In selecting a slimming men’s girdle, there are lots of different types to choose from.  There are compression shirts which look like a normal undershirt but are of a tighter fit.  In fact, some compression t-shirts might be described as athletic wear because of the added bonus it gives to wearers in controlling core muscle temperature and the moisture wicking ability.  However, if you’re a man suffering from gynecomastia or man boobs, a compression undershirt is perfect for you in hiding your breast fat.

Or, if you also have a belly going on in addition to the manboobs, then you can opt for a complete girdle suit in which there’s a girdle shirt attached to the girdle brief component.  This will make the man feel extra snug, fit and confident in his support underwear.

There are also men’s waist cinchers available on the market which acts like an ace bandage compressing the waist but less annoying with having to wrap it around belly.  This works wonders as a belly buster.

And perhaps due to sports, some men are familiar with girdles for men but this time, it’s worn to slim one down.  Depending on the needs of the man, the girdle can reach high in the torso to hide the fat rolls and the protruding stomach.  A girdle is also great for slimming the hips and the squeezing the thighs.  Men’s girdles also have the convenience of fly openings.

For guys who are looking to slim down, there is lots of men’s girdle underwear to choose from.  All you need is to get the body shaper that’s right for you.

Underworks Mens Compression Tanksuit Girdle Shirt

SPANX Zoned Performance Compression Tank Top Shapewear

Equmen Firm Control Shapewear V-Neck Tee

RIPT FUSION Firm Control Shapewear Tank

When comparing the girdle to the corset, you will find that the girdle is stretchy and doesn’t actually shape the body as the corset does. Instead the girdle is used to tone down the site of cellulite and love handles. In addition, instead of physically having to suck in the tummy, the girdle does that for you making it a little easier to fit into those jeans.

There are many different reasons why men wear girdles as well. One main reason is for back support. The girdle can be used to either prevent back pain or to help relieve soreness after strenuous activity. The pressure from the girdle on the sore muscles can help with swelling and to eliminate some discomfort. Other reasons like personal appearance and weight control are high on the list as well. A men’s stomach girdle can compress on a man’s belly making him feel fuller sooner when eating meals, and it is also an easy way to tell if you are gaining weight if it starts to fit snugger than usual.

A men’s stomach girdle can be purchased in most men’s department stores or specialized men’s girdle stores. To measure oneself for a girdle, simply measure the girth around the belly button.  The men’s girdle is usually found to be cheaper than a woman’s, even so many guys find the women’s girdle to be more comfortable.

Every body is different and there are lots of styles to choose from as well.  You might want extra higher support around the torso or you might opt for a compression undershirt.  There are also full body girdles for men as well.  You may also find that depending on the activity you are involved in, different girdles support differently so stock up for different occasions.

Underworks Mens Compression Tanksuit Girdle Shirt

SPANX Zoned Performance Compression Tank Top Shapewear

Equmen Firm Control Shapewear V-Neck Tee

RIPT FUSION Firm Control Shapewear Tank

A woman’s girdle isn’t something you can pull on like a pair of boxers or briefs.  You have to be more gentle with it or risk ripping it.  There are zippered girdles or pull on girdles.  Since girdles are meant to be tight, expect some resistance in putting them on.

Put one foot into one pant leg and then the other.  Pull the girdle up from both sides as far as it will go on your thighs evenly.  Next, work on pulling one side up with both hands.    Don’t try to pull it all the way up but work at it slowly.  Try the other size and pull it to as far as you did with the first side.  Take turns pulling one side and then the other until it is as high as you want it to go.  If you have on a zippered girdle, hook the eyelets of the zippered side and flatten out the zipper.  Pull up the zippered tab and make sure you don’t catch anything.

Wearing underwear  that is meant for a woman can pose some difficulty for men.  After all, a woman’s hips, waist and general proportions are different than a man’s sizing.  However, this isn’t hard to over come.  For a man to buy a support girdle for the first time, he usually feels more comfortable doing it online.  This is natural until he feels more comfortable venturing out in special lingerie stores, corsetiers and seamstresses.  The general rule of buying a girdle for men is to buy one size smaller than your natural waist size if you are going to buy a woman’s girdle.  Of course, if it is specially designed for guys, you won’t have this conversion issue.

For men buying girdles for the first time, get as much information as you can and know what is out there.   There are lots of resources for this growing community.

Underworks Mens Compression Tanksuit Girdle Shirt

SPANX Zoned Performance Compression Tank Top Shapewear

Equmen Firm Control Shapewear V-Neck Tee

RIPT FUSION Firm Control Shapewear Tank