Every woman has a shapewear story. You know the one: It’s the one where you try to tuck your muffin top into your jeans, or you squeeze into a dress that makes you look like a sausage in its casing. For many women, this is a reality that can be solved with good shapewear—and it doesn’t have to cost much (or anything). But finding good-quality garments that actually work can feel like an impossible task. There are so many options out there now that it’s hard to tell which brands are worth buying and what kind of shape-enhancing undergarments will actually deliver on their promises. If you’re on the hunt for new body shaper, here are some tips for making sure yours does all it can do:
Check the material.
When shopping for shapewear, look closely at the material. It’s best to find something made of breathable and comfortable fabrics like nylon, spandex, or cotton. Look for shapewear that is made of a combination of these fabrics; this will provide more support in all the right places.Look closely at the gusset (the crotch area). If it’s lined with mesh or another breathable fabric,thenyou’re on your way to finding good shapewear!
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Make sure it’s returnable or exchangeable.
The best shapewear is the one that you can return. If you’re going to be wearing it for a long time, the style needs to fit well and the material needs to be comfortable. For example, if your shapewear has seams on its sides that dig into your skin no matter what size or how much you tug at them, then it’s probably not worth keeping.
Also consider things like whether or not the color hides under clothing as well as what sort of shape-enhancing overall effect it gives off when viewed in action (or inaction). You want something that flatters your body type while also making sure there isn’t anything offensive about how it looks when on.
Pick a non-binding waistband.
For your waistband, you want one that is wide and not too tight. A thin waistband can be uncomfortable, while a thick one will just add to the bulk of your shapewear and cause problems with how it fits under clothing.
The same goes for where it sits on your body: if it’s too high or too low, it will dig into your skin and make wearing the garment awkward or uncomfortable.
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Consider warming up first.
It might seem counterintuitive to do the most physically demanding activity in your day before putting on shapewear, but if you’re wearing it for an extended period of time (like say, all day), this is actually a good idea.
Exercising helps get blood flowing through your body and can make you feel less stiff. This can help with the fit of your shapewear as well as make it more comfortable overall. The more flexible you are while wearing shapewear, the more likely they’ll stay where they’re supposed to—and not slip or bunch up at all!
Pick the right size.
The first step to getting the right shapewear is to pick the size that fits you best. That’s pretty simple, but it’s not always easy. The first thing to do is check the size chart for your brand of shapewear and try on a few different sizes until you find one that feels comfortable and covers all your curves. Then, measure yourself with a tape measure and choose the size that fits closest to this measurement. If none of these options are quite right, choose one that’s slightly
smaller than your measurements would suggest—it will be easier to pull up over larger hips or thighs than if it were too big!
Don’t get a liner that’s too tight around the thighs.
If you’re buying shapewear, don’t pick out a liner that’s too tight around the thighs. If your size is average or small, you don’t want to feel like you can’t breathe in your shaper. That being said, if you have large thighs, it might be difficult to find a good-fitting pair of shapers.
The same goes for getting fitted at the store: don’t pick out something that feels like it’s cutting off circulation to some parts of your body. You should also avoid getting anything too tight around the waist and hips because this area has much more movement than other areas on your body and will only cause chafing from rubbing against clothes or pants during wear.
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The bottom should be smooth and fitted, not loose and flowy.
- The bottom should be smooth and fitted, not loose and flowy. If there’s excess fabric around the waistline of your shapewear, it won’t do its job properly. You don’t want to see any bulges or lines under your clothing because if the fabric isn’t tight enough, it will bunch up and show through. A good rule of thumb is that you should always be able to fit two fingers between your body and your shapewear (but never more than four).
- Make sure the shapewear is comfortable to wear. One way to tell if a garment or butt lifter straps is too small is if it’s so uncomfortable that you can hardly wait until you get home again so that you can take off the garment in question. But another way is by looking at how well-fitted everything looks on you in general—if something doesn’t fit quite right, chances are it might need adjusting or replacing altogether.* Don’t buy shapewear that’s too long.* This will cause all kinds of problems for you when trying on different garments; for example: If one leg length fits better than another leg length then try buying something else!
You can get good shapewear by finding good brands and trying them on to make sure you’re getting the right fit for you.
- Try on a few brands. Every brand has different cuts, so it’s important that you find one that fits your body type and shape.
- Make sure it’s comfortable. If you feel like you can’t breathe or move when you wear the shapewear, then it isn’t right for you.
- Make sure the shapewear stays in place without riding up or slipping down too much (no matter how much weight loss or gain occurs).
- Make sure there aren’t any pinch points where the material pinches into your skin—this causes discomfort as well as bruising if left on for long periods of time.
Don’t spend your time worrying about what to wear under your clothes. Get yourself some good shapewear and get back to life!