Women's Shapewear

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Shapewear is a style of undergarment that aims to alter the wearer’s body shape to help eliminate unwanted bulges and lumps. Its aim is to smooth things out for the wearer, giving you more confidence to wear your favourite cocktail dress or other great pieces you have hanging in your closet.

Benefits of shapewear

The most common use for shapewear is to appear slimmer and smooth out bulges.However, shapewear can also be used to provide support to the bust and back and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Some modern shapewear is designed to increase thermal activity to the core, increasing blood flow.

Different types of shapewear

Shaping briefs are underwear that rise higher than usual on the torso, varying from below the belly button to smooth your lower stomach, to all the way up to your bra line. Some will even clip to your bra to ensure they don’t roll down.

Shaping shorts are like shaping briefs, but usually have a high waistline to shape the tummy as well as slimming the thighs. They offer the benefit of helping prevent thigh-chafe in warm weather.

Shaping bodysuits combine shaping bottoms with higher coverage at the back. This is a great option for maximum all-over shaping.

Shaping slips are for those who want smoothness all over but are not a fan of shorts. These pieces still provide coverage down to the thigh but allow you to use the toilet without undressing. Half-slips are available for those who wish to wear their favourite bra.

Shaping camisoles work for your upper body and, for some people, can be supportive enough to wear without a bra. They can also be used over your bra to cover up visible bra seams.

Girdles cover the tummy and hip bones, ending around the upper thigh, cinching the waist in. They are often sold in print and fun colours with detachable suspenders.

The correct fit

Shapewear should feel very firm, but shouldn't feel too tight or give you shortness of breath. You shouldn’t need to force the garment on. If you’re struggling to get it on after a few minutes, it’s probably not the right size or fit for you.

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