Jengo Shapewear Bodysuit with Built in Bra Body Shaper for Women Tummy Control One Piece Shapewear with Bra Bodysuit for Women

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Or simply wear your shapewear underneath your outfit as intended. Either will give a bit of light control to help smooth your figure in a discreet way - a win, win. How to keep shapewear from rolling down?

Closure: Some bodysuits are pull-on, which means you step into them as you would a one-piece bathing suit. They’re simple to put on but a little inconvenient to take off, especially when you need to use the restroom, Constantine explains. Other styles have a snap bottom that can be undone with ease, and snap bottom styles can be made adjustable with multiple rows of snaps available to shorten or lengthen the fit.

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Light compression (light control): This is the right option for you if you’re shopping for shapewear to wear under your work clothes or have specific body parts that you want to smooth out regularly.

It’s just as important to pay attention to what you don’t see: The bodysuit’s bottom. A snap or hook-and-eye closure makes using the restroom easy (that way, you don’t have to take the whole bodysuit off). If you’re trying to avoid underwear lines, choose a thong bodysuit. There are bodysuits with full-coverage bottoms, though, if you find those more comfortable. Want to smooth cellulite or lift your bum? There are plenty of shapewear options for your lower half, whether you fancy a streamlining brief, seamless leggings, or shorts.Many of these pieces will be made of super smoothing fabric that will gently contour you and offer great support to your shape. Fit: "Designed for everyday wear I was pleasantly surprised that these shorts smoothed my shape rather than skimmed it. Already a fan of the brand's trousers and leggings, SPANX has really developed their product offering and continued to strive to create new pieces to enhance a women's shape. Smoothing out waist to thighs, a no-slip strip at the waist stops these shorts from rolling down, while some clever ruching at the rear discreetly lifts bums. The high waistband creates a shapely middle too, great for those looking to create an hourglass silhouette."Do you want support around your middle? If its a more contoured waistline you're after, look for pieces that come up high, past your waist line. This could be shaping shorts or briefs, but it also could take the form of a body that will support the whole of your middle and help to create an hourglass silhouette. Quality of materials: "With a firm compression, the fabric is supportive and firm but still comfortable. This is certainly a piece for those that want a full smoothing effect." Fit: "I generally opt for shapewear that smooths my midriff as for me that's the area I often look for added support, however I did like the thigh smoothing and butt lifting abilities of these shorts. A great replacement for my usual anti-chafing shorts, I found these worked particularly well under close fitting items such as pencil skirts, or under trousers when I felt I wanted extra contour." The best shapewear pieces are there to create a strong and contoured shape for the outfit you're going to wear on top. In the same way you wouldn't build a house without laying the correct foundations to support it, to get the most stylish of finishes to your look, you need to make sure you've selected the correct undergarments. From the best shapewear to the best bras and briefs, these items will ensure your curves are supported and essentially in the 'correct place', as the appropriate uplift will make your clothes sit properly against your body. Over the years shapewear has received a bad rap, often associated with the idea of 'dropping a dress size', but that's not what shapewear is there for at all. Think of the best plus size shapewear as a natural curve enhancer rather than something there to alter your physicality.

A simple way to work out which shapewear is right for you is to first think about why you're looking for shapewear. Is it for everyday wear? If so, which parts are you looking to sculpt. If it's for under a particular outfit, you'll need to think about the specific requirements of that garment, how it sits on your body and where you feel you require extra support. Fit: " British clothing brand M&S are well known for the quality of its lingerie and these briefs did not disappoint. I've long been a fan of M&S shaping briefs and as these are light control they're ideal on those days that you just feel like you need a little extra support. They fitted just as well as regular M&S briefs without feeling constricting." Quality of materials: "There's lightweight microfiber fabric that feels like a second skin.If that wasn't enough, the perforated material lets the body breathe, while thermally molded cups shape and support, so you can wear the suit with or without a bra."Let's be honest, the best shapewear has very much been a thing since, well, forever. Aside from that, who can forget the scene where Daniel Cleaver (AKA Hugh Grant) discovers Bridget Jones' control pants? Alas, not all underwear is created equal, so if you want the best shapewear for your next show-stopping outfit, you've come to the right place. In a neutral beige hue, this curve control slip from Yours Clothing features adjustable straps, a smoothing tummy control panel, comfortable jersey fabric, and no built-in bra so you can wear your own - for ultimate versatility, comfort and of course, the best bra uplift. Smoothing and sculpting, this slip dress has a super firm hold which is perfect for wearing with body contouring dresses, skirts, and fitted tops. The skirt part of the slip is a little shorter, which may not be suitable if you want upper thigh support or compression, but is brilliant if you're wearing a shorter hemline. On the theme of wearing shapewear as your every day, you could even switch out the shapewear shorts for a shapewear dress - mini, midi or maxi depending on your mood. These sculpting dresses, like SKIMS dresses, or even some with built-in bras are perfect to wear with heels for your next night out or date night in.

Quality of materials: "As one might expect from Spanx, the quality of the fabric is gorgeous, made of breathable microfibre fabric, the tank has bonded armholes and hem for extra comfort and a seamless wear, and is elastic-free, which means no annoying pinching. It slips on smoothly and does the job it's meant to."

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Heist is one of the newer shapewear brands on the market. Describing themselves as foundationwear rather than shapewear, the brand focuses on creating intelligent undergarments that look and feel good. There to streamline and support your shape, rather than old fashion 'drop a dress size' ideas, the result is underwear that enhances your silhouettes and makes you feel comfortable, not constricted. When it comes to bodysuits, Heist’s The Outer Body is the shapewear bodysuit taking the fashion industry by storm and has everything you could possibly need from an everyday bodysuit. So, whether you're looking for a shapewear dress to wear as your actual outfit or require some tummy control pants to wear under that dress for your pal's wedding, we've covered all bases with our list of the best shapewear available right now. Closer's best shapewear at a glance: