Shape! The Best Shapewear for You!

Play Up Your Shape!
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The Best
Shapewear for You!
We Found:
These slimmers, bras and enhancers will help you look amazing—no matter how
body-hugging or tricky your dress style! How do we know? Our staff tested each one
IF YOU’RE WEARING A
IF YOU’RE WORKING A
fitted
sheath...
plunging
neckline...
“Sexy Plunge
Bra” in
polyesterspandex
(available in
sizes 34A38D), $32;
kohls.com
“Muffin Tamer”
nylon-spandex
shorts (available
in sizes S-XL),
$15; jockey.com
25%
off!*
The scoop: The seam-free
style eliminates visible
panty lines, and the controltop waistband smooths
your tummy and waist.
Staff take: “It held me in,
and I could still breathe!”
Emmy
Rossum
IF YOU’RE
CHOOSING A
backless
style...
“Powershape
Hi-Waist Thigh
Slimmer” in nylonspandex blend
(available in sizes
M-XXL), $40;
baliintimates.com
“U Plunge
Backless
Strapless Bra”
in nylonspandex, $47
(available in
sizes A-D);
figleaves.com
Try: Fashion Forms’
backless bra
Try: Bali’s highwaisted shorts
Eva
Mendes
110
The scoop: Pretty stretch
lace paneling provides
full torso control.
Staff take: “The lace has
nice give, and the high waist
gave me an hourglass shape.”
The scoop: Padded cups
are contoured to lift, and the
deep “U” front has hidden
wire for extra support.
Staff take: “It stayed right
in place. I loved it!”
Jordin
Sparks
* Jockey From Nov. 21 to Jan. 31, enter “SLIMMERS” at checkout for a discount on these shorts.
The scoop: Sticky cups
and clear side wings won’t
budge. (It also comes
with convertible straps.)
Staff take: “The wings stuck
to my skin without irritating it.”
STILL LIFES: ALEX CAO. STYLIST: BENNY LA MICELA. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION/AP; JON KOPALOFF/FILMMAGIC; BIRDIE THOMPSON/ADMEDIA/CORBIS
Try: Maidenform’s
plunge bra
Try: Jockey’s
seamless shorts
Play Up Your Shape!
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IF YOU’RE ROCKING A
satin
dress...
“Double-Take
Control Full Slip” in
nylon-cotton blend
(available in sizes
S-L), $98;
wearcommando.com
Try: Victoria’s
Secret’s
contouring bra
The scoop: Soft and
supple Memory Fit material
molds to curves and
gives an added lift.
Staff take: “I instantly felt
smoothed and shaped!”
Suki
Waterhouse
“Body by Victoria Multi-Way
Bra” in nylon-Lycra (available
in sizes 34A-34DDD), $49.50;
victoriassecret.com
Try: Commando’s
control slip
The scoop: It provides
comfy, allover shaping, and
raw-cut edges eliminate
bumpy seams.
Staff take: “So comfortable,
I could wear it all day!”
Try: Vanity Fair’s
back-smoothing bra
The scoop: The band is
extrawide and made of
special smoothing fabric
that helps eliminate bumps.
Staff take: “It was soft yet
supportive and didn’t dig
into my back.”
“Beauty Back Smoother Full
Figure Underwire Bra” in
nylon-spandex blend (available
in sizes 36C-44DD), $38;
vanityfairlingerie.com
your cleavage...
your backside...
doublelayered
sides
won’t
budge
mesh
panels
smooth
love
handles
Try: Aerie’s
push-up bra
Try: Spanx’s buttboosting shorts
The scoop: Soft padding
gives the look of two
extra cup sizes without
feeling bulky.
Staff take: “It upped
my cleavage but looked
natural.”
“Drew Pushup Bra” in nylonspandex (available in sizes
32AA-38D), $44.95; aerie.com
112
December 2014 PEOPLE STYLEWATCH
The scoop: Removable
pads allow you to add
some oomph or just give
your booty a lift.
Staff take: “They made my
butt look superperky!”
Kat
Denning
Jennifer
Lopez
“Slimplicity Booty-Booster Shorts”
in nylon-spandex blend (available
in sizes S-XL), $68; spanx.com
STILL LIFES: ALEX CAO. STYLIST: BENNY LA MICELA. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: API/FAMEFLYNET; JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION/AP; JAUN RICO/FAMEFLYNET
IF YOU WANT TO AMP UP
Play Up Your Shape!
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IF YOU’RE GOING WITH A STRAPLESS DRESS
and you’re
small-busted...
“Convertible
Padded
Bandeau” in
polyamideelastane
(available in
sizes XS-L,
32AAA-38A),
$38; lulalu.com
“Jeanie” nylonspandex bra
(available in sizes
30D-40G), $48;
biggerbras.com
Try: Parfait’s
strapless bra
Try: Lula Lu’s
bandeau bra
The scoop: Molded,
seamless cups
give a smooth look and
plenty of support.
Staff take: “My bigger bust
felt lifted and covered.”
The scoop: The cups have
light, built-in padding plus
additional removable pads.
Staff take: “It gave me a
nice boost!”
“B.Delight’d
Strapless Bra” in
nylon-spandex
(available in
sizes 32A-38D,
30C-30DD),
$40; wacoalamerica.com
Q+
A
Tips from celeb
stylists Mariel Haenn
& Rob Zangardi
Try: Cacique’s
convertible bra
Emma
Roberts
What’s in your
shapewear arsenal?
“Spanx Higher Power
Shaping Briefs
[$36; nordstrom
.com]—they really
hold you in. We also
love the Fashion
Forms U Plunge
Backless Strapless
Bra [see page 110]
which shapes and lifts
invisibly.”
The scoop: A wide band
lined with adhesive keeps
it from slipping.
Staff take: “It didn’t drop
down at all!”
What are the
best ways to
avoid wardrobe
malfunctions?
“Commando Low
Beams Nipple
Concealer Adhesives
[$10; wearcommando
.com] and Vapon
Top Stick double-sided
tape [$6.20;
sallybeauty.com] to
keep you covered.”
Kate
Upton
What makes for
great shapewear?
“Fit is everything. It
should be snug
but not so tight that
it creates bulges.
Also, since these are
items you’re likely
to wear repeatedly,
it’s really worth
investing in good
quality pieces.”
STILL LIFES: ALEX CAO. STYLIST: BENNY LA MICELA. FROM LEFT: ALL ACCESS PHOTO/SPLASH NEWS; STHANLEE B. MIRADOR/SHOOTING STAR
“Multi-Way
Strapless Bra” in
nylon-spandex
(available
in sizes
36C-46DDD),
$44.50;
lanebryant.com
Try: B.Tempt’d’s
strapless bra
The scoop: The silicone
cups and mesh back
prevent slippage, even
with a small bust.
Staff take: “The lace is so
sexy, and the fit was secure.”
and you’re
large-busted...