If showing off your shapewear is part of your look, experiment with different colors-just make sure these pieces still offer style and support. “Having a basic black option is also a good idea, as it seamlessly layers under darker fabrics,” says Brown.

Color: Shapewear comes in many forms and hues, and finding a nude that matches your skin tone is easier thanks to modern brands such as Skims that provide more diverse shade ranges.For a smooth, streamlined silhouette in formalwear, she recommends full bodysuits, slips and dresses that target larger surface areas when you want maximum coverage. “I always recommend that clients create a shapewear wardrobe for all different outfits and occasions.” To that end, Brown invests in tummy-controlling briefs, sculpting shorts, unfussy tanks with built-in cups and adjustable straps as well as compression tights for everyday wear. “Make sure your shapewear doesn’t cut into your skin or have bulky hardware since this may prove uncomfortable, unflattering and reveal bumps,” she says. Coverage: For a smoothing effect, New-York based stylist Samantha Brown looks for seamless coverage.

Resist the urge to go down a size assuming this will make you look tighter or give you extra support, as this will only make things overly constricting and dig into your skin. Stick to your normal dress or bra size for the best fit. Or consider Yummie, a brand that combines compression with skin-cooling fabrics. The best pieces should “fit well and make you feel comfortable and confident so you can wear them for hours.” In warmer weather, go for breathable separates in single layered fabrics, such as sculpting shorts and high-rise tummy-controlling briefs. “The materials are soft, lightweight and supportive,” says New-York based fashion stylist Beckie Klein.

Comfort: Shapewear is a style essential that’s no longer suffocating.

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