Help Centre
SIZING
Our size guides are on every product page above the Add to Cart button. You can also find them below.
Our flattening/tucking underwear's purpose is completely different to those for cisgender people, for obvious reasons. Therefore, the fit differs completely to those of other high street brands and other low end tucking products. Please make sure you measure carefully, following our size guides closely. These can be found on each product page (above the Add to Cart button). You can also find them below.
Make sure you follow our size guides carefully. Place the tape measure around the selected area and make sure the tape measure is pulled taut.
Underwear
We recommend sizing up if you fall in-between two sizes. The larger size will most likely be of best fit. Of course, there is a small chance this isn't the case, where we will be happy to cover the cost of return. If you chose to size down first, we do not offer to cover the cost of return.
Bras and Bralettes
If you fall between sizes we recommend you chose the best option for you. If your weight tends to fluctuate or your breasts/chest are growing we recommend sizing up. If neither of these apply, we recommend sizing down.
If you are unsure with your sizing, please send us a message and we would be happy to help.
Kids T-Shirts
Our t-shirts are a relaxed fit. If you fall between sizes, we recommend you chose the best option for you. If you're still growing or your weight fluctuates, we recommend sizing up. If neither of these applies, we recommend sizing down. The perfect fit of T-Shirt is always personal to each individual.
Our Products
Our underwear is designed for anyone. Our flattening/tucking underwear is designed for anyone who flattens or tucks.
Kids Products
Our kids products are designed for trans girls and non-binary children.
We test and trail all products extensively before releasing them to the public. They are all trailed on our target audience, as well as Carmen herself, with all feedback going directly into improving the design and practicality of our products. CARMEN LIU is the leading brand and producer of products designed with the LGBTQIA+ community at heart. Carmen herself has vast experience and knowledge in what is needed for the productivity of each product.
You will notice we change the design of our products to improve them, this is from your feedback. We listen and make it better.
Tucking Underwear
Yes, this is how they are designed. You do not need any other tapes or garments with our panties, although a full tuck is required for optimum smoothness. We are on the way to developing new products where you do not need to tuck, of course these are a secret!
Although, each to their own! Some people wear our panties without tucking, but this is not the intended method. We will not be able to accept a return if you are unhappy with the product without tucking.
Flattening Underwear
You do not have to tuck with our flattening underwear, you simply push everything between your legs and the underwear will hold everything in place.
Kids Briefs
The briefs are designed to flatten the front profile without tucking. We do not feel tucking is necessary and ethical for children's products.
Our underwear goes through a lengthy development and design process to ensure they complete the job set out to do, providing a well-designed product worth its price table. All materials used are personally sources by Carmen and made for CARMEN LIU and of guaranteed high quality.
All CARMEN LIU underwear is produced in Europe to ensure high quality in production. Our team work endlessly to bring you the products you need. We perform the final quality checks and packaging inhouse in London to ensure our high standards are met.
This is of course more expensive and time consuming, reflecting in the higher cost of our underwear.
If an item is out of stock you can sign up for an SMS or email notification on the product page which is out of stock. If an item is not restocking, the option to sign up ofr a notification will not be displayed. Please do not buy another size.
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We like to move with the time. Some colours and collections are one time only, meaning they will not restocked. Our continual and most popular colours will be restocked, for example the colour Boldly Black.
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My Order
Please find below an explanation of each step in the order process:
Unfulfilled: We have received your order. It is working its way through our packaging and shipping process.
Fulfilled: Your order has been packaged and sent with the appropriate delivery service. This does not mean you have received your order.
Please let us know in our contact form here, stating 'Request Address Change', please give your order number and all old and new details. We will endeavor to have the address changed before dispatch, although this cannot be guaranteed if your order has already been packaged.
All products undergo lengthy and strict quality control before being sent out to you. In the unlikely event you receive a faulty product, please photograph it straight away and contact us here stating 'Problem with Received Order'. Please quote your order number. We will cover the cost of returning these items and have a replacement order sent.
Please request a cancellation using our contact form here stating 'Request Order Cancellation'. We cannot guarantee the success of this. If your order has already gone through packaging, we will not be able to process the cancellation.
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Delivery & Shipping
UK
We offer complimentary next day tracked shipping on all orders over £70.
Next Day Tracked £4.60
Standard Tracked £3.55
United States
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over $175 USD
International Standard Tracked $14.90 USD
UPS Express Saver $26 USD
UPS Express $34 USD
UPS Express Plus $59 USD
Europe
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over €175
International Standard Tracked €13.50
UPS Express Saver €22
UPS Express €29
Canada
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over $250 CAD
International Standard Tracked $19 CAD
UPS Express Saver $35 CAD
Australia
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over $275 AUD
International Standard Tracked $22 AUD
UPS Expedited $71 AUD
UPS Express Saver $75 AUD
UPS Express Plus $134 AUD
New Zealand
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over $200 USD
International Standard Tracked $14.90 USD
UPS Expedited $47 USD
UPS Express Saver $50 USD
Asia
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over $175 USD
International Standard Tracked $13.90 USD
Chile & South Africa
Express $35 USD
Rest of World
We offer complimentary standard tracked shipping on all orders over £150
International Standard Tracked £12
Estimated Delivery Times
UK Delivery
Next Day Tracked - 1 to 3 business days
Standard Tracked - 2 to 4 business days
International Delivery
International Standard Tracked - 3 to 17 business days
UPS - 1 to 5 business days depending on the chosen service.
All orders (not pre-orders) must be placed by 12:00 Noon (UK time) Monday to Friday to be processed the same day. Orders placed after 12:00 Noon (UK time) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be processed the following Monday.
We always try out best to process orders received after these times, but this is not guaranteed. All pre-orders will have their expected released date noted on their product page.
Kids Support Services
There is no specific test or questionnaire which can give you a definite answer. Each person feels differently and has an individual journey to discovering themselves and who they want to be. it is important to learn how to support a child in what can be a very distressing time. We can signpost you to relevant, trusted organisations which can offer support and help.
There is help available out there which can offer advice, knowledge, help lines and chat groups on how to respond effectively to the feelings of gender dysphoria or confusion. Here are links to some services available for trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming children and their family and friends:
Human Rights Campaign- Transgender Children & Youth: Understanding the basics https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics
Mermaids https://mermaidsuk.org.uk
Mermaids Parents https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/parents/
LGBT Youth Scotland https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
NHS- Think your child might be trans or non-binary? https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/think-your-child-might-be-trans-or-non-binary/
NHS: Gender Dysphoria https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/
Stonewall- Children and Young People's Service Champions Programme
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/children-and-young-peoples-services-champions-programme
Stonewall: Supporting trans children and young people https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/supporting-trans-children-and-young-people
Child Mind: Transgender kids and Gender Dysphoria https://childmind.org/article/transgender-teens-gender-dysphoria/
Mermaids Helpline 0808 801 0400
Mermaids Text Chat: Text MERMAIDS to 85258
Mindline Trans 0300 330 5468