Identify Your Trouble Spots
The first step to
choosing shapewear is identifying your trouble spots. Do you need tummy
control? Would you like more waist definition? How about shaping your torso,
rear, or thighs? Maybe you’d like to smooth all of these trouble spots. Since
today’s shapewear targets specific areas of the body, once you know what you
want to improve, choosing the right shapewear for your silhouette is simple.
Styles Of Shapewear
Here are the most
common styles of shapewear to help introduce you to the possibilities.
1. Body Shapewear
Also called
all-in-ones, body briefers, and body-shapers, body shapewear smoothes your
entire midsection, providing full body coverage and shaping from the bust down
to the tummy and hips. Since body shapewear may featured built-in bra, they’re
often sized according to bra size, which makes finding the right fit easy. For
example, if you wear a size 38C bra, you wear size 38C body shapewear.
2. Bust Shapewear
Instead of just
pushing up your bust like the average push-up bra, bust shapewear enhances your
shape by giving your bust a boost while providing maximum support that looks
completely natural. Just as with body shapewear, you should purchase bust
shapewear based on your bra size.
3. Shaping Panties
Flatten your tummy
and hips while lifting and supporting your rear for sleek, natural shaping
without pinching or binding. Choose shaping panty size based on your waist,
hip, and panty size as shown in the chart below.
4. Thigh Shapewear
Leg and mid thigh
control briefs extend down the thighs. Thigh shapewear provides the same tummy,
hip, and rear benefits of shaping panties while also helping to shape and
support the thighs. The best thigh shapewear includes a special grip or band at
the bottom of the leg that prevents rolling and shifting.
5. Tummy Control Shapewear
Tummy control
shapewear resembles shaping panties except that it typically only offers tummy
control. With a support panel that extends over the front of the brief, hipster
or thong, tummy control shapewear flattens your tummy to give you a smooth
silhouette.
6. Waist Shapewear
Sometimes you just
need a little waist definition, and that’s where waist shapewear excels. There
are many different styles of waist nipping shapewear with the most common being
a shaping brief with an elongated waistband that shapes your torso and extends
to just below your bra line. Waist shapewear will give your waist a smooth
contour, and your waist, hip, and panty measurements determine the correct size
for you.
Shapewear Support Levels
In addition to coming
in a variety of shapes and colors, today’s shapewear also offers a number of
different support levels that allow you to choose the amount of control, smoothness
and support best for your figure.
Light Control – Offers as much support as control top
pantyhose and provides gentle, minimal control
shaping without panels or binding
Moderate Control – Offers additional smoothness with a
moderate amount of control from light spandex and control panels
Firm Control – Offers excellent correction and support for
problem areas with solid control from firm panels and spandex
Extra Firm Control – Offers the highest level of shapewear
support available, and typically includes reinforced panels and sometimes even
boning for maximum, extra firm control.
Shapewear Sizing Tips
The key to getting
the best fit with shapewear is wearing the right size. If you’ve never been
professionally measured for a bra or other undergarments, it’s well worth the
time and effort. Sizing is critically important to getting a flawless look from
your bras, panties, and shapewear. You’ll also enjoy greater comfort by wearing
the correct size.
Never buy shapewear a
size smaller than you actually need. It won’t provide extra support because it
won’t fit correctly. If you’re considering a smaller size because you desire
additional support, a better way to get that support is to just move to
shapewear with a higher support level.
Shapewear Fitting Tips
Putting on your
shapewear correctly will ensure a perfect fit that is also comfortable. To
avoid binding, gather the sides of your shapewear in your hands similar to
putting on pantyhose. Then step into the legs, pull your shapewear up to
position the crotch, and then gradually release the fabric until you work all
the way up, making sure the panels and seams are straight and in place.
After putting on your
shapewear, sit down to check for binding and rolling. Before getting dressed,
you should also cross your legs, bend over, kneel down, lift your arms, walk
around, and perform any other movements you regularly do during the day to make
sure your shapewear stays in place without binding or cutting into your body.
Taking this simple step can mean a proper fit that stays comfortable all day
instead of having to readjust constantly.
If your shapewear
gets too hot during the day, look for much lighter weight shapers. If sweating
or itching is a problem, consider applying baby powder to your skin before putting
on your shapewear to feel cool, clean, and dry.
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Hope u enjoyed reading this blog however in my
personal opinion investing in shape wear is a big yes..I have a few but im
sometimes so nonchalant that i forget to put them on but coming across articles
on this has made me realize how important they are
