Spanx Women's Higher Power Thigh Slimmer

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The majority of the other shapewear I tried felt and looked relatively unsexy — I would be embarrassed if anyone saw me in just the shapewear, which definitely impacts how you feel about yourself,” Anello explains. They are so comfortable, in fact, that she can wear them for an entire day and not be impatient to take them off at the end of it: “This is an easy shapewear item that gives me drastic results with little effort. Thomas acknowledges that because it’s a full-coverage style that’s cut to shape through the middle of the thigh, “You might get a little tired of wearing this piece after a full day” — but says “it won’t be something you’ll want to remove the instant you put it on. Levine thinks it “gives you the perfect foundation” because it smooths your stomach, waist, and back and suits most necklines, so you can use it for more than one outfit. The misconception that shapewear can’t be sexy and feel great on you while doing its job is dispelled with this piece,” she says, promising that it is totally capable of smoothing you out even with its beautiful, minimal coverage design made from lightweight fabric.

It allows you to show a lot of skin but still offers support thanks to its padded cups and thigh-length legs. Each of the pieces below is ranked by comfort on a scale of 1 to 3 — with 1 being very uncomfortable (but effective), 2 being bearable, and 3 being as comfortable as shapewear can get — based on testing and what the experts say. This bodysuit from TC Fine Intimates comes with straps for those who appreciate versatility, but ultimately, it’s meant to be strap free.The best shapewear is snug and formfitting yet soft and so comfortable you can wear it for hours on end without feeling constricted. My first impression was that the thickness of the fabric — a combination of nylon and spandex — would make wearing it unbearable. Though you could go with the old reliables, like Spanx and Yummie, or the newer, buzzy brands like Knix, our pick for the best shaping shorts is this pair from Rago. I had to play around with the cups and straps to get the right fit over my chest when Spanx sent me this style for review, but once those were adjusted, I was properly lifted up top.

Palep applauds the piece’s shaping power, along with its seamlessness (no visible panty lines to worry about since it’s made to be worn on its own without underwear) and non-digging waistband. You select your size based on your bra size instead of what would best fit your torso, with the bodysuit available in sizes 32B to 40C. On past bodysuits I’ve owned, the tops of them are the equivalent of those shelf bras you’ll see on tank tops — they don’t do anything.And while Levine thinks it is bearable to wear for a formal event in which you’d like to pull out all the stops, reviewers mention it deeply compresses your body and is definitely not intended for everyday use.

Let’s get this out of the way first: There’s nothing wrong with not wearing shapewear, which admittedly has a reputation for being uncomfortable and even torturous — the term “sausage casing” came up more than once in interviews for this story.Individual pieces that target just one area — like your thighs, stomach, or butt — tend to be much more comfortable, and they come in a plethora of options, making it easier to try a few to determine your preferred style. And even though it may be counterintuitive to how you put on normal tops, when wearing any shaping tank, remember: Step into the garment and shimmy it up. This shaping tank — which contains two movable inner panels — is one Levine “especially loves for underneath sheath dresses and blouses. Since it’s a thong, she adds, it’ll work just as well with jeans and pants as it will with skirts and dresses. I’d describe the piece as compressive, like an all-over sports bra, which is why I ranked it a 2 for comfort.

By entering your cell number and checking this box, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e. The piece’s name comes from its tech-y material, which includes microfiber on one side and cotton on the other, and is designed to offer moderate compression that doesn’t squeeze you in. Consider an open-bust bodysuit if you’d rather wear your own bra — this one offers the same torso and thigh sculpting as the full Spanx bodysuit above, without the one-size cups.Brands like Spanx and Nancy Ganz came up as popular brief options, but Nancy Ganz features a limited size range, while Spanx apparently causes you to run warm regardless of how lightweight it is (and no one wants a sweaty butt).