8 Things You Should Consider Before Buying Shapewear

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If you are a Shapewear virgin or a hater then you have landed up at the right post. I had my own hits and misses with body shapers but I didn’t give up until I found the right one for me. This post addresses a lot of questions like which size to buy, how to wear a tummy tucker, which style works with which outfit, how comfortable or uncomfortable are they, etc etc. As for the slimming effect, its quite noticeable. I wanted to put my before and after pics but they didn’t come out nicely. So now let’s start with the thing you should now.

1. If its your first time, buy at the store

I know all of us buy lingerie online these days. But if you get a size wrong then chances are you won’t be able to return it since most online shopping sites in India don’t accept returns on intimate wear. Once you are sure of your size, go get advantage of the online sales.

2. How to Choose your Body Shaper Size

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Its a common misconception that going smaller on your size will result in a flatter tummy. If you go for a size smaller then it will cut into your skin and you won’t be able to breath! The high compression will make you uncomfortable all night and boy don’t you ask what happens if you indulge in that sinful dessert.

Similarly if you go a size bigger then you won’t have the desired effect. Plus the wrinkles will show through. Check the size tags on the tummy tucker carefully. Sometimes they don’t mention sizes in inches and instead come in Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large. In this case go with your dress size. I’m generally a size S or M depending on the brand and I got size M for me which fits me perfectly.

3. Sit Sit!

Take your dress to the store if you want to be 100% sure how it will look on D Day. And don’t forget to do the sit test. If you feel stiff and uneasy then its the wrong size.

4. One Shapewear won’t go with all of your Dresses

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Nope girl. You need to build your body shaper wardrobe just like you build your bra wardrobe. A seperate style to go with every outfit. Every body suit targets a set of areas. Some are meant just for the tummy while others work on thighs, butt, etc. Let’s learn from the scratch.

1. This all over body suit looks just like a swim suit which targets almost every concern. Works with short dresses.
2. This one is a tummy tucker with an added butt support.
3. This one is just like no.1 but in this you can go attend to nature’s calls easily!
4. My favourite type. Works with Tshirts and Jeans and no hassles in the loo.

5. Which brings me to the next point, Loo frequency!

Honestly this is so important but still girls overlook this one. If you have this compulsion to go attend to nature’s calls every hour or so then trust me you will hate shapewears. They are so difficult to get into in the first place and going through that ordeal again and again is just not worth it. So in this case you better just stick to tummy tuckers (styles 4 and 5 above in the pic)

6. Don’t over eat

Well this one is for petite girls like me. My tummy sticks out as soon as I have starters. Forget the main course. So while wearing a body shaper make sure you don’t eat a lot. I know. Sigh. Or just take off that thing!

7. Maternity Shapewear

It doesn’t make sense in the first place. Why would somebody want to hide their pregnancy tummy? Its so cute! But there are shapewears meant specially for maternity wear. If you want one then go through point no.5 again!

8. How To Get into a Body Shaper

Alright let me confess something. The first time I tried wearing one was a battle in itself. Sweat, scratches, heavy breathing..yep these are the symptoms you are doing it wrong. Always step into the body suit. It will get stuck in your head and bust otherwise. While wearing it just pull all the material together just like you do while wearing a pantyhose and fit it around your belly and crotch. Then later roll down to the thighs. Make sure you are in an AC environment or you would die of claustrophobia.

That’s mine. I got mine from Enamor from their new Hourglass Collection. The seams you see around the belly actually provide better control while pulling it up and make it fit snugly and they never show through my bodycon dresses. I went for thigh slimmer because I didn’t want any panty lines showing through. That’s my 2 cents on shape wears. Let me know about your experience.

7 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Shapewear

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If you have yet to unlock the magic that is shapewear, prepare to have your world rocked. It's like someone took an iron to you and smoothed out every lump you have. It's like Photoshop for your living, breathing, three-dimensional body. It works so well that most celebrities wear shapewear on the red carpet. I'm trying not to oversell it, but we are talking about the product that made Spanx founder Sara Blakely the world's youngest self-made female billionaire.

There's just one problem with this genre of wonder-garments: shapewear has gotten so popular that it now comes in a seemingly endless array of styles and fabrics. How do you decide which will work best for your body and your wardrobe? Here's a guide to choosing the best shapewear for you:

1. STICK TO YOUR SIZE.

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"Women sometimes try to size down for extra firmness," Sophia-Banks Coloma, a Los Angeles-based stylist who has styled celebrities like Michelle Rodriguez and Mischa Barton, tells WebMD. That only causes bulges and discomfort, and it can "make you look bigger," she says. Go to a store and try on shapewear pieces — wearing underwear for hygienic purposes — to see what fits best on you. Sit down and walk around while you wear it to make sure that you feel comfortable and that the piece stays in place.

2. CHOOSE MEDIUM CONSTRICTION TO SMOOTH LINES, STRONG CONSTRICTION FOR TOTAL FIGURE TRANSFORMATION.

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If there's no performance level listed on the tag, check out the clothing label. The higher the nylon content, the more a garment will alter your shape. You can also get a sense of the level of shaping by feeling the fabric. If it'slightweight and slips through your hands, it's likely designed simply to smooth out targeted spots on your figure. Heavier pieces are usually armed with compression zones that will suck and tuck your body into shape.

3. HIGH-WAIST IT FOR SMOOTH LINES THROUGH THE TORSO.

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According to Laura Godsal of My Tights, the popular UK-based online hosiery store that sells a large variety of shapewear, high-waisted skirt and shorts styles guarantee a smooth line all the way up your torso. Look for versions that go up to the bra line. For added security, products like this Spanx Slim Cognito Shaping Mid-Thigh Body Briefer hook onto your bra so they won't slip down.

4. TONE THE LEGS USING TIGHTS WITH BUILT-IN SHAPEWEAR.

The first problem with wearing tights over shapewear is that you're putting Nylon blends next to each other, which will cause your tights to shift to the side. Second, this creates an extra layer in the thigh region, which could cause seams to show through your clothes. Spanx In-Power Line Super Shaping Sheers have compression zones that shape the tummy, thighs, and rear while offering the seamless and sleek sheer you get from a regular pair of tights.

5. CHOOSE A FULL BODYSUIT FOR ALL-OVER SHAPING.

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The bodysuit is popular because it creates a head-to-toe streamlined shape, saving you the trouble of finding separate top and bottom pieces that work. The all-over coverage is a plus for women who "want to minimize a larger chest," notes Coloma, but it has a chest-flattening effect like that of many sports bras. If that doesn't work for you, bodysuits like this TC 'Torsette' Body Shaper cut around the bust and let your bra do the work of supporting your chest. There are also styles like the Spanx 'Boostie-Yay' Slimming Bodysuit With Bra Top that come with a built-in bra.

6. WANT TO SHAPE YOUR BUTT WITHOUT ERASING IT? THERE’S SHAPEWEAR FOR THAT.

Spanx' Trust Your Thinstincts line introduced the Booty Bra to a few chuckles, but these shorts are worth a shot if you want to shape your derrierewithout hiding it. Like a bra, it lifts and separates your cheeks to showcase a full bottom, but it also flattens your stomach and smooths out love handles in the process.

Spanx Shape Shifters Booty Bra, $45, Amazon

7. LOOK FOR COTTON-BLEND SHAPEWEAR TO KEEP YOU COOL.

Shapewear is typically made of nylon and spandex, both synthetic fabrics that don't breathe. That's great in colder climates, where you want to retain as much body heat as possible, but in the warmer months, it makes you more prone to sweat. Fortunately several brands sell summer shapewear, lighter versions of their original products designed with breathability in mind. Japan-based Wacoal offers a wide selection of styles in its Cool Definition line. The fabric used for this Wacoal High-Waist Mid-Thigh Shaper, for example, includes cotton for moisture absorption and breathability and microfiber forodor control.