The Shapewear Edit: 6 Pieces To Snatch, Cinch, and Smooth

It’s safe to say Kim Kardashian knows a thing or two about being snatched. So, it’s no wonder this bodysuit comes highly rated. The strong compression fabric keeps your core tight, lifts your butt, and supports your chest. Seamless construction and super soft fabric embrace your body’s natural curves, while cinching your waist and generally smoothing everything out. This is a great base option if you want a piece of shapewear that’s truly versatile. Wear it under dresses, skirts, or tucked into jeans as a bodysuit for everyday wear. Price-wise, this is definitely on the more affordable side of shapewear.

Lightweight, mid-length, and made with a stretch fabric that stays in place, the Wacoal Body Base Shorty Panty is made for the days where you want to help smooth out your figure ever so lightly. These shorts are what everyone wants their shapewear to be: comfortable and so light you barely notice they’re even there. The brand describes them as a “gentle nudge” for your figure. Multiple reviewers concur that these shorts deliver on subtly smoothing instead of squeezing or restricting.

Winter is here which means, if you love dresses and skirts, tights have now probably become a wardrobe essential. My one qualm with tights is the top. Often the top of tights roll and bunch, leaving awkward lines under your outfits. This pair of Commando tights is here to solve that problem, with the added bonus of a little tummy control. The top of the tights is made of a different, more compressive fabric than the rest of the pair. This not only creates a seamless, line-free look, but also smooths out your tummy, hips, thighs, and butt.

Everyone should have a great camisole in their wardrobe. This one, with its shaping and smoothing qualities, is an easy choice. With a mix of nylon and spandex, this camisole is stretchy and boasts a comfortable compression that won’t leave you feeling restricted, but will certainly keep you feeling supported. It comes in a few neutral shades: black, rose tan, chocolate, and silver grey. We love that this camisole comes in a wide range of sizes, from small to 4XL

There are some occasions where you want to look better than your best. For those occasions, you don’t want to risk it. You need a great piece of shapewear that won’t let you down and this Spanx bodysuit is just that. This piece has a versatile design to fit under many different types of garments. The adjustable, convertible straps can be worn five ways (narrow back, racerback, traditional, criss-cross, halter) to accommodate different back styles. The back of the bodysuit is low, so if you’re wearing a dress that shows off your back don’t sweat it. The front of the bodysuit has a plunging U-shaped neckline, which works with everything from deep v-necks to sweetheart necklines. There’s even an easy access gusset so you don’t have to take the entire thing off when you have to pee. Spanx thought of the many qualms people could come across while wearing this piece and solved them before they even happened.

Throughout pregnancy, you’re probably looking for pieces that accommodate your changing body. This nursing bra from Skims is made to support you during and after pregnancy. With a seamless construction and ribbed underband, this bra is really more like a lightweight, but supportive bralette. Front clasps allow you to open and close with ease when it’s nursing time. With nine neutral shades and sizes ranging from XXS to 5X, there’s a perfect fit for all new mothers.