Lunalae Sizing Guide: How to Find Your Perfect Fit Across Every Collection

Lunalae is one of the most beloved polewear brands in the world  and one of the most common sources of first-order sizing confusion. The fabrics are beautifully stretchy, the cuts are designed specifically for pole training, and the size range doesn't always translate neatly from your usual activewear size.

If you've been hesitating to order because you're not sure what size to get, this guide is exactly what you need. It covers how Lunalae sizing works, how to take your measurements correctly, how to read their size charts, what happens when you fall between sizes, and the specific quirks of different Lunalae collections that affect fit.

Get this right on your first order and you'll wonder why you waited so long.

Why Lunalae Sizing Is Different From Regular Activewear

Before the measurement guide, it helps to understand why Lunalae sizing requires its own approach rather than just ordering your usual size.

The fabric stretches significantly. Lunalae uses high-quality nylon-spandex blends with excellent four-way stretch and recovery. These fabrics are designed to move with the body through extreme ranges of motion  which means they accommodate a wider range of measurements than regular activewear fabrics. A piece that feels snug standing still will stretch comfortably through a full deep squat or invert.

The cut is pole-specific. Lunalae shorts and tops are cut with pole training in mind  which means the leg openings are higher, the waistbands are wider and more structured, and the overall silhouette is more fitted than general gym wear. This pole-specific cut interacts with your measurements differently than a standard athletic short.

Size labels vary by collection. Lunalae periodically updates their fit across collections. A size M in one collection may not fit identically to a size M in another. This is why always checking the specific size chart for the item you're buying  rather than assuming your size carries across - is so important.

Step 1: Take Your Measurements Correctly

The foundation of getting your Lunalae size right is accurate measurements. This takes five minutes and eliminates the most common source of ordering mistakes.

What you need: A flexible measuring tape (the kind used for sewing, not a rigid tape measure). Measure in centimetres for the most accurate comparison to Lunalae's size charts.

Wear minimal, form-fitting clothing when measuring  or measure directly against the skin. Bulky layers add measurement inaccuracy.

The Four Key Measurements

Waist: Find the narrowest point of your torso - typically at or slightly above the navel. Stand naturally, don't hold your breath or suck in, and wrap the tape snugly but not tightly. Note this measurement.

Hip: Find the widest point of your hips and seat - typically about 8-9 inches below your natural waist. Wrap the tape horizontally around the fullest point. This is usually the most important measurement for Lunalae shorts.

High Hip: Measured approximately 4 inches above your standard hip measurement. This is specifically relevant for high-waisted styles  where the waistband sits. If a piece has a high waist, this measurement determines your comfort at the waistband.

Inseam (for shorts length reference): From your inner thigh crease down to where you want the shorts to end. Not always on Lunalae's chart, but useful for comparing when different styles have different inseam lengths.

Write these four numbers down before you look at any size chart.

Step 2: Read the Lunalae Size Chart

Lunalae provides size charts on each product page - use the chart for the specific item you're ordering, not a general Lunalae chart. The sizing can vary slightly between collections.

Their charts typically provide:

• Size label (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

• Waist range in cm

• Hip range in cm

• Sometimes high hip range

Compare your measurements to the chart ranges. Most people find they fit clearly into one size range. If you're right in the middle of a range - your measurements hit exactly the top of one size or bottom of the next  you're in between sizes, which we address in the next section.

Reading the Chart: Which Measurement Governs?

For shorts and bottoms: The hip measurement is typically the governing dimension. Lunalae bottoms are designed to sit at or above the hip, and the hip fit determines both comfort and coverage. If your waist and hip fall in different sizes, size for the hip.

For tops and sports bras: The bust/underbust measurement governs. Size for the measurement that determines support and fit at the chest band.

For matching sets: Size each piece individually - it's not uncommon to be a different size in the top and bottom, especially if your hip-to-waist or hip-to-bust ratio differs from the garment's proportional design.

Step 3: The Between-Sizes Decision

Falling between Lunalae sizes is common. Here's the guidance the community has collectively developed:

Size up when:

• You're between sizes and comfort is your priority  particularly at the waistband

• You have a longer torso (high-waisted styles need more fabric to reach the natural waist comfortably)

• You're buying for heavy training use where you'll be sitting, squatting, and inverting repeatedly

• The size chart shows your measurements right at the very top of a lower size

Size down when:

• You prefer a compression fit

• You're between sizes but your measurements fall closer to the lower size

• The specific collection is noted as running large (check product page notes and community reviews)

General community consensus: Most pole dancers who are between Lunalae sizes report that sizing up works better for the waistband comfort during training, while sizing down is correct when they want the most secure, compression-style fit.

Collection-Specific Sizing Notes

Different Lunalae collections have slight variations worth knowing about:

Standard Nylon-Spandex Collections: Most consistent sizing across the range. Use your measurements and the chart directly.

Recycled Fabric Collections: Some dancers report these running slightly smaller than comparable standard fabric pieces  particularly at the waist. If you're between sizes on a recycled collection, sizing up is the safer choice.

High-Waisted Styles: Pay close attention to the high hip measurement in addition to the standard hip. A piece that fits perfectly at the hip but pulls or rolls at the high hip suggests you need the next size up.

Mid-Rise Styles: More forgiving across sizes since the waistband sits lower. Standard hip sizing applies.

Tops and Bralette Styles: Lunalae tops tend to have less stretch room than their bottoms. If anything, these run slightly smaller than their chart would suggest relative to the bottoms. Sizing true to chart or up one size are both safe choices.

What to Do If Your Size Isn't Right

Even with correct measurements and careful chart reading, sizing occasionally needs adjustment. This is normal with any brand whose fit is as specific as Lunalae's.

The best protection: shop from a US-based store with easy returns. When you order Lunalae internationally from their Australian site, a sizing adjustment means international return shipping that can cost nearly as much as the piece itself.

At The Pole Edit, we carry Lunalae and ship from within the United States  which means easy, domestic returns if your size needs adjusting. No international return logistics, no surprise costs. Just a straightforward exchange process.

This is specifically why having Lunalae available through a US-based store matters for the sizing process: you can order, assess the fit in person, and adjust without the international return barrier that makes sizing errors expensive.

Quick Reference: Lunalae Sizing Cheat Sheet

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