The Shapewear Pieces Every Woman Should Own

The best shapewear Even with no date on their arm, celebrities rarely walk the red carpet alone. They usually have a friend helping them look their best at every angle: a friend known as shapewear. Nothing works better to smooth and improve the most tedious areasback, tummy, hips, thighs, buttthat sometimes even workouts wont fix. Celebrities consider shapewear a lifesaver, and you will too, once you add the following pieces to your wardrobe. Theres nothing wrong with accepting a helping hand once in awhile!

For Your Back

Unsightly back bulge caused by an ill-fitting bra can be annoying and unattractive. If you need the support, but can do without the bumps, consider a tank with a smoothing effect, like On Top & In Control Sophisticated Scoop-Neck Tank ($68, neimanmarcus.com). Wear it underneath almost any top for a sleek fit that eliminates back bulge.

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For Your Tummy

If youre not seeing results from the gym in your stomach area, there are plenty of shapewear options to help create a lean, hourglass silhouette. A piece like Flexees by Maidenform Control It Waist Nipper ($30, figleaves.com) will tame that tummy instantly, and can be worn high or low waisted to suit any outfit.

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For Your Hips

For support in your hip area, shapewear like Spanx Skinny Britches Hipster ($32, barenecessities.com) works like a dream. Not much larger than your average pair of panties, this shapewear comes in a variety of colors, hides underneath any piece of clothing, and firms both your hips and tummy.

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For Your Thighs

Problem thighs are no match for shapewear pieces with ultra firming and slimming power like Spanx Super Higher Power ($38, anntaylor.com). These feature a mega compression zone on your thighs to slim them down, but wont create a bulge where they end on your leg (youre probably familiar with how annoying that is).

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For Your Butt

Unhappy with your derriere? You can change that by finding shapewear that specifically targets your behind, like the Body Wrap: Seamless High-Waist Panty ($38, thelingeriestoreusa.com), which lifts and shapes your rear while simultaneously smoothing out your waist. Skinny jeans, here you come.

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For Everything

If you have a big event coming up or an outfit that you want to look absolutely perfect in, achieve a beautiful shape all over with shapewear that helps every area. This Firm Control Singlet Instant Slimmer by Flexees Shapwear ($38.50, macys.com) firms and slims from your bust all the way down to your thighs. The great thing about this style is that you can wear your own bra underneath, it has a deep v-neck to hide underneath most necklines, and it keeps everything looking svelte and sexy. Youll look fantastic in whatever you put on, and no one will know you have a little friend helping you out!

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