One of the unexpected challenges of creating a garment that fits and feels like nothing you’ve ever worn before, is that the typical indications we rely on to signal poor fit, don’t apply.
Discomfort is usually the first sign something is too small, ex; pinching, digging, feeling restricted. The opposite is true when a garment is too big; you get laxity, wrinkling, and a feeling that things aren't totally secure.
Because of how CALA. MIA garments are constructed, you won’t really experience typical fit indicators, even in the wrong size. While this speaks to the comfort and flexibility of each style, it requires a little bit of learning to identify whether or not the size you’ve chosen is exactly right!
I am between a Medium and Large, and can wear both sizes comfortably. So to demonstrate, let's see how a Small, Medium, and Extra-Large fit on the same person (me, hi!) so you can see for yourself what to look for when evaluating fit, whether or not you may want to size up or down, and how each style is intended to look.
TANK BRA
✅ Front height is 80% bra, 20% cleavage
✅ Straps are straight, with no pinching or chafing at the underarm
✅ Medium support
✅ No underboob or spilling over
* If the cup depth feels a little shallow, it will relax a bit with wear.
TANK BODYSUIT
✅ Front height is 80% top, 20% cleavage
✅ Straps are straight, with no pinching or chafing at the underarm
✅ Medium support
✅ No spilling over
✅ leg line follows the hip crease
✅ No rolling, folding or digging
✅ Medium rear coverage
* If the cup depth feels a little shallow, it will relax a bit with wear.
HIPSTER
✅ Mid-rise
✅ leg line follows the hip crease
✅ No rolling, folding, digging or sliding down
✅ No gapping at the center back
✅ Medium rear coverage
BIKE SHORT
✅ Waistband sits at the natural waist
✅ No rolling or gapping at the waistline
✅ leg line feels secure without digging in or flaring out
✅ Inseam length is proportionate
✅ No excessive wrinkling at the back of the legs
✅ Back is opaque
I hope you found this guide helpful! If you have any questions, or don't feel your best in our pieces, please don't hesitate to reach out to hello@calamia.com for help.
Happy Travels,
Melissa