Not sure which shapewear is the best to wear underneath a pencil skirt or to eliminate the appearance of a muffin top while wearing jeans? With so many styles on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here’s our guide to help you make the most of all types of bodysuits and give your figure a flattering shape.
Choose the Right Body-Sculpting Shapewear for Your Outfit
Plunging Neckline
Deep, plunging necklines can lead to a never-ending hunt for the right bra that won’t show but will offer bust support. The solution: a U-shape bra with a thin bridge. This bodysuit version works double-duty by also offering tummy control. Fashion Forms U-Plunge self-adhesive bodysuit US $30; AED/SAR 110 www.net-a-porter.com Emilio Pucci Floor-length silk gown US $4,893; AED/SAR 17,971 www.stylebop.com
Skinny Jeans
Banish muffin top-spillover by wearing high-cut, tummy control underwear. Not only will it smooth out those stubborn love handles but it will also give your butt a nice lift. Spanx Slimplicity microfiber compression brief US $88; AED/SAR 323 www.luisaviaroma.com Acne Studios Pin high-rise skinny jeans US $184; AED/SAR 675 www.mytheresa.com
Pencil Skirts
Target your midsection and slim down your hips by wearing high-cut briefs under a pencil skirt. Spanx Trust Your Thinstincts high-rise shorts US $70; AED/SAR 257 www.net-a-porter.com Stella Jean Floral pencil skirt US $654; AED/SAR 2,402 www.brownsfashion.com
Sweater
Knit materials tend to hug the body and expose every unflattering bump and lump. Create a streamline finish by wearing a long-sleeved bodysuit that offers midsection and arm control under your sweater. Wolford Berlin stretch-jersey bodysuit US $240; AED/SAR 881 www.net-a-porter.com Christopher Kane Lurex jumper US $846; AED/SAR 3,107 www.brownsfashion.com
Waist-Cinching Dress
Achieve that hourglass figure in a bodysuit that cinches your waist and gives your backside and bust a lift. This thong version eliminates the embarrassing appearance of VPL (visible panty liner). Wolford Mat de luxe forming body US $245; AED/SAR 899 www.luisaviaroma.com Dolce & Gabbana Rose print flounce hem dress US $2,945; AED/SAR 10,816 www.modaoperandi.com
Jumpsuits
Target your tummy and thighs by wearing a bodysuit with long briefs under a jumpsuit. The best part about this style is that you can pair it with your most flattering bra. Spanx Shaping bodysuit US $90; AED/SAR 330 www.net-a-porter.com Narciso Rodriguez Silk crepe de chine and crepe jumpsuit US $2,095; AED/SAR 7,694 www.net-a-porter-.com
Fitted Dress
Overcome your fears of wearing a fitted dress by letting a full-body shaper slip come to the rescue. Look for styles without any underwire to get the most comfortable fit. dMondaine Marilyn full slip US $180; AED/SAR 624 www.net-a-porter.com Alexander Wang Silk-cashmere ribbed dress US $704; AED/SAR 2,585 www.stylebop.com
