If you’ve been on the hunt for the right garments to wear under some of your more tricky fits, then you’ve come to the right place. Most of us will have experienced the frustration of being half-naked in a dressing room, performing a literal marathon to squeeze into a pair of shapewear, that once on, delivered nothing but discomfort and disappointment.
Thankfully, shapewear has come a long way in recent years, with many brands evolving past the notion of designing to hide, instead focusing on providing comfort, support, and shape enhancement. With products tailored-made to do everything from providing coverage under sheer garments, avoiding VPL and chafe to smoothing and shaping, there's no denying that finding the right shapewear solution can add a lot of added comfort and confidence to your look.
Whether you need the right piece for a special occasion or something suitable for everyday wear, keep scrolling below for the best shapewear to upgrade your underwear drawer.
Spanx Thinstincts 2.0 Shorts
Price: $83.43
Offering targeted support that’s designed to flatter all figures, these right-rise shorts are cut from a sculpting stretch fabric that provides breathable and contouring support. Shop here.
Miraclesuit Shapewear Lycra FitSense Extra Firm Control Shaping Bodysuit
Price: $99.95
The compression fit of this shaping bodysuit smooths and supports the figure and features a seamless construction for complete invisibility. Shop here.
Nancy Ganz Body Light Waisted Shaper Short
Price: $39.95
Combining enhanced fabric performance with lightweight control, these smoothing shorts are designed for seamless everyday wear and comfort. Shop here.
Commando Classic Control Shorts
Price: From $93
Rendered in ultra-lightweight fabric, these seamless Commando control shorts ensure a second-skin fit. Shop here.
Spanx Thinstincts 2.0 Bodysuit
Price: $159.20
Cut from ultra-thin microfiber that's seamless, stretchy and breathable, this bodysuit comfortably shapes your curves and is nearly impossible to detect under clothes. Shop here.
Skims Soft Smoothing Shorts
Price: $52.72
Made from comfortable stretch fabric, these shorts are cut for a close, flexible fit and have a wide, high-rise waistband meant to support your core. Shop here.
Commando Stretch-Microfiber Slip Dress
Price: $238.89
Intended to be worn underneath slinky dresses, this slip is made from smoothing stretch-microfiber for barely there coverage. Shop here.
Spanx Power Mama Maternity Shaper
Price: $69.95
This maternity mid-thigh smoother features under-belly support and a soft tummy panel to provide expectant moms with extra support. Shop here.
Nancy Ganz Revive Smooth Brief
Price: $49.95
The fine gauge micro fabric combined with discreet bonded panels, provides a moderate support feel for all day comfortable wear. Shop here.
Ambra Powerlite Killer Figure Bodysuit
Price: $39.95
Designed to offer serious smoothing support and control, the firm control of this bodysuit will smooth the stomach and eliminate the appearance of lumps and bumps. Shop here.
Spanx Suit Your Fancy Strapless Cupped Mid Thigh Bodysuit
Price: $239.95
The ultimate strapless solution, this mid-thigh bodysuit provides customisable coverage thanks to its removable, adjustable and convertible straps. Shop here.
Nancy Ganz Body Define High Waisted Shaper Short
Price: $99.95
The hidden bonded panels and laser-cut edges of these shaping shorts provide smooth, line-free coverage that’s both lightweight and supportive. Shop here.
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