Spanx Women's Higher Power Thigh Slimmer

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It’s definitely a splurge — though, unlike much of the shapewear on this list, the bodysuit is meant to be shown off. They’re really lightweight and breathable, so you don’t get sweaty,” Adelson says, adding that the shorts are so smooth that there’s no friction to be found. It’s unfortunate how much gut-rearranging and thigh-squeezing shapewear I had to suffer before finding this piece, which is (so far and by far) one of the best bodysuits I’ve tried out.

Obviously, if you plan to wear something strapless with shapewear underneath, you will need to ditch the straps on your undergarments too. If you like the look of the +Body by Julia Haart bodysuit but don’t want to spend that much, consider this lace number from well-known bra brand Bali. The briefs have not-so-noticeable panels throughout that “help draw everything in,” explains Ball, and they’re made from a stretchy, soft, and smooth microfiber fabric that earns them a 3 on our comfort scale.These shaping briefs come recommended by stylist Erica Ball, who describes them as “relatively seamless, which is hard to find when not wearing a thong. I didn’t want to pin something like a slip or thong with the best-in-class blue ribbon when those are garments meant for specific wardrobe scenarios. 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). You should keep in mind that you can’t select your cup size for this bodysuit, which might be a deal-breaker for some. 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.

Palep says that whenever she wears the shorts, it doesn’t feel as if she’s adding another layer of clothing, because the designed-to-be-lightweight shorts are both bearable and breathable throughout the day. Note that Skims recommends sizing up for the most comfort, especially if you’d like to wear it every day — even if you don’t, I’d still suggest taking at least a size more than usual as the bodysuit runs small.Founded in 2000 by Sara Blakely, Spanx is a dynamic women’s brand changing the way women get dressed with a selection of hosiery, underwear and leggings including briefs from hipsters and thongs to boy shorts in nude and black in plain styles to lace details. The shorts aren’t particularly formfitting, according to Morgan, so if you’re after dramatic compression, you’re better off with one of the alternatives above. 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. And I didn’t feel like I was releasing myself from confinement, which is how I’ve felt with other shapewear. The best shapewear is snug and formfitting yet soft and so comfortable you can wear it for hours on end without feeling constricted.

It also comes in a wide range of colors to match different skin tones, and sizes to fit different bodies and body types. With that in mind, she told us this long-legged pair of shorts from Rago has “totally flat seams that won’t ever show under clothes, a split crotch so you don’t have to wriggle out if it to use the bathroom, and special grippy, lace leg holes that don’t ride up or bind your thighs. You really feel supported” in it, she says, adding that Spanx’s fabrication (a combination of nylon and elastane) is smooth against the body. 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.I’d describe the piece as compressive, like an all-over sports bra, which is why I ranked it a 2 for comfort. 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. With details like a reversible neckline and nonslip hem, Levine says the tank could even be worn on its own “with a nice pair of trousers.