The Best Body Shapers
By SheFinds
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:22:30 GMT
Ladies,
If you want to squeeze into form fitting dresses and little camis you're going to need some help from expert shapewear - butt lifters, tummy trimmers, and more. SheFinds readers sent us emails about their body shapers, and the editors did some research of our own, too. Read on for the best underpinnings to make your figure look smoother and sleeker in seconds. Happy Shopping!
Love, SheFinds
Bust-Lifting Shapewear
A wearer of the One Fabulous Fit bra from Maidenform reports: "I am flat-chested, however, I would like to look like I have something there. I am also very concerned that I look NATURAL. So, I found the One Fabulous Fit bra. It's an underwire, but with soft, very thin foam cups and it doesn't look pointy, over-stuffed or fake."
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Butt-Enhancing Shapewear
If you're looking to augment your rear-end assets, take a look at the options below. They lift and shape so you'll look even better in fitted jeans, pencil skirts, even trousers.
The Body Wrap (left) provides fabulous shaping. It has six different "strategic knits", that shape the fanny and pull in saddlebags in a way that no other product is able to. It fits tightest around the tummy and loosest around the front of the thigh. This provides lower back support (they claim no other shaping product does this), and is popular with nurses and others who are on their feet all day.
Wolford's Synergy 20 Push-Up Pantyhose (right) have a slight shimmer and a push-up effect for your bum.
Seamless Shapewear For Thighs, Hips And Tummy
We get it - everyone loves SPANX. Below are just a few of the slimming endorsements that filled our mailbox.
"SPANX reduce you one whole size! They leave no lines, so you can put them on with confidence and head out to a first date, the opera, work or even Marry Me SPANX (right) for a wedding. I introduced my Mother to the legend of the SPANX. She didn't want to wear hosiery to my beach wedding and SPANX allowed her to have a tight rear and flat tummy while still feeling the sand between her toes!"
"The SPANX Super Footless (center) feels just a tad tighter on the tummy than regular control-top pantyhose but are footless and perfectly designed so that the bottoms don't roll up your legs, nor do they have a band that creates a bulge in your calves."
"SPANX, SPANX, SPANX!!!! There's nothing like them. So comfortable and they work so well."
During the cooler seasons, we at SheFinds practically live in Tight-End Tights (left). They come in lots of colors and patterns, and just make everything look a little better.
Waist And Torso Shapers
The Body Wrap Lites Bra Slip With Underwire looks like a sexy seamless mini-dress but provides smoothing, compressing and lifting everywhere you need it. And it's comfortable to boot! With removable straps, well-placed underwires and control that runs through the hip this is definitely the undergarment that can make last year's snug sundress look great again.
"I have tried everything, and by far my favorite is by Cosabella, the Cosabella Bella Body Contour, a long leg high waisted shaper that's also lightweight. Love it!!!"
Invisible Bras
As we head skimpy clothes season each year, filling your underthing arsenal with lingerie that gives out-of-sight support becomes incredibly important.
The Nubra is a must-have for summer. It has no straps, making it disappear even under the smallest of tops. The newer version here is 75% lighter than the original NuBra and still provides the same coverage.
This 3/4 sleeve tee actually has an underwire bra built in - all the support of a regular bra without the errant straps or back bulges.
The Sassybax bra's design eliminates bra bulge and bra lines. The bra has no traditional back strap - instead it is designed to smooth out the back so that those bulges made by the strap disappear. A fan reports "It gives me cleavage, comfort and a smooth back."
For more body-shaping wonders, see our Shapewear Guide.
Message Edited by SheFinds on 12-01-2008 01:00 PM