There are numerous configurations of target areas plus support levels to choose from. We make it easy for you to find just the right ones on HerRoom.com. But, first, let me guide you through the most popular body shaper styles.

This list was put together with the help of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Executive Director of the Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Lexie Sachs. With more than 15 years of experience in the textiles industry, including merchandising and product development for fashion. Sachs joined Good Housekeeping in 2013 and has extensively tested apparel of all kinds, including sports bras, workout leggings, pajamas and more, using specialized lab equipment and with hundreds of consumer testers. When we want something with a little more contouring power, we turn to the SuperPower Short from Honeylove. With targeted, level three compression around the waist , these tummy control shorts provide some intense shaping on the body. While wearing these shorts, we noticed suctioning just about everywhere, but the tummy-controlling properties were particularly brought to life through the criss-cross bandaging around our midsection. Combined with the side boning, it really created an hourglass figure and cinched in the waist. The mesh is also very strong on the legs, despite looking deceivingly sheer, and helped smooth out our hip dips impressively. Our entire torso, hips, and butt area were expertly sculpted. Are your winter tights doing enough work? Commando’s Ultimate opaque control top tights don’t just shield your legs from cold temperatures and provide a flattering silhouette, they also shape your body. Get full leg coverage and tummy control with these must-own tights. The seamless top smooths without leaving any bumps or lines. They offer medium control for not just the tummy, but also the hips, thighs and bum. They’re available in three sizes, so you’ll want to snap up a few pairs to style them with all of your fall and winter skirts and dresses. Of course, there are a bajillion brands on the market that sell bodysuits and lingerie that'll hold you in allll the right places (*ahem* SKIMS and YITTY being some of the most recent and buzzy additions). Because we live for convenience, though—and assuming y'all do too—we've made it easy to sift through everything by dropping only the best shapewear pieces below. Some shapewear garments include boning or rigid panels that provide structure and help to prevent rolling or shifting. These additional features offer extra support and stability, particularly in the waist and torso areas. Shapewear with Wide Straps

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Gripper strips or silicone bands are a game-changer when it comes to preventing shapewear from rolling down. These thin, silicone-infused strips are strategically placed along the edges of the shapewear, creating a grip against your skin or clothing. They help anchor the shapewear in place, keeping it from shifting or rolling throughout the day. Consider Bodysuit or One-Piece Styles be easy to get on and off. Take your time, especially when putting it on. My top tip is to make sure you don't put in on when you have just got out of the shower. It is really hard to pull extra firm control shapewear on when your skin is damp.

What We Don’t Love: You can definitely see it from underneath your clothes, so you can’t wear it with form-fitting pieces. Can make your bum appear fuller (as your waist appears more cinched). Shapewear can also be great for your bum – if you use a tummy cincher or waist-control shapewear, your waist will appear smaller, and your bum will appear larger by comparison. This option comes with side and front panels for a more cinched-in look, but other than that, the compression level remains between a comfortable one and two. It provides some smoothing and a light hold but without any of the constricting feelings. We particularly love how thin the material is on the shorts as they never cause any chafing or the feeling of being sausaged. The only thing to note here is that it requires you to have a strapless bra, otherwise the straps on the bodysuit with bra straps and whatever shirt you are wearing become a little too much and can be seen from underneath your clothes.Similar to the camisoles we discussed above, there are many legging style leg shapers which come in fabrics and patterns which are appropriate to wear on their own. Giving you even more confidence and flexibility with your shaping wardrobe. Most shapewear is made of flexible fabrics like spandex and nylon. These are popular because can hold you in place by varying degrees of strength. Need extra levels of support and shaping? Look for styles that include boning and other stiff inserts to truly sculpt your body.