If there is one piece of undergarment that you must own as you grow older, it is the shapewear. The compression material does wonders – it flattens bellies, firms up loose thighs, tightens saggy bottoms and camouflages extra pounds. No wonder shapewear is a real confidence booster for women above 40. But shapewear can get uncomfortable at times and that’s why it is important to choose your shapewear carefully so that it enhances your contour and is also comfortable to wear.
Bike shorts shapewear
If you enjoyed cycling in your youth you would remember bike shorts. Bike shorts can also be a fantastic type of shapewear for older women. These shorts are long and fitted and stretch from your waist to your thighs. They provide seamless lightweight compression and help to control problem areas like stomach and thighs. You can opt for heavier compression if required.
The smooth material and light compression will leave you looking perfect from the waist down, with no ridges, bumps, or bulges. These shorts make your clothes look better and let you breathe, work, socialize and eat in comfort at the same time. So don’t let below the waist bulges and sag mar your look, wear your bike shorts and dress with confidence.
Tummy control shorts shape wear
One of the biggest problem areas that older women have to deal with is the stomach. High-waist briefs are an ideal solution for this problem. These shapewears are just like regular briefs, but with higher waist band and light compression.
The High-waist briefs are shaped like underwear, but have a higher waistband to lightly compress and smooth out your stomach or lower abdomen. This shapewear is available in varying waist heights. Some are designed to smooth out “muffin tops” while others rise as high as the band of your bra smoothening the bulges around your bra. Irrespective of the style, High-waist briefs are perfect for wearing under pants, jeans, and skirts.
Tummy control brief shape wear
For people who are looking for tummy control but don’t need thigh coverage, there is also an option of high-rise brief as well. It comes with a secure waistband to help keep it in place and provides firm control around the tummy. It’s smooths bulges and creates and enhances the curves.
Shaper tank tops
If you wish to have a shapely and slim upper body shaper tank top is just what you need. Even though this shapewear looks like a regular tank top, its light compression fabric smooths out any bulges or bumps thus giving you a streamlined belly and waist. These shaper tank top cover your chest down to your waist, and since these are slim enough they can be worn under clothing without being detected.
This Shapewear comes in many different styles and lengths. In most cases you can choose between scoop or a V-neck option thus making it versatile enough to be worn under any type of shirt or blouse. The shaper tank tops can be paired with other shapewear, like briefs or bike shorts.
Corsets
Corsets are another must have in your wardrobe if you wish to clinch your waist. Here you can shape your waist without having to wear control pants or shaper tank tops.
Body suits
Bodysuits are a good option if you are looking for a shapewear you can wear under just about anything. It has slimming and smoothening effect and hence can be worn under dresses, kurtas, shorts and T-shirts. With the light compression of a well fitted bodysuit shapewear, you can enhance your curves and smoothen your bulges without discomfort.
The bodysuit shapewear includes a bra top, implying that the bodysuit offers enough support and comfort and you don’t need to wear a bra.
Torsette
Many women are uncomfortable with a full bodysuit with inbuilt bras, in which case it may be a good idea to settle for open bust body shapers – Torsette. These bodysuits allow you to wear the bra of your choice while getting the same slimming and smoothing effect of a bodysuit. The Torsette is therefore a great option for women who prefer support bras but with little more freedom.
So go ahead and pick a shapewear that enhances your body contour and dress with confidence!
