Shapewear
How to choose figure-shaping underwear?
Choose underwear that makes you look great based on the outerwear you'll be wearing. If you're looking for underwear to wear with a fitted dress, choose shaping slip underwear. If you're planning to wear a fitted skirt or pants, shaping panties, shorts, or thigh bands are perfect. To emphasize your waist, opt for corsets or bodysuits.
Also, consider choosing underwear based on the body part you want to smooth or highlight. Choose shaping underwear for the waist and belly, belly and buttocks, buttocks and thighs, only legs, or for the entire body – from regular panties to full-body shaping bodysuits.
Compression levels of figure-shaping underwear
Figure-shaping underwear is categorized by compression (shaping) levels depending on how tightly it fits.
- LIGHT – fits close to the skin, visually smooths it. Opaque, subtly reduces body circumference.
- MEDIUM – fits more firmly, enhances slimmer areas and compresses rounder ones. Can be worn for extended periods.
- STRONG – fits tightly, noticeably smooths skin or body contours, visually reduces size, may improve posture and stance.
- NON-SHAPING – gently fits, opaque, helps you look elegant under lightweight fabrics.
Choose the compression level depending on the slimming effect you want. The higher the compression, the stronger the slimming impression. If you simply want opacity and a smooth look under thin fabrics, light or medium shaping will suffice.
How to tell if shaping underwear is the wrong size?
Like any clothing, underwear shouldn't cause discomfort. If light, medium, or strong compression shapewear feels uncomfortable, tight, or painful – you've chosen the wrong size.
Even if shapewear looks smaller visually, manufacturers recommend choosing the same size as listed on your outerwear. Conversely, thinking that choosing a smaller size increases compression is a mistake.
Remember the golden rule: Shapewear size = your clothing size
Shapewear for special occasions and everyday wear
Underwear, like any garment, is meant to make you feel comfortable and look great – whether you're staying at home or attending a fancy event.
Everyday shapewear can be light or medium compression – these are comfortable for long wear and invisible under thin knit fabrics like T-shirts or leggings.
Special occasion shapewear can be strong compression – perfect for dense fabrics. For dresses, a stylish corset works well; for pantsuits, a full-body shaping bodysuit is ideal.
No matter where you wear shapewear, you should feel great and admire the person in the mirror – yourself!
Wide range of shaping underwear brands
Leading shapewear manufacturers have created products that beautifully contour every curve. Enhance your beauty and mood with top brands: “Spanx,” “Julimex,” “Ysabel Mora,” “Control Body,” “Triumph,” “Gatta,” “Wacoal,” and more.
