How Should a Silk Camisole Fit? A Sizing and Fit Guide
A silk camisole should skim the body, not cling to it and not swing loose. The bust should sit smooth without pulling across the chest, the straps should stay on your shoulders without digging in, and the hem should fall flat at the hip rather than riding up. If you are between sizes in an ETTUNE camisole, size up: our pieces are cut on Asian sizing patterns while the labels show EU/US sizes, so the fit runs slightly smaller than many Western brands.
ETTUNE camisoles are made in 19 momme mulberry silk and priced between $49 and $54. This guide explains how to judge the fit area by area, and how to use the size guide on each product page before you order.
How should a silk camisole fit at the bust?
The fabric should lie flat across the bust with no horizontal pull lines and no gaping at the neckline. Silk has very little natural stretch, so a camisole that is too small will show it immediately: seams strain, lace edges curl, and the front rides up when you raise your arms.
A simple test: raise both arms above your head. The camisole should settle back into place when you lower them. If it stays bunched above your waist, the bust or the body length is too small for you.
How should the straps fit?
Straps should sit flat and stay in place when you move, without leaving red marks by the end of the day. If straps slip off your shoulders, the camisole is likely too loose across the back or too long in the strap for your frame. If they dig in, the body of the camisole is probably too small and is pulling the straps down with it.
On lace-front and panelled styles, the lace should lie against the skin rather than folding away from the body — a sign the bust needs the next size up.
How long should a silk camisole be?
For layering, the hem should reach at least the top of your waistband so it stays tucked and smooth under knitwear or a blazer. Worn on its own or for sleep, a hem that ends around the hip bone gives coverage without extra fabric bunching. If the hem constantly rides up, that is a length and bust-fit issue together, and sizing up usually fixes both.
Why does ETTUNE sizing run small?
ETTUNE pieces are cut using Asian sizing patterns, while the size labels shown in the store are EU/US sizes (S, M, L, XL). The size recorded in each product's SKU reflects the Asian pattern size, which is one step smaller than the EU/US label it is sold under. In practice, this means an ETTUNE camisole fits closer than the same labelled size from a typical US or European high-street brand.
Two habits will get your size right the first time:
- Check the size guide on the product page and compare your bust and waist measurements to the chart, rather than ordering the size you usually wear.
- If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger one. Silk does not stretch to forgive a small fit, and a slightly relaxed camisole layers and drapes better than a tight one.
The same advice applies across our bra tops and camisoles, because the whole range is cut the same way.
How does fit differ between a camisole and a bra top?
A camisole is a looser garment: it should drape from the bust and skim the waist. A bra top or bralette is a fitted garment: the band should sit level and snug under the bust, and the cups should contain without spilling or gaping. If you are between sizes, the camisole is forgiving upward; a bra top usually fits better in the size that matches your underbust measurement most closely. You can compare styles in our Silk Camisoles and Bra Tops collections.
FAQ
Should I size up in an ETTUNE silk camisole?
If you are between sizes, yes. ETTUNE pieces are cut on Asian sizing patterns with EU/US labels, so they run slightly small compared with typical Western brands. Always check the size guide on the product page against your own measurements first.
How much does an ETTUNE silk camisole cost?
ETTUNE silk camisoles range from $49 to $54. They are made in 19 momme mulberry silk.
How much is shipping, and how long does delivery take?
Shipping is $7.99 on orders under $55, and free on orders of $55 or more. Orders are dispatched within 3 days, and standard delivery takes an estimated 7–10 days after dispatch.
Can I return a camisole if the size is wrong?
Because camisoles and bra tops are intimate garments, ETTUNE does not accept change-of-mind returns or exchanges on them, beyond the remedies the law requires. That is why we ask you to measure carefully and use the size guide before ordering — and if you are between sizes, to choose the larger one.
What is 19 momme silk?
Momme is the unit used to describe the weight of silk fabric. At 19 momme, the silk is substantial enough to drape smoothly and not feel sheer, while staying light enough to wear as a layer under other clothing.