For your shapewear, consider buying the size you are now, as most of the shapewear companies will recommend this. Spanx are a great brand to try for this.
When you buy shapewear, be sure to consult the size chart on the package and choose the size that corresponds with your actual measurements. If you buy shapewear a size smaller than you usually wear, it will be too tight!
You can go directly to the Shapewear website to buy shapewear. They have several options to choose from and offer great prices along with fast shipping.
Rustans
No. Buy your normal size. Leather will stretch some but it stretches in width not usually in length.
Rago Shapewear have an official site where you can purchase one of their products. The site would be the most trusted in getting exactly what you are looking for.
A really good company that makes intimate apparel including sexy shapewear is Frederick's of Hollywood. The following website address takes you straight to the page of sexy shapewear from the company: http://www.fredericks.com/shapewear/sexy_shapewear/co22,default,sc.html.
Flexees Shapewear can be purchased from a number of brick and mortar stores as well as online. The products are available at Sears, Macy's and Kohl's as well as on the Amazon website.
half a size would be better.
Girdles for Women are now called shapewear. Dr. Rey, Spanx and Bali all make quality girdles. You can get bodyshapers, thigh shapers, and briefs with tummy control at Sweet Pea Lingerie.com You can get Dr. Rey shapewear at Belk's Dept. stores, as well as online. You can also get Spanx and Bali shapewear online, too.
Yes that would be normal.
No, I usually buy bigger because I feel more comfortable. And I gain fat during holidays so I make sure that my clothes still suits me.
A typical scrapbook page is 12in x 12in. However, some people buy smaller cuts of paper or cut their own paper to make miniature scrapbooks.