Shapewear Lingerie

Shapewear is a type of undergarment designed to temporarily alter the wearer's body shape, to achieve what some people view as a more fashionable and figure-flattering look. Shapewear can compress and shape various areas of the body, including the waist, hips, thighs, bust, and buttocks, depending on the design. It's often worn under tighter clothing to create a slimmer silhouette. Shapewear comes in a variety of styles, such as bodysuits, control panties, waist cinchers, shaping leggings, and control camisoles, among others.

Shapewear works by using controlled compression to shape and smooth specific areas of the body. It's typically made from a blend of materials like nylon and spandex, which have elasticity and can compress and hold in your body to create a more streamlined silhouette.

Different types of shapewear target different areas of the body. For example, tummy tuckers or shaping shorts can slim the waist and flatten the stomach, while shaping bodysuits can provide an all-over smoothing effect. Some shapewear pieces also have built-in supportive structures, such as boning or underwire, for additional shaping.

Yes, shapewear can certainly help with tummy control. High-waisted shaping shorts, tummy tucker, and body slimmer are all types of shapewear designed to target the stomach area. They work by compressing and smoothing the tummy to create a flatter and more streamlined silhouette under clothing.

Shapewear is designed to be discreet and not visible under clothing. Most shapewear is seamless and comes in neutral colors like black, white, and nude to blend with your skin or clothing. However, the visibility can depend on the type of clothing you're wearing over it. Under very tight or sheer clothing, shapewear might be more noticeable. It's also important to ensure you have the right size of shapewear, as a size too small could cause bulges or lines that are visible under clothing.

While it's generally safe to wear shapewear every day, it's important to ensure that it fits correctly and isn't too tight. Shapewear that's too tight can cause discomfort and may lead to health issues like restricted breathing, digestive problems, or nerve compression. It's also a good idea to take breaks from wearing shapewear to give your body a rest.

To choose the right size of shapewear, you should accurately measure your body dimensions (waist, hips, bust), refer to our size chart avoid sizing down for extra firmness, consider the type of clothing you'll be wearing over it, and ideally try it on to ensure it's comfortable and stays in place.