Whether you're flaunting your physique in a stylish bodycon dress or rocking high-waisted jeans with a fashionable bodysuit and blazer ensemble, achieving an enviable waistline and seamless curves can be quite challenging. What excites me about the current shapewear market is the abundance of choices available. The ideal option ultimately depends on your specific needs and desires.

Want to find the perfect shapewear that suits you best? Simply follow my lead.

Step 1: Find Your Target Area

Nobody knows your body better than you do. No salesperson or friend can accurately determine what would suit you perfectly. Take the time to analyze your body and identify the areas where you desire smoothing and shaping the most. Whether it's a larger bust, a protruding tummy, heavy thighs, or cellulite on your legs, pinpointing your target areas will greatly assist you in selecting the appropriate type of shapewear.

Step 2: Find Your Body Shape

Choose shapewear styles that enhance your body shape. Most of us can be categorized into one of the following templates, and each type has specific shapewear styles that complement it perfectly.

Apple Shaped

Apple-shaped or V-shaped (inverted triangle) women with a comparatively heavier upper body have narrow hips and a short torso.
A shaping camisole is an ideal buy if you’re of this type. It’ll not just smoothen love handles & compress your bust but subsequently give the illusion of a longer torso.

Pear Shaped

Pear-shaped women, as the name implies, have significantly wider hips and their waist measurements are just lesser than their bust measurements. This type is also alternatively called triangle shaped.
A thigh-shaper works wonders for women of this body-type, targeting the love handles, muffin tops, the rear, and of course, the thighs. Helping you achieve a sleeker look.

Women Tummy Control Shaper Shorts

Ruler Shaped

Ruler-shaped women (alternatively called rectangle/athletic) have almost the same bust, waist and hip measurements. Straight-bodied in general, women conforming to this shape, don’t pile weight on their sides, as much as they do on the front and back, i.e. at the belly and the butt.
A high-rise, rear enhancing waist trainers works for all-day shaping, tucking in your tummy while giving your rear an enviable lift. It sits at your natural waist and smoothens any muffin top as well. The perfect all-day, invisible companion.

Latex Double Band Waist Trainer 9 Steel Stone

Hourglass Shaped

Strapless Dress for Women Seamless Corset

Step 3: Choose in Accordance to The occasion

When it comes to our everyday undergarment needs, we all have our favorite choices for feeling supported: seamless briefs, thongs, comfortable bras or bralettes, and basic tank tops. However, there are moments when we require additional support, such as special occasions like weddings or holiday parties, or when we want more coverage for sheer outfits. In such instances, selecting the right shapewear can make a world of difference.

If you've been thinking or doing the same by wearing the same shapewear with all your outfits, let me enlighten you, ladies—shapewear is specially designed for each type of outfit. Whether you're wearing a skirt, a bodycon dress, sleek trousers, or even a saree, choosing the appropriate shapewear is crucial.

The right style of shapewear can either make or break your entire outfit. Certain styles work best for specific body silhouettes.

When your hemline hits above the knee and bike shorts aren't an option, opt for a garment that features a brief bottom to create a smooth silhouette.

For tight pants and jumpsuits, consider a product with a thong bottom. This will help avoid pesky panty lines while still providing sculpting support.

If you're wearing low-back tops or dresses, look for a garment that reaches up to the navel without digging into your waist. Alternatively, a drop-back style with convertible straps can be worn in various ways and is suitable for low-cut necklines as well.

Step 4: Find the Right Size

A smaller size will make me look slimmer, isn’t this what most of us women think? Alas! Breaking your myth, this ain’t true. A smaller size shapewear will instead make you look bigger causing extra bulges and discomfort. And believe me, ladies, if you are uncomfortable on the inside it shows on the outside. It’s best to pick your accurate size because shapewears are designed to cater to each size and they work their magic accordingly.

our shapewear size is determined by your waist and hip sizes.

Your bra size is important especially if you’re buying a shapewear that has cups. Here’s how to do it:

How to measure band size

Wrap a tape measure directly under your bust, keeping it parallel to the ground. Hold the tape measure snugly but not binding around your torso. Take note of the measurement in inches.
If the measurement is an even number, add 4 inches.
If the measurement is an odd number, add 5 inches.
The result is your band size.

How to measure cup size

Hold tape measure around the fullest point of your breasts. Wrap the tape measure snugly without indenting breast tissue. Take note of the measurement in inches then subtract it from your band size.
For example, if your band size is 36 and the measurement is 33, subtract the latter from the former (36 - 33 = 3).
The result determines your cup size. Every inch of difference corresponds to an increase in cup size from A onwards. A difference of less than an inch constitutes an AA cup.
From the previous example, the difference between your band size and the second measurement is 3 inches. This means that your cup size is C.

How to measure your waist:

Bend a little to your side and mark the crease or indentation. This is your natural waist. Straighten up and wrap the tape measure snugly around your natural waist. Round off to the nearest whole inch to get your waist measurement.

To measure your hips:

Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your torso just below your waist and just above your thighs. Round off to the nearest whole inch to get your measurements.

Ultimately, personal comfort depends on what size you're wearing and how you tolerate compression garments. It's important to listen to your body and find shaping garments that give you the shape you want without sacrificing comfort. If you feel uncomfortable, she suggests sizing up or trying a different style. "Shapewear is only helpful if it makes you feel good on all levels.

Step 5 To choose the right fabric