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And it felt strange pinning a product like shorts as the best overall when it’s a garment used mostly for very specific wardrobe scenarios.

Lots of well-known and highly recommended brands like Spanx fit the bill in terms of comfort and style but lacked a wide size range. I had difficulty deciphering which piece of shapewear could be considered best overall. I did my best to focus on brands with a wider range of sizing, including cup sizes for pieces that have a built-in bra, and noted the array of sizes the brand makes.īodysuit with thong | Comfort level 3 | XS–3X, A–F cups

Size range: Proper sizing can make all the difference for shapewear however, lots of brands offer a very limited size range. “The best shapewear is snug and formfitting yet soft and so comfortable you can wear it for hours on end without feeling constricted.” With this in mind, I rank the comfort levels on a scale of 1 to 3 - with 1 being very uncomfortable (but still worth it for the results), 2 being bearable, and 3 being as comfortable as shapewear can get - based on my own testing and what the experts say, so you know what you’re getting yourself into (literally). You’ll want your foundation to be fitted enough to provide some support, “but it should never be so tight that you feel uncomfortable or like you’re suffocating underneath your clothes,” explains Shammara Lawrence, a freelance fashion writer and founder of the Power of Plus. However, as I already mentioned, shapewear has greatly improved over the years, and many of the pieces mentioned below are described by the experts consulted as comfortable. 1 priority, perhaps think twice before buying a piece of shapewear.

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Below, you’ll find shapewear in the form of tanks, shorts, skirts, briefs, and thongs along with a few dress and bodysuit choices.Ĭomfort: I’ll be straight with you: Not all shapewear will be enjoyable to wear, especially if it is a full bodysuit or dress that compresses your entire torso. Typically, these pieces are saved for more formal events because, as stylist Jessica Cadmus puts it, they’ll “feel constraining, and you’ll likely not want to endure this for more than an evening.” Individual pieces that target just one area - like your thighs, stomach, or butt - tend to be much more comfortable, and they come in a plethora of options, making it easy to choose what will work best for you. Because full bodysuits and dresses cover the most surface area, those will focus on smoothing your whole body, not just one specific part, and will most likely be the most constricting. One isn’t better than another it just depends on what your desired results are. You can use the quick links below to skip to the category you’ve been searching for or simply scroll down to learn about them all.īest overall | Best (less expensive) overall | Best strapless | Best plunge | Best open-bust | Best shorts | Best tank | Best brief | Best thong | Best tights To make it a little easier on you to decide what to get, I’ve highlighted the shapewear pieces recommended by stylists, plus-size bloggers, fashion experts, and more as well as the criteria I judged each recommended piece of shapewear against. This is not a necessary garment to own, by any means, but if it makes you feel good about yourself, especially for a special event, then go for it.

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You’re more likely now to find shapewear in all different sizes, shades - for a wider range of skin tones - and, well, shapes, including ones meant for thigh-high slits (more on that below). (The term “sausage casing” came up a lot in interviews for this story.) But the controversial category has evolved over the years into somewhat pleasant garments that can be worn all day without you longing for the moment you can finally take them off. Shapewear admittedly has a reputation for being unforgiving, uncomfortable, and even torturous. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photos: Retailers

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