They accentuate your figure and make you feel your best.
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Finding the right shapewear is the key to a successful outfit. Owning these foundational pieces—whether a slip dress or a compression short—will make you look great and feel even better. The hunt for the comfortable, holds-you-in shapewear might not come easy, but you will never go back once you find the perfect items.
The best shapewear is meant to enhance your body without worrying about a thing. Remember to look for pieces that smooth, shape, and sculpt. Our edit of the very best shapewear ahead, from Spanx to Skims to Wolford to Commando, will accentuate your figure and make you feel your best.
This short is a perfect solution if you have a high slit but still need to wear shapewear. Skims' short is available for both the right and left legs and in nine different shades.
These Wolford tights have medium shaping along with compression. They'll not only shape you nicely but also support good circulation.
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This Intimissi bodysuit can be worn with or without a bra. Try it under a top or a dress—either way, it hugs you in all the right places.
Spanx Suit Your Fancy Plunge Low-Back Mid-Thigh Bodysuit
Spanx Suit Your Fancy Plunge Low-Back Mid-Thigh Bodysuit
Meet your new best friend. The solution for those plunge necklines and low-back dresses. This is available in size XS-XL and also available in a thong bodysuit.
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A reversible tank with both U and V necklines, this top is meant to keep your tummy in place. It's available in neutral and bright colors and sizes S–3X.
This high-waisted brief will hug you in all the right places and also help your posture. These briefs are available in three different shades.
The Honey Love Superpower briefs have over 850 reviews and an average rating of five stars. These briefs are meant to compress and hug all in the right places without cutting into your skin. They are available in sizes XS-3X
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This Wolford forming slip sculpts your waist and thighs, perfect for all those fitting dresses for the summer.
The Skims thong is ideal for those mini-fitted dresses. This high-waisted thong will help enhance your waistline.
There is no better feeling than wearing shapewear that sculpts without being so restrictive. These mid-thigh shorts are made of Spanx's most breathable and lightweight fabric that could easily be used daily. Not to mention, they are anti-chafing.
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An easy slip that works as a relaxed base layer is ideal for any see-through dress or skirt. The slip is made with Uniqlo's AIRism fabric that is both soft and breathable.
Here's a classic tank bodysuit that has a built-in, wire-free, power mesh bra and additionally smooths and enhances your body. This bodysuit also has breathable fabric that allows for a comfortable fit.
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This Heist high-waisted short enhances your shape without being too restrictive.
A best seller for Spanx, this open bust catsuit is perfect to wear under gowns, trousers, or jumpsuits. It also smooths and shapes from the waist down.
Even though half slips might seem a bit old-school, they always come in handy, whether you're layering under sheer clothing, helping garments fall nicely, or adjusting to itchy fabrics.
Andrea Zendejas
Senior Accessories Editor
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.