What is shapewear and how to choose it? How to choose high-waisted slimming panties, and can they be worn every day? How to determine grace size

Women have long used various methods to help visually make their figure more attractive. Previously, rigid corsets were used for this. Today, there is shapewear that corrects figure flaws.

Our article is about how to choose corrective (shaping) underwear in the correct size and shape.

Main types and models

Shapewear can be indispensable before an important event., before which you did not have time to get in shape.

It can also be worn under very tight outfits. Visually invisible, hides folds, makes the figure slimmer.

Such clothes will be useful for plump or slender girls who would like to make their proportions more perfect.

Two main types of correction models:

tightening. They hide excess folds, correct volume, and give the figure the correct shape. These are high-waisted panties, shorts, belts, combinations, bodysuits, graces, corsets. They are made of elastic materials intertwined with stretchable threads, due to which fat deposits are evenly distributed and well retained, problem areas are smoothed out;
modeling. They add volume where it is lacking. These are bras that enlarge the breasts, panties that can add volume to the buttocks.

Shapewear varies in degree of correction:

Weak or light tightening helps to smooth out the bulges a little, slightly tightens the stomach. An example is thick tights.
Average degree. Material of different densities. Improves the relief of the figure, eliminates folds.
. Suitable for women with problematic figures. Thanks to the inserted bones and plates, such underwear has a strong modeling property. It is usually dense, rigid, and often not very comfortable, so it cannot be worn for too long.

Types of modeling underwear:

shapewear panties. They usually have a high rise and come in both thongs and regular slips. Helps hide the belly;
slimming pantaloons. They improve the waistline, remove the stomach, depending on the length, covering the buttocks and hips. They can hide cellulite and make the hip line more graceful;
bodysuit This is a jumpsuit with fastenings between the legs. The bottom can be represented by panties or knickers. It hides the belly, visually makes the waist thinner, tightens the buttocks and chest, and evens out the posture. There are items with long sleeves that hide massive shoulders;
grace. They look like a belt from the chest to the hips, with or without straps. Half-grace is a belt that reaches the width of the navel. They narrow the waist area and give beautiful posture;
corset. The same wide belt, tightening the stomach and waist, but with lacing, which can be used to adjust the volume. Corsets can reveal the chest or have a beautiful bodice that lifts it;
slimming skirts. High skirts visually narrow the waist, hide the belly, and correct the hip line.

How to choose

According to slimming models Please consider the following recommendations:

first define the goal. You need to buy underwear, understanding where you will wear it. It can be selected for a specific event or for everyday wear. Determine this in advance. You shouldn’t immediately buy products with a strong correction - choose a medium one, evaluate what effect it gives, walk around and let your body get used to the sensations;
if you plan to wear the model you are purchasing with specific clothing, take it with you to the store and try it on. And vice versa: when choosing clothes that you plan to wear with slimming models, immediately try them on;
the right size is important. You shouldn't buy a significantly smaller model. The correct size will improve the shape of the silhouette, but a small one will be too tight and make the figure ugly;
make sure the model fits correctly. The product should take shape after putting it on, stretch at the end of the day, and take shape again after washing. Like other underwear, it is not necessary to wash it after every wear. Washing at temperatures above 30 degrees is prohibited, as this is detrimental to the elastane in the composition;
correct color. Usually such things are chosen in a tone as close as possible to the skin tone or in black if you plan to wear it with dark things;
check inserts and seams. The latter should not be visible under clothing. Be sure to look at yourself from all angles. Shapewear should eliminate wrinkles, not create additional ones;
try to choose “breathable” materials, do not wear corrective models for too long.

Criterias of choice

To choose the right size of shapewear, consider the following recommendations:

Neither too small nor too large a size is acceptable. The model should fit snugly to the body.
The product should not compress. When trying on, discomfort is unacceptable.
During movement, fat folds must remain motionless, because the main task of underwear is to smooth and tighten them.
Main materials - lycra, spandex, stretch. It is better that the inner layer is natural - this will prevent irritation and allergic reactions.

Each type of underwear has its own size charts.. To choose a bra, you need to measure the circumference of the chest itself and the area under it. Among modeling bras, you can pay attention to variations with thick straps and three rows of fasteners. Please note that the cup must be your size.

For the stomach and buttocks - high-waisted panties, trousers, overalls. It is important that they tighten the stomach, but do not put too much pressure on the groin area and bladder. To buy the correct size, measure your waist (measured at the navel) and hips (measured at the widest area).

For a corset or grace, you need to measure the circumference under the bust, chest and waist. For overalls, dresses, skirts, measure the hips.

From the following video you will learn some more useful tips on how to choose shapewear for different body types:

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I think the potential of shapewear is seriously underestimated. In my experience, slim girls think they don't need it because they're already slim, while heavier ladies think it's either dangerous, ineffective, or simply unavailable. All this is not true. Let's figure it out together.

If you think that the perfect silhouettes of stars and models at photo shoots, public events and carpets are the result of painstaking work and nothing more, then you are mistaken. Along with the almighty Photoshop, shapewear is almost always present there.

And even if there is nothing to “tighten” in the literal sense of the word (like fragile actresses or models), then shapewear performs another important function - it smoothes the silhouette. Yes, yes, good forms in themselves are thus transformed into magnificent ones. Gwyneth Paltrow even admitted that after giving birth, she wore two pairs of shapewear together, one on top of the other.

Since the magic of a magnificent silhouette is available to the stars, and no one hides the fact that they use shapewear, why shouldn’t mere mortals join in?

A good stylist brings with him to the shoot an assortment of shapewear of all sizes, colors and models.

What types of shapewear are there - and which one is right for you?

Shapewear exists in different silhouettes, densities, and colors. Different densities and different compositions of materials provide differences in the corrective properties of underwear.

All shapewear can be divided into correction classes:

Light corrective effect. This type of underwear is made from soft to the touch but dense fabric. It is not aimed at visually losing weight and “slimming up” - but it smoothes out unevenness well (hello, “orange peel”), slightly “tightens” individual parts (the tummy will visually become flatter), and creates an even silhouette under dresses. Its advantages include ease of wearing (although, of course, any shapewear takes some getting used to), comfort, and minimal fatigue at the end of the evening. It can be worn every day, without, of course, overusing it for hours - much like compression stockings.

Average corrective effect. It is denser than light-correction shapewear - and is already able to smooth out more prominent irregularities, such as “ears” on the hips, rollers from under the bra under knitwear. What am I talking about? Here is a photo:

(although it’s better to figure out the root cause - incorrectly selected underwear size).

It is optimal to have such underwear for individual items - for example, a very tight dress, or light trousers, and so on.

Strong corrective effect. This type of underwear is very dense, it often stands on a hanger, and has pre-formed indentations for the buttocks and breasts. It has a pronounced corrective effect - this is the kind of underwear that tightens “to size”. It is not intended for daily wear - and in the evening it can be worn for no more than 6 hours. This is the format of a party or a gala evening event - a New Year's corporate party or a bachelorette party, for example. Unfortunately, you have to pay for the pronounced corrective effect - at the end of the evening you get tired of it, because the body is evenly “pulled” everywhere. Also, due to its density, it can be hot in it. But for special events it is simply a must-have. Rate it when you see the photos. And compare with other women who have not bothered with this issue.

Manufacturers usually indicate the degree of correction of their products, but you yourself can understand the degree of correction of the underwear by the sensations and stretch of the fabric. If a light degree of correction feels like the thin knitwear of seamless panties, then a medium degree of correction resembles a heavy, tight jersey dress, and a strong degree of correction feels like a space suit, compression knitwear, which is worn after surgery, or high-degree compression stockings used for varicose veins.

The higher the degree of correction of the underwear, the more rigid and dense it is, the fewer hours in a row it can be worn, and the less often it can be put on. Therefore, a high degree of correction is suitable for special short-term events once a month, and a light degree of correction can be worn more often to smooth out the silhouette of a tight-fitting dress.

How to choose shapewear?

1) Define your goal. You need to buy shapewear with a clear understanding of where exactly you plan to wear it. Do you need it for a special event? Or are you looking to tackle a stubborn knit dress that you wear regularly? Understand this for yourself. I would recommend not buying a strong degree of correction right away - start with a medium one, evaluate the effect that shapewear has on you, walk around in it for a day, get used to how you feel.

2) Think about specific things. If you are going to buy lingerie to match a specific dress, take it with you to the store - you will have the opportunity to evaluate several models in comparison to choose the one that works best with your dress. Well, this also works in the opposite direction in the future - when asking the price for a special dress, take shapewear with you - perhaps now you will need a smaller dress?

3) Don't be greedy. Do not wear shapewear in a size smaller than you actually wear. You need to be honest with yourself - shapewear in your size will make you slimmer and improve your silhouette, and shapewear a size smaller than yours will provide you with the effect of a tightened “sausage”, and legs divided into parts where the underwear ends and the unstretched flesh begins.

4) Make sure the fit is correct. Shapewear should fit like a glove. It takes shape after putting it on and stretches at the end of the day - and “gathers” again after washing. It, like underwear, does not need to be washed after each wear - and cannot be washed at temperatures above 30 degrees. Otherwise, elastane in underwear will come to an end.

5) Check seams and inserts. In addition to the color closest to your skin color (or black if you plan to wear it under dark clothes), there is another important factor - the seams on the product. Look for a model with laser-cut seams rather than one with flat seams - and if you do have to go for a model with seams, make sure the seams don't protrude under a thin dress. Unfortunately, it is technically difficult to make a body contouring model without any seams at all - it is a necessary evil. It happens that the seams and stitched parts of the model, smooth on the surface, turn treacherously into lines under the clothes. The same applies to inserts made from other fabrics. And a model with lace trim will probably turn out to be unsuccessful.

6) Pay attention to the line between underwear and body. When trying on shapewear, make sure that there is no "sausage" effect anywhere in the shell - that the border between the end of the seam and the beginning of your leg is not visible, and the "tight" legs do not "swell" as soon as the underwear ends. Otherwise, everyone will notice this flaw when you are on the move. This often happens if the size of your shapewear is too small. If you're choosing a bike short, pay attention to the end of these shorts - a laser-cut edge is preferable to a flat, machine-cut, double-folded seam - because it can show through under clothing.

7) Choose the best. Go to the fitting room with several models, taking three sizes (smaller than yours, yours and one size larger). Start with the largest size, evaluate the fit, then try on your size, and only then try on a size smaller. During this time, you will have time to get used to both the model and the feeling of shapewear on your body. And you definitely can’t go wrong with the right size. Shapewear should improve your silhouette - at the same time, there should be no creases in the body or a sharp feeling of “compression”. You need to feel this state - and see for yourself how different sizes fit on you. Underwear of a smaller size will accentuate the unevenness more, pulling you too tightly, and when moving (try moving and twirling in front of the mirror) it can form unsightly folds. Try turning your back to the mirror and looking over your shoulder, twisting backwards - there should be no wrinkles in the bra area.

8) Evaluate the convenience and model. Try to sit down, move your arms, raise your leg - imitate the activity that happens in your life every day. If you are uncomfortable and can’t breathe in the fitting room, then in a taxi on the way to your special event you will want to undress right in the back seat. Don't torture yourself. Slenderness should be comfortable.

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Dieting requires time, money and enormous willpower. What should those who, unfortunately, don’t have all this do, but spring is inexorably approaching, followed by summer, and want to look their best? Modern developments in shapewear and shapewear will make you look slimmer and improve your silhouette and posture. The main thing is to choose it correctly, with which we will be happy to help you!

Which shapewear should you choose?

Let's try to find the perfect shapewear. It comes in various styles and varies in degree of tightening. The latter comes in three types:

Light: able to slightly smooth out skin unevenness. Not suitable for very plump women
Average
Strong: visually removes several kilograms, maintains correct posture.

In order not only to reduce your own volume, but also to create a beautiful silhouette of your figure, you need to choose the right style of underwear. First, look carefully at yourself in the mirror, pay attention to the most problematic areas that need adjustment. As a rule, this is a protruding belly, “rolls” on the waist, and so-called “ears” on the hips.

If you want to reduce your waist size, then choose a corset. Due to the hard “bones” it will make the stomach flat. It is worth remembering that walking in a tight corset is not very pleasant.

Corset shorts or high-waisted breeches will help kill two birds with one stone. Special elastic inserts will hide extra centimeters on the hips and stomach, and the figure will resemble an hourglass.

To target all problem areas at the same time, purchase a grace, semi-grace or bandage dress. Such shapewear supports the breasts, disguises the belly and folds on the sides due to a thoughtful cut, hides the “ears” and helps maintain correct posture.

Men's shapewear

Not only ladies want to look more fit, shapewear models are also being developed for men .

A corset T-shirt tightens the stomach and allows the torso to look more prominent.
Shapewear panties make the buttocks more athletic.

Lingerie not only improves your appearance and self-esteem, it is incredibly comfortable to wear and can be used every day.

How to choose the size of shapewear?

To choose the correct size, you must take careful measurements. To purchase a corset, measure your waist and underbust circumference. Be careful not to over-tighten yourself and ensure that the measuring tape does not move up or down.

To purchase leggings, shorts, a jumpsuit or bandage dress, you should know the size of your waist and hips. Hip circumference is measured at the fullest point of the buttocks.

Be sure to try on the product in the store. It should not press or dangle on you. Try sitting down and moving around. Pay attention to how your underwear looks under your clothes; it should be completely invisible.

And a few more tips:

Don't skimp on linens. An item from a well-known company and of good quality will last much longer.
Choose natural or high-quality synthetic fabrics. They must be breathable and wash well.
Give preference to the simplest styles and neutral colors: black, nude. In this case, your shapewear will be universal
Listen to the opinions of consultants, ask them questions, but remember that the decision is always yours.

Women's figures deteriorate and excess weight appears after childbirth, due to a sedentary lifestyle and bad habits, poor diet and hormonal imbalances. Of course, you can go on diets for a long time or exhaust your body in the gym. If you urgently need to shine at a party or corporate event in a luxurious dress, then special shapewear will help.

What is shapewear

These are special tightening wardrobe items that are worn under clothing. They provide the effect of weight loss, elegance and harmony, help visually reduce volume in problem areas, and also emphasize some external advantages, for example, making breasts more voluminous and attractive. The choice of shapewear models is very diverse.

Corrective products are chosen not only by obese ladies, but also by slender ladies. They correct the dimensions externally, remove a somewhat voluminous belly, and emphasize the waist area. The models are suitable for representatives of the fairer sex of different builds, weights and heights.

They can reduce sizes:

legs;
décolleté area;
lower back;
waist;
hips;
buttocks;
stomach.

Convex forms, if not removed, can cause a lot of fears and feelings of inferiority. In this case, modeling underwear comes to the rescue, improving the silhouette, making it visually slim and thin.

While wearing such clothes, the tummy becomes flat, the waist becomes thin and graceful, and the buttocks become sexy and firm. All this without going to the gym or a grueling diet.

Read also how to lose excess weight at home:

Types of underwear for figure correction

Manufacturers offer several types of such special women's accessories - modeling and slimming. The latest options are designed to hide kilograms, folds of fat, and make the figure more proportional. These are a variety of shorts, belts, tops, panties, lace-up corsets, combinations, semi-graces, graces and comfortable bodysuits.

Slimming models are made from a special material in which artificial elastic threads are woven together with ordinary knitted fabrics. They help to smoothly distribute the load, reduce wrinkles in one position, and smooth out bulky areas.

Modeling options are designed, on the contrary, to add volume and fat folds where necessary. This is mainly needed for the décolleté area.

Special modeling bras and panties are sold that make a woman’s bottom more attractive and appetizing.

By type of linen there are:

Graces are wide belts that correct the body from the chest to the hips. They may have straps that can be detached. Beautiful posture and a thin waist without a protruding belly help you achieve semi-grace. These are wide belts up to the waist.
Briefs reduce the volume of the abdomen and buttocks. They are usually made with a high waist. There are standard slips or thongs on sale. They are recommended to be worn by elderly ladies, girls who are prone to obesity and those who have recently given birth to a baby.
Knickers not only tighten up a sagging belly, but also cover the hips and buttocks, sometimes right down to the knees. The waist looks perfect, the hip line is more sloping, and the “orange peel” is also hidden.
A corset is a belt of a certain width that tightens the waist, lower back and abdomen. The desired result can be adjusted using the laces. This part is located either at the back or at the front. The lace bodice located at the top of the corset lifts the breasts. Although some models completely reveal female dignity.
Bodysuits are special overalls that are fixed between the legs. Below they look like knickers or panties. For a beautiful bust, they can have a deep neckline. Some options adjust the shoulder and arm area using slimming sleeves. Otherwise, the area of the buttocks and abdomen is tightened, and the posture is leveled.
Skirts are designed to externally reduce inches at the waist, slightly correct the shape of the hips and hide bulging folds of fat on the stomach and lower back.
Leggings are necessary for those ladies who dream of thin and slender legs and a toned butt. These wardrobe items often have a wide belt to correct the abdomen, as well as special inserts that tighten the buttocks.

Such women's secrets are practically invisible to others, but they mask flaws and emphasize the advantages of a woman's image. The main thing is to choose the right fabric, size and comfortable model.

What are the degrees of correction?

There are modeling underwear of different degrees of tightening:

A strong degree is necessary for women with significant obesity. The modeling and tightening effect of such models is maximum. They have insert plates and comfortable bones. Many options are not very comfortable to wear, and the fabric is dense and tight. In the first days, it is better to wear underwear for only a couple of hours, so as not to disrupt the blood supply to the tissues. Gradually, the wearing time is increased, but you still cannot wear underwear with strong hold all day.
An average degree is necessary for a fairly noticeable correction in problem areas. Models of this type are made of different materials, which are combined in such a way as to tighten as much as possible what is needed, without pressing down other unnecessary areas. As a result, unnecessary folds disappear and the body contour improves.
A weak or light degree is intended to hide small imperfections - a protruding tummy. They sell special tights that slightly hide leg imperfections.

The issue of the degree of adjustment must be decided on an individual basis. A strong degree allows you to visually reduce weight by 4-5 kg, significantly transform, but only for a short period of time. The appearance is improved by medium-stretch underwear. These are practical and comfortable items designed for daily wear.

How to choose the right underwear for figure correction

Ladies with problematic figures should be especially careful when choosing shapewear. It is important to pay attention not only to the style, but also to the quality of the material, and also make sure that the underwear will not be noticeable under everyday or evening wear.

In general, the following indicators are important:

Color. Basically, shapewear manufacturers offer 3 standard colors - nude, black and white. The first option is universal and will not be noticeable under any clothing.
Cost and manufacturer. It is more profitable to pay attention to a proven brand that has a lot of positive feedback. Although such wardrobe components are not cheap, they last for many years, do not cause allergies, do not rub or stretch.
Style. First of all, they determine which areas of the body need to be tightened, and where, on the contrary, it is important to emphasize or even increase in size. Such goals determine whether you need to buy a corset or panties, knickers, just a pull-up top or a belt.
Size. Personal parameters are compared with the manufacturer’s sizing chart. The chosen option should not squeeze or droop. In the latter case, there will be no tightening of problem areas.

Seamless underwear is considered the ideal option. It is not visible under thin clothing and does not wrinkle. There are models with inserts made of natural fabrics. Shorts and panties should have a natural gusset. Preliminary fitting will make the choice easier. Then it will be clear exactly which model to choose and with what degree of fixation.

Corrective models for tightening the waist and abdominal area

Such underwear visually improves a woman's silhouette. It transforms a woman, removing excess cm from the waist, hiding imperfections, fat deposits and a plump tummy after childbirth. In outline, if you wear such underwear, the lady’s figure resembles an hourglass.

The modeling effect is achieved due to the presence of special inserts, as well as fabrics with different densities. These options are suitable for any clothing - jeans, skirts, evening and casual dresses.

Panties with a wide high belt can give you a waistline. A corset also helps with this. It maintains correct and beautiful posture, preventing curvature of the vertebrae.

Corrective corsets and panties have an excellent supporting effect, especially after pregnancy, with back pain and lumbar weakness. Ideally, experts recommend choosing options with sewn-in gussets that do not restrict movement. When wearing such underwear, sharp folds or bends should not form. This means the size is not suitable.

Such options are necessary to emphasize the décolleté area and make a woman’s bust larger and more attractive. Graces, corsets, and bras help with this. Bust shapers are inexpensive and very easy to wear.

Shapewear for hips and buttocks

Such problems are solved with the help of pantaloons, shorts with a wide waist, skirts and panties with a belt. They perfectly hide flat or overly convex buttocks, curvy hips, and excessively hanging sides.

Shapewear Milavitsa

A Belarusian company that has long won the hearts of Russian women. They are of high quality and durability. The underwear does not tighten the body, does not slip, holds well and pulls away excess fat. Lace inserts give the lingerie of this brand a seductive and effective look. Many models are made of natural cotton fabric and can be worn comfortably for many years.

Maidenform - shapewear from America

Well-known inexpensive brand from the USA. Slimming products perfectly correct fat folds, hide cellulite deposits, and even out the silhouette and posture. Thanks to well-designed straps, wearing such panties and corsets is very comfortable. During active movements, the models do not roll down, twist or squeeze the skin.

Shaping underwear Triumph

A Russian brand distinguished by excellent quality, practicality and elegance. Many panties and corsets have beautiful lace inserts, giving them a romantic and sexy look. Such wardrobe items serve for a long time. They are resistant to stretching and other deformations.

Silkway - a modern brand of shapewear

The brand produces high-value products. This is due to the use of special materials. They perfectly slim the figure, hide defects on the waist, buttocks, and hips. Improves the condition of the skin, corrects posture.

Special microfibers massage the skin, improving blood microcirculation. They help get rid of old cellulite. Additionally, the underwear has hidden magnets that have a beneficial effect on the genitourinary system, improving lymph flow in the décolleté area.

Shapewear Florange

The French manufacturer is popular in the CIS countries. Modeling products tighten curvy sides, bulging belly and other visible flaws. Synthetic fibers cause increased sweating in some women. Although they mask fatty tissue, they can compress if the size is chosen incorrectly.

Schlangstutz - German shapewear

A favorite among Russian women. These are universal products with excellent corrective action. All styles make the body perfect. High-density elastic fabrics wash well and last for many years. They tighten up bulging volumes and make their owner slimmer and more attractive.

Janira – a brand for a slim figure

The brand produces special panties to tighten the buttocks and waist. They are able to emphasize your advantages by making your waist smaller by a few centimeters. Shaping products are invisible under clothing and to others. Drawstring and lace inserts are additional highly effective and decorative details.

Corrective panties and corsets Sankom

These are products from Switzerland with a breathable effect, made from high-quality fabrics. Women's lingerie styles suit any body type. Spectacular and stylish models emphasize the hips, shape a thin waist, and tighten a sagging belly. They have a visual push-up effect for the décolleté area.

Modern modeling underwear Slim Shapewear

Inexpensive manufacturer of panties and corsets. The popular manufacturer uses high-quality natural materials in the manufacture of its products and takes into account all the figure flaws that many overweight ladies dream of hiding. Models made of elastic fabrics that are pleasant to the touch cover several areas at once - the waist, buttocks, sides, hips.

The Internet is replete with articles on this topic. We offer a simple algorithm with just three steps. Knowing it, going through all three steps, you will not make mistakes when choosing shapewear. And we’ll talk separately about the mistakes and traps that you can fall into when purchasing these products.

So, let's begin.

There are three main stages in choosing shapewear.

Select the correction ZONE.
We select the PRODUCT that will correct it.
Determining the SIZE.

Exactly like that, in that sequence! And not just “I need to be pulled all over” or “I want a corset so that women were like before - everyone with slender waists, and I will be the same.”

This is important: you can choose shapewear that will be comfortable and pleasant for you to wear only by following consistency and selection technology. And it will be the right choice.

Step No. 1 - select the correction zone

Select the correction zone in front of the mirror:

We look at ourselves in the mirror in our underwear. What spoils the whole picture? Which part of the body sticks out the most treacherously? Let’s answer this question honestly. Without any: “I don’t like myself at all, I have fat sticking out everywhere.” It won't work that way! You need to admit to yourself that there is something that you don’t like MOST. This is the first step.

We look at ourselves in the mirror in the outfit in which we want to look beautiful. Again we treat ourselves critically, as if we were a stranger. The same body part you don't like? Or is something different noticeable in your elegant dress or suit? It happens. We look meticulously and strictly at the figure in the mirror.

Find the part of your figure that you dislike the most when you are wearing clothes.

This is what will need to be corrected.

“Then why did we look at ourselves in the mirror in our underwear?” - you ask. Then, to make it obvious that we may be dissatisfied with the figure as a whole, with its individual parts, but that is not what is important. It is important how we look in the clothes in which other people see us. And clothes can hide many features of your figure! And there are even such options that corrective or shapewear is not needed at all. But if some flaws are still visible in the clothes, and you want them to be less conspicuous, or if the dress simply cannot be worn without shapewear, then we go further and choose corrective and shapewear.

Abdomen and waist area

With age, the figure gradually loses its elasticity. The abdomen and waist are areas that undergo changes in most women. Childbirth, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, a decrease in metabolic rate - all this leads to the appearance of extra folds on the body, which spoil the once even and youthful silhouette. But you really want to always remain slim and attractive!

Perhaps, women most often complain about their stomach and unslim waist. Even owners of sizes 44 and 46 are dissatisfied with their bulging belly and lack of a waist - the kind they would like to have. This is, of course, to blame for 300 years of wearing corsets in Russia (since the time of Peter I) and modern glossy magazines. Well! Let's keep up with the times, don't deviate from traditions - we'll strive for a slimmer waist!

Recommended products for abdominal correction are slimming panties with a high and regular waistline, a bodysuit (combidress), slimming pantaloons, a slimming skirt, a slimming dress. All of these products will help reduce the protrusion of the abdomen forward; it is better if they have a reinforced, double anatomical insert on the abdomen. If the product has a gusset, it can support the stomach from below and tighten it further.

When is waist and abdomen correction needed? Definitely - if you plan to wear a fitted outfit, semi-fitting or close-fitting silhouette. It doesn’t hurt - if you have a very light outfit, for example, made of silk, even if it’s multi-layered and loose-fitting, it’s better to create the appearance of an “ideal figure” - you’ll feel like a goddess.

Legs and riding breeches area

The legs can be so full that the thighs at the top inside rub against each other. And this is not only unpleasant, but often also painful. In trousers it does not look aesthetically pleasing, especially if the lower leg is quite slender. You can, of course, not wear trousers. But if you want to wear them or need them? Then everything is very simple! There is only one product that can solve this problem - slimming or corrective pantaloons.

Breeches zone. Initially, there was no such zone on the human body. There is no such part of the body in any anatomy of the world. First came the riding breeches, named after the French general Gaston Breeches, a cavalryman who invented them as a military uniform for his subordinates. These were trousers, narrow at the legs and knees, widening greatly at the hips. Probably, the general saw how comfortable trousers were when he fought in Africa and combined them with his usual leggings. But we digress!

Our women also call the thickening of the legs in the upper part “ears” - perhaps they are just as “too” on the outside of the legs as the ears on the head? Nowadays, if you type “pear-shaped figure” on the Internet, it will immediately become clear what kind of zone this is - that’s what stylists and everyone who considers themselves usually call it. If in your outfit you look like a “pear”, in this case pantaloons will come to our aid.

The pantaloons can be of medium correction, then the contours of the body will be slightly smoothed. And this may be quite enough! There are pantaloons with a strong degree of correction, then they use not just elastic material, but also additional reinforcing elements - a double layer of fabric in the riding breeches.

When is correction of the legs and riding breeches needed? Not when you have a pear-shaped figure - no. Then you would have to live in them. But you don't do that, do you? You only need to adjust your legs and riding breeches when you want to wear a tight, tight skirt or trousers that are narrow in the hips. If you choose pantaloons with a high waistline, you will also adjust your stomach and waist - this is very comfortable and beneficial!

Back, sides

Quite often, women, especially those aged 40 years and older, notice that the silhouette is not as even and smooth as before. Transverse folds appear on the chest, below the bra belt and up to the waist; they are also called “pies” (apparently implying that it is the pies that are deposited there) or “lifebuoys”. Of course, such features of the figure do not decorate anyone and definitely add visual age. If in ordinary life we somehow put up with this, then on holidays we want to look our best. Not years, of course, but percentages. But there is good news - the back and sides are the easiest to correct!

Precisely because the folds are soft, they can be easily corrected and tightened. The silhouette becomes smoother, visually slimmer, and, therefore, younger!

Recommended products for the back and sides - slimming dress, bodysuit (combis). To a lesser extent, we can recommend trousers with a high waistline for these purposes; nevertheless, they are better suited for other purposes.

When is correction of the back and sides needed? If you are over 40 and you have already noticed that there are transverse folds below the bra belt, if you have chosen a transparent outfit or an outfit made of thin knitwear. Then you definitely need shapewear or shapewear! You will just feel much more confident.

Buttocks area

Nowadays it has become fashionable to have a big butt. At least don't be shy about it. What should those whose buttocks are not very defined do? A product in which the middle seam is gathered with an elastic band will come to the rescue, the butt is not just pressed, but on the contrary, supported only from below, a push-up effect is obtained, but not for the breasts, but for another seductive part of the female body.

Whole body

Often women come to us and when asked: “Which zone would you like to tighten?” They answer: “That’s it!” A slimming dress best suits this task - it tightens all problem areas approximately equally. But sometimes you have to choose not one, but two products that will complement each other. For example, slimming trousers with a regular waistline and a corset belt - if it is important to tighten the waist and the riding breeches area, both areas need strong correction.

Let us once again emphasize the importance of choosing a correction zone based on how you look in clothes, in a specific outfit. It is with this that you need to go to the fitting room of a lingerie store to choose corrective and shapewear.

The first step has been completed - we have chosen the zone(s) that we want to adjust or tighten. We take the dress with us and go to the lingerie store for shapewear.

Step No. 2 - select a product for the problem area

To make it easier for you to select shapewear, we have compiled a table. In it, the most successful zone-product combinations are marked in dark colors, and less successful ones are marked in light colors. But in the store, try all the products that are offered to you.

Our table is for reference. Perhaps, when you come to the store with your outfit to select shapewear, the consultant will draw attention to some nuances that were not visible to you at home. The good thing about sales consultants is that they are not our mothers or friends - they are impartial. They just need to dress the woman correctly. Nothing personal, just professionalism.

So, the second stage - select in the store those products that are suitable for correcting the problem area. And - let's move on to the third and final step!

Step No. 3 - select the product by size

Now we determine the size. Everything is simple here: you need to start trying on the size that matches your clothing size. But we finally determine the size of the shapewear only by trying it on.

What you should always pay attention to when trying on (trying on yourself, and not when choosing from a picture!):

Has the part of the body for which you want to buy shapewear or shapewear become less visible under clothes?
What is happening at the boundaries of the corrected and uncorrected zone - along the lower edge of panties, along the upper edge of panties, pantaloons, dresses? Does the top edge of a high-waisted item reach the bra band? Isn't it possible to get the effect of the proximity of a pulled sausage and a running dough? Look, look, we're not joking. It is very important to see this during fitting, and not to be upset later at home when you notice it, but it will be too late - the underwear cannot be returned or exchanged. Take your time with your choice. It’s better to look at everything carefully - we control the borders.
Are there any transverse folds on the product? If yes, it is not enough for you. Even if you like that it tightens you a lot, still try a larger size so as not to have constrictions on your body. This will only make things worse. When moving, such a product will ride up, you will feel uncomfortable. It’s better to choose a larger size, sacrifice 1 cm of tightening, but be confident in yourself and your underwear.
If the product has bones, check that they do not dig in when you sit. Be sure to try sitting on a chair wearing such products and bending over. Feel whether you can stay in shapewear with a high degree of correction for several hours?

Let us illustrate this using the example of a corset belt. Photo 1 shows a corset that was incorrectly selected in size - it is too small. The height of the corset does not reach the line of the bra belt and is too tight. As a result, a roll of skin under the bra is formed.

If shapewear and shapewear are selected according to size:

The transition from the corrected zone to the uncorrected zone is not noticeable
There are no folds or creases on the linen
You can sit, stand, bend over, move in the product, and it does not cause you discomfort.

For example, a correctly sized corrective belt (in Photo 2) does not form folds, creases or constrictions. Also, no skin ridges are formed at the border of the corrected and uncorrected zone - the corset does not push the skin up, above the corset, and down.

The following Photo 3 is an example of what the transition from the corrected to uncorrected zone should look like. Ideally, this transition should be completely invisible.

The next Photo 4 is an example of correctly selected high-waisted trousers. The upper edge of the product reaches the bra line and does not form a roll of leather. Below, on the leg, the transition from the corrected zone to the uncorrected one is almost imperceptible.

We hope that our article was useful and interesting to you. In 2011 we shot our first videos. And these were videos about shapewear. We reviewed them and realized that, despite the inexperience of the operator, the make-up of the heroines, the interiors, etc., the information that was in them was the “salt”, this was the “raisin”, everything was short and clear. Watch these videos. And don’t judge us strictly for their quality - in those years we were just getting started.