. Compare the waist to evaluate waistband security and the inseam to understand intended length.
Choose by hip measurement when waist and hip suggest different sizes.
Consider thigh room and preferred rise in addition to waist size.
Select the larger size for a relaxed seat or easier layering.
Use this chart when your measuring tape is marked in centimeters. Measure naturally and round to the nearest whole centimeter.
A compressed tape can lead to choosing a size that feels restrictive.
Repeat each measurement to confirm accuracy before selecting a size.
Compression and layering needs should guide your final decision.
Understand the wearing experience
Flowella garments are designed with different levels of body contact. Use this scale to understand how a piece may feel before you move, train, travel, or layer.
Easy through the body with extra room for airflow, casual movement, recovery, or layering. Common in selected joggers and outerwear.
Follows the body without significant compression. Designed for versatile movement, daily wear, and balanced comfort.
Close to the body with flexible shaping and secure movement. Common in performance tops, tanks, shorts, and everyday leggings.
Sculpted and supportive with noticeable hold. Designed for high-output training, controlled movement, and reduced garment shifting.
Category-specific guidance
Every Flowella category has a different performance purpose. Use these notes together with your measurements to choose the most appropriate size and wearing experience.
Designed for mobility through the shoulders and torso while remaining streamlined during movement.
Support depends on a stable underband, complete coverage, and straps that remain secure without digging.
Built to move freely through the arms and shoulders while maintaining clean coverage through the torso.
Designed to contour the waist, hips, and legs while supporting a stable, distraction-free range of motion.
Fit should remain secure through dynamic movement without restricting the thighs, seat, or hip flexors.
Structured shells require enough space through the shoulders and chest for movement and optional layering.
Thermal and insulated pieces work best when they sit close enough to retain warmth without limiting movement.
Designed with controlled ease through the hips and thighs and a tapered shape toward the ankle.
Coordinated sets should feel balanced across both pieces, even when your upper and lower body measurements fall into different sizes.
When measurements differ
Bodies are not standardized. When your measurements span multiple sizes, use the garment’s purpose and your preferred wearing experience to make the final decision.
For tops, bras, and jackets, prioritize the bust and shoulder area. A slightly roomier waist is usually more comfortable than restricted breathing or limited upper-body movement.
For leggings, shorts, and joggers, prioritize your hip measurement. The waistband should remain secure, but the fabric should not become overstretched through the seat or thighs.
Select the smaller size only when the fabric is designed for compression and your measurements remain within the stated range. Compression should feel supportive, never painful or restrictive.
Choose additional room in jackets, insulated layers, and joggers when wearing base layers underneath. Measure while wearing a similar layer combination for a more realistic result.
Choose the larger size for commuting, travel, recovery, or all-day wear. This provides softer shaping and additional movement without changing the intended performance character.
Sizing assistance
Review the most common sizing questions before selecting your Flowella performance apparel.
Choose the smaller size for a closer, more compressed fit. Choose the larger size for additional comfort, softer shaping, or layering room. For fitted bottoms, use your hip measurement as the deciding reference.
A sports bra should feel secure through the underband and stable during movement, but it should not restrict breathing or create painful pressure. The band should remain level and the cup area should provide full coverage.
The waistband should sit flat and remain secure through squats, running, stretching, and everyday movement. It should not roll, slide, create numbness, or require constant adjustment.
Choose your regular size for a streamlined fit over a lightweight top. Size up when you plan to wear thermal, fleece, or insulated layers underneath, especially if you prefer more shoulder mobility.
Compare the upper-body and lower-body charts separately. When one piece is designed with more compression, prioritize comfort in that component. Your ideal top and bottom size may not always be identical.
Yes. High-stretch performance fabrics may feel closer while still allowing full movement. Structured shells, insulated fabrics, and weatherproof materials stretch less and may require additional room.
Remeasure whenever your body composition, training routine, or layering needs change. Measuring again before purchasing a new category can also improve accuracy because each product type fits differently.
Personal fit guidance
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