The Best Shapewear for Every Outfit
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Jayne Cherrington-CookThe best shapewear for smoothing your tummy
If you’re looking for an everyday shapewear option for wearing underneath fitted clothing, you can’t go wrong with a do-it-all pair of tummy-control knickers. They're ideal for those more casual plans when you want some subtle shaping but still need to feel comfy.
Our light control no-VPL knickers come in a handy pack of two and provide gentle compression to flatten your tummy while still feeling comfortable. For something with a little more contouring, go for our Magicwear waist cincher and thigh slimmer.
Top tip: There's no need to size up or down when choosing shapewear. For optimum results, choose your regular size and trust that the expert design will offer shape and support precisely where you need it.
Our best bridal shapewear for your big day
So, you’ve spent hours trying on wedding dresses in your mission to find ‘the one’. The last thing you need is to ruin the look with lingerie that creates unwanted lumps and bumps or feels uncomfortable during the speeches.
With so much to plan, it’s tempting to push looking for lingerie to the bottom of your to-do list. However, straight after choosing your dress – when the fit is fresh in your mind – is the best time. If you’ve chosen a shoulder-baring gown, strapless shapewear will work for you, while seam-free styles should be your go-to for slinky dresses.
Be sure to give your bridal shapewear a trial run to ensure you can navigate bathroom breaks and that you’ll be comfy sitting, standing and dancing in it throughout the day. A versatile shaping body is the ultimate wedding shapewear all-rounder. It'll do the job under everything from close-fitting fishtail dresses to bias-cut slip dresses.
Try these waist-cinchers and shaping knickers
The best shapewear for low-cut necklines
Wearing a plunge-neck top or dress to your next party or special occasion? We’ve got the perfect shapewear solution for you: a low scoop front shaping body. Made by Miraclesuit, it features a low neckline so you can wear your favourite bra, making it perfect for when you need to smooth and shape under a low-cut neckline.
Alternatively, a shaping body works brilliantly with plunge necklines. This satin wired body by Bluebella smooths and sculpts through the waist, with moulded cups to lift and support your shape. The low back and thong finish mean it sits neatly under clothes, plus it’s polished enough to wear as a top, too.
The best shapewear for figure-hugging dresses and skirts
If you’re wearing a figure hugging outfit, choosing seamless shapewear is the way to go. For a slinky slip dress, SPANX’s invisible cami slip is ideal. Made from breathable, lightweight fabric it gently shapes and supports while highlighting your natural silhouette. For a little more hold, try our Body Sculpt firm-control thong body. It’s seam-free with targeted tummy-and-waist compression, plus adjustable multiway straps and a low back so it works with lower necklines
If you want a little extra lift and definition under your favourite pair of tailored trousers or a satin slip skirt, look no further than our bum-boosting shorts. The removable padding and cinch details give your bum a subtle but noticeable lift, while light control shaping smooths your silhouette. Feel free to skip the squats for now – we won’t tell anyone.
Published 20/02/2026
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