Benefits of Shapewear

Like many women, full figured or not, shapewear is a part of my everyday life.  Personally, I will not walk out of my house without at least my control cami on. My shapewear give me that extra boost of confidence I need to wear that fitted shirt or my little black dress. There are a large number of women who do not know the full benefits of wearing shapewear or which type of shapewear is best for them.  At one time I was in that category.   Hopefully this will help educate some women about shapewear and how to use it. 
           

            To begin to understand shapewear, you have to realize that there are many different types.  Depending on the brand, they are named differently.  Some of the basic types of shapewear are:

• ·         Girdles
• ·         Body Briefs
• ·         Control Camisoles
• ·         Bodysuits
• ·         Control Capri’s
• ·         Waist Cinchers
• ·         Slips (both full and half)

The different types come in four different types of controls.  They are light, medium, firm and extra firm.  I personally like how Hourglass Angel has the controls listed as minimal, slight, moderate, strong and maximum.  You have to figure out your desired result before you purchase your shapewear.  If you are looking for a smooth look then a light control would be good for you. If you are expect to lose about 2-4 inches with smoothing, flattening and lifting, than you would choose a firm or maximum control.  The big thing to remember is to purchase the shapewear in your size.  If your shapewear is too small, the shapewear can roll up or down or move out of place and even create more rolls and bulges. 

            It is important to remember that shapewear is beneficial for women and men of all shapes and sizes.  Yes, there is a line of shapewear for men.  (If you don’t believe me, check out www.spanx.com and you will see a category Spanx for Men)  If you are looking to smooth, firm, flatten, lift and cinch then shapewear is the way to go.  It helps to make your clothes fit and lay better.  Shapewear can enhance your figure to give you that zing you need when you step out in that evening dress or even jeans and tee. Everyone can appreciate looking and even feeling better in what you wear.  The different types of shapewear can help you hide and smooth stomach and back rolls, lift and firm your butt and thighs and flatten the infamous muffin top.  One of the all important benefits of shapewear is it can help you fit into that smaller size you have in your closet.  That would make any woman happy. 

            

            During my research about shapewear, I found another true benefit and why we all should wear it.  I found that shapewear can help your posture by providing back support.  It can also help strengthen and support your stomach and back muscles and help promote blood circulation.   Shapewear that incorporates shoulder straps help pull your shoulders back giving you a longer, liner look.  This also opens up your chest and provides more space for your lungs to inflate.  Any garment that will help my posture and can have some health benefits is worth wearing on a daily basis.

            

           Personally, shapewear has helped me look and feel better.  I have an hourglass shape and heavy on the top and bottom.  So the control cami’s and bodysuits work for me.  The brands I use are Spanx, Co’Coon, Flexees and Yummie Tummie.  I have use the following websites to purchase my shapewear:

• ·         www.spanx.com  Spanx
• ·         www.hourglassangel.com Yummie Tummie & Co’Coon
• ·         www.ladygrace.com Flexees

You can purchase shapewear anywhere; online or in stores.  Just make sure it is the right size and will give you your desired result.