There’s no reason why ordinary women shouldn’t take control of their shapes with control shapewear. Let’s face it: There’s hardly a woman on the planet who is happy with her body. Even women we’d think are perfect, such as fashion models, actresses and socialites, often resort to body slimmers and shapewear to get into those fabulous designer outfits.
After all, we women have been enhancing our figures in one way or another for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years. So when if it’s time to choose some shapewear, here are a few suggestions to make the choice easier.
Take Control Of Your Shape With Control Shapewear
The number-one rule in buying control shapewear is: Get the right fit. First-time buyers often are tempted to buy a smaller size of shapewear than their usual lingerie, thinking it will make them look slimmer. Nothing could be more wrong, so drop that idea right away! Any style of shapewear that’s too small won’t enhance the wearer’s figure; it will only make her terribly uncomfortable. Nobody can look sleek and sexy if her undergarment is so tight she can’t breathe.
Instead, get proper body measurements with the help of a relative, a friend or the lingerie fit expert at a department store or specialty shop. Once a buyer knows her correct measurements, she can compare them to the sizing charts for the type of control body shape wear she wants. For example, a woman who wears a size 7 panty probably has a waist of about 28 inches and hips around 38 inches. She’d probably wear a medium size in a tummy brief, the most popular kind of control shapewear for tummy and hips.
Never, never, never settle for ill-fitting shapewear. Whatever garment a buyer chooses, it should stay in place without binding, especially in the legs or crotch. If the garment isn’t completely smooth everywhere when she tries it on, a different size is needed. Shapewear also should be replaced if it starts rolling down or bunching up.
Next, think about what type of control fit shapewear is desired. There are models of shapewear from all-encompassing bodysuits to tummy briefs to long-line bras. The different styles are meant for different areas of the body and each has its own features. For example, shapewear garments often have control panels and seams that compress parts of the body and give an illusion of curves. A woman with a pear-shaped figure might benefit from control shapewear with side panels to lift and support her bottom. A shaping panty or tummy brief could help. There’s also a long-leg brief if some thigh control is desired.
After fit and style, the next consideration for proper control shapewear is fabric. Women who live in warm climates should look for shapewear in cotton blends, which have ben best ability to allow good air flow. This “breathability” keeps the wear cooler and more comfortable.
Consumers who choose their control shapewear by fit, style and fabric are much more likely to find the right undergarment to give them the smooth, sleek silhouette they want under any outfit.
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