Want a sexy, slim figure without exercise or surgery? Try shapewear

Want a sexy, slim figure without exercise or surgery? Try shapewear

by Kriti Saraswat

Love wearing those figure-hugging dresses and tops but not too confident about your body? You can opt for shapewear – a piece of clothing that snugly fits your body and enhances your contours, giving your bust a slight lift and also shaping up your buttocks, hiding the flab and giving you an hourglass-like figure. It needs to be worn under the dress or top you plan to wear.

You don't always have to opt for surgery or tucks to look your best in that sexy dress. It is a boon for women who aren't too comfortable with the shape of their body but still want to wear the latest trends in fashion. It gives your body an overall lift-up and slimming down, with many promising to bring you two dress sizes down. Even if you aren't on the heavier side but wish to accentuate your assets, you can try this garment as it comes in all sizes.

How to choose one?

There are different varieties of shapewear depending on the flaw you wish to conceal. You can get one which comes with an attached bra and goes all the way down to your thighs. This is ideal for people who want a complete tone-up, especially when you plan to wear a bodycon dress.

There are others which cover individual problem areas like the midriff section, only the bust or the buttocks. They make you look sleeker, highlighting your assets and hiding the flab. These control garments come in two kinds of variety – one is made of very thin fabric which can be worn even under skinny jeans, the other one is slightly firmer made of different fabrics to give more prominent lift.

You can choose from camisoles to waist trimmers to slimming underwear. Though you may find them online, it is best to try them out under the dress you plan to wear before you buy one. It needs to be of a fitted size, neither small nor big or else the end result won't be that appealing. Wearing a size smaller will put extra pressure on your nerves and also make you uncomfortable. On the other hand, a size bigger won't do the trick and you might not see the desired look you want. (Read: Make-up tips to look picture-perfect)

Where can you find one?

These days, even lingerie brands have come up with their own line of shapewear though the names may differ slightly – bodysuit, tummy control, slimmers and so on.

A few popular brands that have this range are:

Jockey
Avirate
Bw!tch
Hanes
You can find outlets of these brands in shopping malls. In case you fail to find one but still want to try shapewear, look online on shopping websites. (Read: Get legs you can show off instantly!)

Disclaimer: health.india.com doesn't endorse any of the products/brands mentioned and will take no responsibility for their efficacy. 

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