Shapewear tips for style and comfort and look your best
In this day and age, we don’t have to consider surgery as a means to look great, when for a smiggen of the cost we can wear shapewear lingerie that does it all for us, regardless of age and size.
Shapewear is worn by 41% of the UK female population and there is an endless array of fabrics and styles on offer. These tips will help you to decide which styles will best suit your body and be most comfortable.
Go for shapewear in your size.
Purchasing a shapewear piece that is too small for you can create more bulges, discomfort and make you look bigger. If you aren’t sure of your exact size, try on a few pieces before deciding, making sure you can sit down, move around comfortably and that the piece remains in place.
Cotton-blend Shapewear
Your typical shapewear garment is made from spandex and nylon, both are synthetic non-breathable fabrics. This is great for the winter months, but in the summer months you’ll find yourself sweating or suffering from body odour. Update your wardrobe with summer shapewear, which is a lighter version of the original design. These garments normally include microfiber for odour control and cotton for moisture absorption and breath-ability.
Choosing the correct level of shaping
Normally you can find the constriction information on the clothing label. Otherwise you can get to know the level of constriction by feeling the material. If the material is lightweight and slips through your hands easily, this would be a medium constriction, which is suitable for smoothing certain areas on your body. If the garment is heavier and contains higher nylon content, it will have compression zones that will nip and tuck your body into shape.
High-waist for smoothing the torso
There are a large variety of shapewear, high-waist shorts and skirt styles that create a smooth line up to your torso. Ideally you should look for high-waists that go up to your bra line or that hook onto your bra so that they won’t slip down.
Tights for toning the legs
The Spanx in Power Line Super Shaping Sheers have the compression zones for shaping the rear, thighs and tummy, leaving you with the sleek and seamless sheer of a regular pair of tights. It’s best not to wear tights over the shapewear tights as this will cause your tights to shift to the side.
For all over shaping
A full bodysuit is the most popular choice because it gives you a head-to-toe streamlined look. It works out more cost-effective and saves you the trouble of having to find matching tops and bottoms. The bodysuit is also great for women who want to minimise the size of their bust. If this doesn’t appeal to you, look for bodysuits that are cut around the bust, allowing you to use your bra or for those that come with built in bras.
Choose a shapewear garment according to where you would like to tone, cinch, smooth and sculpt your figure, laying the best foundation suitable for any outfit.