Shapewear is designed to smooth you out while cinching you in for an attractive feminine look. The garments can also be used to lift the body without necessarily being tight and offer light support. What you get really depends on which girdle you settle for. It is important to note that body shapers will not actually change your body type and will only offer temporary results in making you feel and look great. To get the best results with garments, you need to be careful when shopping so you can get the best for you.

Tip 1 – Familiarize yourself with the types of girdles

Before you even start looking for your shape-enhancing garment, you should start by learning about the options you have when it comes to types. There are full body shapewear that cover everything and come with features like bra straps to offer much-needed support. Most are dropped to knee level to smooth it out in a more balanced way. The other type is the camisole or tank type which works best for those who want to wear fitted tops. This type softens the bra lines and can control the tummy and trim the waist depending on the length. Briefs and briefs eliminate panty lines and smooth the bottom, but can also offer tummy control and butt support. The other types you can find are snatchers or waist cinchers and briefs or shapewear.

Tip 2: Find out what’s best for your body type

When you know what shapewear options you have, you need to know your body shape so that you can select the garments that are most suitable for you. Pear-shaped women fit best in high-waisted shapewear shorts; those with built-in panties may work better. For apple shaped women, waist cinchers or control briefs are the best because they fit the hips, rear, and tummy, while waist cinchers cincher the tummy and waist. Anything that addresses the stomach area will work great for the apple shape. The inverted triangle is another shape and shapewear panties work best for this shape. It is also recommended that people in this shape category wear bras that fit well to make a difference. For the hourglass, most shapewear works great. Whether you settle for a thigh slimmer or a bodysuit, you should enjoy great results with your curves.

Tip 3 – Take your measurements

After knowing which garments are the best for your body type, you need to make sure that you get the perfect fit with the garment you buy in the end. The easiest way to do this is by taking your measurements. Keeping in mind that different brands use different measurements, be sure to double check to pick garments that will give you the shapely results you want. A smaller or larger garment size will not work, so make sure you get the one that fits you best.