Our 2022’s Top Picks For Shapewear

As time goes on, the perception of shapewear changes so that it is no longer seen as a means to cover up flaws or drastically transform the body, but rather as a means to refine and subtly reshape the shape already present. However, 2022’s top picks for shapewear are those that fit properly and feel like second skin while sculpting and smoothing your physique. The days of squeezing yourself into an item of clothing are over; nowadays, clothes should allow you some freedom of movement and breathing space.

In order to determine whether or not a fabric will last, we think about factors like how well it washes and how durable the material is. We also test them out in the wild to ensure a perfect fit and comfortable wear. The following selection of women’s shapewear, ranging from bodysuits to shapewear for dresses to plus-size shapewear, has been hand-picked by our editors after careful consideration of feedback from actual customers and consultation with experts in the fields of bridal alterations, fashion, and plus size styling.

There’s a vast range of forms and sizes to choose from, but the best shapewear for any event comprises the following items.

Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite shapewear items for you to use in defining and emphasizing your figure. Read on for our in-depth analysis of the shapewear we tested and for some helpful purchasing pointers. Are you in need of a larger size? See what’s trending in plus-size shapewear.