Shapewear is designed to smooth you out and at the same time cinch you in so you have an attractive feminine look.
The garments can also be used to lift the body without necessarily cinching and offer light support. What you get really depends on the shapewear that you settle for. Important to note is that body shapers will not really change your body type and will only offer temporary results to make you feel and look good. To get the best results with the garments, you need to be cautious when buying so you can get the best for you.
Tip 1 – Get familiar with the shapewear types
Before you even start looking for your garment to improve your shape, you must start by knowing the options you have as far as the types go. There is full body shapewear that cover everything and come with features like bra straps to offer the much needed support. Most drop to knee level so they smooth you out in a more balanced manner. The other type is the camisole or tank type that works best for those who want to wear fitted tops. This type smooths out the bra lines and can control tummy and nip the waist depending on the length. Short and briefs eliminate panty lines and smooth out the bottom, but can also offer tummy control and bum support. The other types you may find are snatcher or waist cinchers and shaper slips or girdles.
Tip 2 – Find out what is right for your body type
When you know the shapewear options you have, you then must know your body shape so you can select the garments that are most suitable for you. Pear shaped women are best settling for high waisted shaping shorts; those with built-in panties may work better. For the apple shaped women, waist cincher or control briefs are best because they take in hips, rear and the abdomen whereas the waist cinchers take in abdomen and waist. Anything that addresses the stomach area will work out great for the apple shaped. Inverted triangle is another shape and shaper slips work best for this shape. It is also advisable that those in this shape category wear correctly fitting bras to make a difference. For the hourglass, most shapewear garments work great. Whether you settle for a thigh slimmer or bodysuit, you should enjoy good results with your curves.
Tip 3 – Take your measurements
After you know what garments are best for your body type, you then have to ensure that you get the perfect fit with the garment that you buy in the end. The simplest way of doing this is taking your measurements. Considering that different brands use different measurements, make sure you check twice so you pick out garments that will fetch you the shapely results that you want. A garment size smaller or larger will not work so ensure that you get what fits you best.
