Make your favorite spring dresses look even better with these flattering shapewear pieces. (Spanx and Skims)
As much as I love slipping into a comfy dress as soon as the weather warms up, sometimes I want a little extra support — especially after coming out of a long winter where I indulged. Whether it's a fitted silhouette or a thin, clingy fabric making me a little uneasy, I've found a simple solution to feeling more confident in my flowy little numbers: shapewear!
These amazing undergarments do wonders by giving you a lift where you need it most and creating a smooth base to help clothes look and fit just right. Shapewear can hide cellulite, lift a flat booty and tame a tummy, Who best to judge which pieces do the job best? You! I spent hours on the web, reading through shopper review after shopper review to find the shapewear that made people look and feel fabulous. From a smoothing bodysuit to shaping shorts to control-top underwear, shop these customer-loved, frock-friendly shapewear essentials below.
Let's be real — when the summer heat is on, the last thing you want is to add another layer under your go-to breezy dress. But nothing can spoil a fun day like that dreaded chafing on your inner thighs. Spanx to the rescue! These lightweight shorts help prevent those friction-induced rashes. And they're breathable, so you won't overheat. They do triple duty by lifting, firming and smoothing, so you can feel confident and comfortable all day long.
One shopper loved them so much, she bought multiples. "I now have several of these and they are the only things I wear under my dresses. They keep everything tight, but you can still breathe."
This clever bodysuit has adjustable, convertible straps that can be worn in five different ways, including strapless. The all-in-one shaper is designed to smooth out your tummy, waist and rear, and a built-in underwire bra offers added support. You'll love the fabric — it's anti-static, so you can effortlessly slide your clothes on and off without any annoying cling.
One shopper wrote, "I was so pleased with this body shaper. It was pretty, slimmed my tummy and waist. It was perfect for my backless black dress."
Meet Amazon's most popular shaping bodysuit. With its plunging neckline and back, it's a great choice to wear under low-cut tops and dresses. There's so much to love about this: Its seamless leg openings keep it undetectable under your clothes, its adjustable straps are comfy and its bra area is designed without compression, so no worries about it flattening your chest! It even has a gusset at the crotch, so you can go to the bathroom without having to take the bodysuit off. Heaven.
"You look at it and you think, 'how the heck am I supposed to fit into this? There's no way.' And then you squeeze into it and want to try on every dress in your closet. I love the way I look and feel while wearing it; it provides so much coverage and smooths out the areas I'm insecure about," wrote one snatched shopper.
This beloved control slip promises a smooth, seamless base for spring and summer dresses. With adjustable straps for that just-right fit, it's made from soft microfiber that's not only comfortable but also breathable and quick-drying — perfect for those warm days ahead. Sizes range from small to XL; choose from classic black and nude.
"This slip is quite comfortable and smoothed all the underwear lines. Being postpartum, I needed to fit back into a dress for an important event, and this slip made it fit as well as it had pre-pregnancy," said one new mom.
Visible panty lines are the worst — and you won't see them with these babies. This control-top underwear is crafted from a comfy, seamless nylon/spandex blend that feels like a second skin, helping to smooth out your stomach and waist (no tummy cellulite to be seen here), all while being undetectable under your clothes. With its high-waisted design, it stays put as you go about your day, and the fact that it's machine-washable makes it a total win in my book!
One owner raved, "All my dresses look good on me now!"
Shoppers say these high-waisted, mid-thigh-length shorts are a game changer! They combine targeted compression with flexible boning to beautifully sculpt your midsection, helping you achieve that flattering hourglass figure. The double-knit X panels provide a gentle yet effective hug that keeps everything in place without feeling too tight. Plus, they smooth out any bumps on your thighs, giving you a sleek silhouette. And don't worry about those bathroom breaks — there's a handy opening in the gusset to make trips to the restroom a snap.
"I love these shorts. They hide the cellulite on my thighs and don't show the creases. I love how it tucks in my stomach and holds it there," wrote a smooth operator.
These popular shapers are not just about sculpting your thighs and stomach — they also feature special “booty enhancing” seams that lift and firm your backside! They combine various levels of compression to support and smooth all the right areas and they are incredibly size-inclusive, ranging from XXS to 4XL. With six skin-toned shades available, they blend perfectly under your clothes and remain happily undetectable.
"These were perfect for my wedding dress and made my butt look AMAZING," raved one five-star reviewer.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
