“Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo..” 

and you’ve got the desired figure. Congratulations!

What! It didn’t work for getting an enhanced curvy silhouette in a matter of minutes!

Well then, you’re not Cinderella also. Only Cinderella was lucky enough to get her fairy godmother to fix everything for her at the last moment.

Thinking of yourself as a real-life Cinderella and waiting for a fairy godmother to come is not going to happen anytime soon. 

However, we have something that would work for you in somewhat the same way the magic worked for Cinderella.

Although we are not the fairy godmother, the shapewear is surely the magic you need to get in your life.

We have covered everything for you regarding this magic, from ‘what is a shapewear?’ to ‘who can wear it?’ to 'is it healthy?'

Read further to know all about it. 

   
What Is A Shapewear?

Shape wear is an undergarment used as foundational wear to get a contoured curve, a smooth silhouette, flattering figure.

It is a wardrobe essential.

Being compressive in nature, it conceals the bulging silhouette or enhances the petite curve depending on its type.

In popular opinion, it is somewhat less comfortable to wear, but thanks to the innovation in the textile industry, it is being vindicated by its users from this prejudice. 

Types Of Shape Wear

• Body Briefs

Resembling your regular panty, It is designed with medium to high compression panels on the front, side, and back.

The compression panels help to conceal your bulgy lower abdomen and make it look flattering and slim.

It is also called butt-enhancing shapewear. 

• Corset

Transcending through time and at the peak of popularity in the Victorian era, corsets are being used as alluring shapewear.

It is a kind of belly shapewear.

It is hard body shaper that cinches the waist while pushing the bosom up, giving a somewhat hourglass shape to the body with the help of strings at the back.

It was a staple undergarment back in time. 

• Seamless Shapewear

Seamless type is the result of the innovation of current times.

It's seamless as it beautifully conceals any embossed line of the shape.

It is ideal for wearing underneath figure-enhancing bodycon dresses.   

• Bodysuit

The Bodysuit resembles a swimsuit but with a contouring effect on the body.

It is meant to target areas like the bust, waist, handles, and thighs to give a bulge-free look.

You can choose between a Full Bodysuit, a No-Bust Bodysuit, or a No-Leg Bodysuit, depending on your needs.

It is also called belly shape wear, for it smooths out the belly.

Ideally, it can be worn with shirts, body con dresses, etc. 

How To Wear a Shapewear?

This question may sound funny to people who never had an eventful encounter with shapewear.

But people who have tried their way in know the struggle and thus know the importance of getting the tip on how to wear it.

Getting trapped overhead and arms is a common sight with beginners.

If you’re one of the strugglers, here is a tip for you.  

To easily slip into a compressing elasticized shapewear, you need to start from below. 

First, bunch the shapewear by folding it, then put your legs first by pulling it upwards, releasing it in the right place to avoid getting tangled, especially in padded-hip style.

Ta-da! 

You’ll be done. Slip into your fancy dress and enjoy the gliding eyes of people around your enhanced curves.    

How Long To Wear A Shapewear?

It should be worn in accordance with its compression level and tolerance.

The sooner you feel the need take off the compressing body shaper, the better you slip out of it. what’s the point in succumbing to it after all?

For your idea, low-compression types can be worn for up to 12 hours and medium for about 8 hours, while high-compression should not be worn for more than 6 hours.

At last, always listen to your body. 

Is It Healthy To Wear Every Day?

Extrapolating the haunted past of an utterly uncomfortable, organ-squeezing, and rib-crushing corset with the modern-age flexible and relatively way more comfortable shapewear would be unjustifiable.

The flexible body shapers today are made with a combination of two, fabric and spandex.

These body enhancers, though tight, do not alter your bone structure, to say the least. 

The materials in modern shapers are flexible and breathable. Your body can return to its natural shape as soon as you slip out of it.

However, it is recommended to use them in moderation, given their compressing and tight nature.

You can also consider wearing it for special occasions and not every day.

Wearing tight clothing on a daily basis may leave you with health issues like constricted blood flow and suffocation due to the inability to breathe properly, among other issues.

If you notice any discomfort from your shapewear, you can stop wearing it.

Selecting a different size may also help.

Who Should Wear A Shape wear?

It is suitable for anyone who is looking for an alternative to the gym to get in shape quickly.

Though it won’t have a lasting impact as the targeted exercise would, it would still be a quick fix for your skin-fit dress to flaunt the enhanced curvaceous figure. 

Visit the Family Shopolf, to get your hands on the wide range of shapewear (including plus sized), swimsuits, and dresses for the whole family.