There are areas of our bodies that we would all like a bit of extra control on, whether it’s a bit of lift in the bust or butt or a little added support in our hips and thigh area. There’s certainly nothing wrong, either, with turning to a pair of Spanx or shaping shorts when you’re in need of a little oomph—celebs do it all the time, especially when it comes to walking the red carpet.
Luckily, the market is chock-full of great shapewear that promises to smooth out any lumps or bumps where you want to. Today, we’re honing in on all the best tummy-control shapewear that we think is 100% worth the investment. These are pieces you can wear whenever you feel the need to trim your tummy, shape your waistline and support your back. Ready to see our finds? Read on to shop the shorts, briefs and bodysuits that offer ultimate tummy control without sacrificing comfort, plus reviews that have us convinced.
“This body shaper is excellent at smoothing out any little unwanted tummy or back rolls. I am a mum of C-section babies and I have been looking for a shaper that’s comfortable and which really works. Also, it does not flatten your bottom.”
“Smoothed out my stomach but ran a little small. Good purchase overall.
“These are absolutely wonderful! They go up nice and high so they cover all of my stomach and sides, which is what I was looking for. They give me that extra confidence boost to wear form-fitting dresses!”
“Amazing! Smooth, slimming, easy to wear. Sucks you in.”
“Starting wearing these a week after my C-section. Very comfortable and highly recommend.”
“I bought this for post-surgical support, but it’s so comfortable—and effective—that I will be wearing it more frequently at work. Time to get another one in nude!”
“Really pleased with this. It fits well (I’m a 16-18 and ordered the 2XL), feels comfortable, stays in place with no rolling up or down, and does a good job of holding in and smoothing my stomach and waist area.”
“If you just need a little something to control and give you a smooth appearance under your dresses, this is for you! Very comfortable and does not ride up. Love! Not necessary to wear a bra with this if you have a medium-to-small bust.”
“This is my favourite shapewear piece. I am a size 12, 5’10” and sized down to a small for extra ‘tummy control.’ Highly recommend.”
“The legs stayed down and the top stayed up over my stomach all night. Very comfortable. Well worth the money.”
“A great smoothing effect and gives support.”
“Exactly what I was looking for: comfy, lightweight and something I can wear instead of a shaping brief and a bra. I always feel like I’m yanking my bra down and my briefs up! I have a few dresses that don’t need a slip but need something ‘solid’ underneath. Very soft and the bra part fits perfectly.”
“Easy to get on (unlike some shapewear) and fits nicely, smoothing all of the key areas! The leg length is perfect, and they didn’t creep up! I think you too would be satisfied with these shaping shorts!”
“It’s important to remember this is marketed as ‘everyday’ shapewear for sculpting. If you’re looking for the heavy-duty body contouring shapewear this isn’t it. I love that this smooths my curves without trying to eliminate them. [It’s] also thick enough to wear as a top under jackets or blazers.”
“This past autumn, I ordered a variety of brands, including Spanx, Wolford, Smartwool, and Commando. This pair was the winner.”
“It worked like a charm! I wanted a slimmer waistline and I got one. It was very comfortable too, which also surprised me.”
“These have a comfortable smoothing effect, and no pinching or rolling up of the waist band.”
“Wore mine yesterday for 8 hours and it didn’t feel tight or uncomfortable but smoothed out the bumps and gave me more confidence. Agree with other comments that stepping into it and pulling it up is much easier. Definitely recommend!”
“I bought this last minute hoping for a comfortable fit and a smooth silhouette. Having purchased various shapewear items in the past I had low expectations despite the high cost. I was therefore really pleasantly surprised to find I could get this on very easily and it felt comfortable and more importantly no bulges. I still had reservations but wore this for 10 hours and it stayed perfectly in place no rolls and remained comfortable the whole time. Well worth the money and I couldn’t happier with my purchase.”
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