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But tracking down the best shapewear isnt the easiest undertaking.
Photo courtesy of tester Brigitt Earley
I also tapped my web link of women with different body types to share their reviews.
Now, Im ready to share the results.
Honeylove makes some of the best shapewear out there.
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It can help clothes fit better and give the wearer a more toned and sculpted look.
Additionally, choosing the right size and style of shapewear is crucial to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
Of course, more lightly compressive fabrics tend to be more comfortable, tooparticularly during extended wear.
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Can you wear shapewear while pregnant?
Wearing tight shapewear while pregnant is generally not recommended, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.
Its always best to consult with a health care provider before wearing shapewear during pregnancy.
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Is it safe to wear shapewear for extended periods of time?
If it’s too tight, you could end up with restricted circulation or abdominal discomfort, he says.
In extreme cases you could experience acid reflux or numbness in the legs due to nerve compression.
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Is it better to size up or down in shapewear?
The best way to approach sizing is to pick whats true to size.
Take a tape measure and measure your waist and hip to find your exact measurements.
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What are the best shapewear brands?
Spanx, Skims, Honeylove, and Shapermint are some of the most popular and widely-recommended brands of shapewear.
I particularly liked how well the shorts stayed in place.
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These shorts are definitely on the longer side.
If you want a more seamless silhouette, check out our list ofbest tummy-control underwear.
(The fabric is a little thick, so we had trouble hiding these shorts under jeans.)
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Theyre also more suitable for pregnant women, since they offer gentle support and shaping without true compression.
Our tester said the anti-slip design was one of the best of the bunch, too.
Friends were, quite literally, adding to cart while we were chatting.
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They do run on the smaller side.
But a little shimmying did the trick.
The result was so smooth and sucked in.
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It also has built-in support, so you dont have to wear a bra.
I did add pasties, thoughjust to avoid a nipply look.
The thong bodysuit design also makes the style more suitable for options that tend to show visible panty lines.
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These particular shaping shorts deliver great compression all around but really shine in the back.
Though they were a bit hard to put on, our tester said they were largely very comfortable.
This is, however, a cross-brand problem with shorts, so take it with a grain of salt.
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But we loved Honeyloves Cami Bodysuit, because it fell squarely into the latter camp.
but do have relatively thick, supportive straps that would offer enough support for larger-chested women.
I also find this style more comfortable than snaps.
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You dont have to worry about those VPLs, because this option is a thong style.
We also appreciated the snap closure at the gusset for easy on-off and bathroom breaks.
But I was really blown away by the lift and shaping it provided in the chest.
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You may want to size up or down accordingly to get the right fit in the chest.
The brand is just so reliable, and its styles are some of the most comfortable options out there.
Of the half-dozen styles Ive tried from the brand, these shorts arehands downmy favorite.
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Whether youre running errands or enjoying a casual outing, thesetummy-control leggingsare a versatile addition to your wardrobe.
I really loved wearing these under my jeans, said our tester.
They were entirely squat-proof and didnt have any irritating seams during a light weight-lifting workout and an easy jog.
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Most importantly, these bad boys really snatch the waist.
This bodysuit is different from othersin a great way that makes it more versatilebecause it features a convertible design.
You could even wear it with racerback styles.
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It has three rows of hook-and-eye closures on the gusset.
It didnt dig in the same way other bodysuitsnamely those with snapsdid.
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