Bamboo bodysuit, how to wear it
Short answer: A bamboo bodysuit lies flat against the body and stays in place under a skirt or trousers. Choose by torso length, sleeves and leg opening, and wear it as a base under jeans, a skirt or a blazer.
How a bamboo bodysuit works
A bamboo bodysuit is a one-piece garment that covers the torso and reaches below the waist. It stays in place and does not ride up like an ordinary top, which makes it good under trousers or a skirt. Bamboo in clothing is viscose made from bamboo, and many find the fabric soft.
Choose the right length and cut
The most important thing is that the torso length suits your body, otherwise the garment can pull. Look at the bamboo bodysuit and compare cuts, sleeves and leg openings before you decide. If you have a long torso, go up a size if it feels short.
A bodysuit under trousers and jeans
Under trousers and jeans a bodysuit is a piece that never rides up. The fabric lies flat, and you avoid a top hem bunching at the waist. Choose a shade close to your skin tone if you wear light trousers, so nothing shows through.
Under a skirt and dress
Under a skirt and dress a bodysuit works well as an inner layer. It keeps the torso in place and gives a smooth line under thin fabrics. Check that the leg openings do not cut into the thighs when you sit, since a size that is too small can be felt.
As a layer under a blazer and knitwear
A bodysuit is a good base under a blazer, cardigan or knitted jumper. It adds no extra fabric at the waist, and you can take off the outer layer without feeling half dressed. Choose one with sleeves if you want a warmer layer.
Underwear and long sleeves together
When it gets colder, you can wear the bodysuit with bamboo underwear for women that matches in colour and material. Or put a women's long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt over the bodysuit for an extra layer. Keep the colours in one family so it all looks calm.
Washing so it keeps its shape
Follow the care label and wash the bodysuit at a low temperature, preferably in a laundry bag. Avoid high heat when drying, because seams and fastenings can be affected. Let it dry flat or hanging, so the fabric keeps its shape and lasts longer.
Try it and adjust until it fits
Try a new bodysuit by sitting, bending and raising your arms. If you feel it pulling or cutting in, the size is probably wrong. A bodysuit should sit firmly without pressing and feel like a part of you after an hour or so.
Frequently asked questions
How should a bodysuit fit?
It should lie flat against the body without pulling or cutting in. Try sitting and bending to feel whether the torso length suits you.
Can I wear a bodysuit under jeans?
Yes, a bodysuit lies flat under jeans and does not ride up. Choose a shade close to your skin tone if the trousers are light.
How do I wash a bamboo bodysuit?
Follow the care label and wash at a low temperature, preferably in a laundry bag. Avoid high heat, and let the garment dry flat or hanging.
