Shapewear used to be thought of as a dirty little secret. Women weren't exactly shouting from the rooftops that they took advantage of the benefits of control top pants. But shapewear should no longer be kept a secret; the benefits of shapewear should be shared.
Shapewear is an easy way to have your clothes look as good as possible on you in a pinch. Whether you are a size 2 or a size 22, almost everyone can benefit from a little smoothing here or a little lifting there. Here are some of my our favorite shapewear buys.
ShapeEZ Ultimate, $85

This innovative Undergarment is more than a bra, it's a solution! This amazingly comfortable, all in one garment supports and shapes your breasts, slims the torso, and seamlessly removes all visible bra lines and back bulges with our patent pending "SMOOTH BACK" design.
SPANX Trust Your Thinstincts Cami & Mid-Thigh Shaper, starting at $58 each
This is a new line from Spanx that promises to slim your body, but without any unflattering squishing. The cami is first smoothing shirt with self-adjusting fabric that flatters any bust size while flattening tummies.
Lissé Leggings, $58
It is Shapewear that looks like clothing and it helps to eliminate any of the dreaded "muffin top" by flattening any belly bulges. It has four way stretch, which helps it smooths the hip area. No one will even know that you are wearing shapewear when you wear these leggings!
TC Even More Waist Cincher, $46
This smooth and stretchy waist shaper does more than trim the tummy and define the waist; it also offers lower-back support and improved posture. It enhances the curves with waist and midriff cinching, helping to accentuate your hourglass shape.
SPANX Slimplicity Booty Booster, $68
These are short shapers that will help you to achieve the look of a naturally round bottom. There are optional butt pads that you add to increase the size of your bottom.
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Please note: The Spanx Bundle Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older. You may enter the sweepstakes only one time and you must enter before 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in order to qualify. A winner will be chosen each week by random drawing for the following bundle: 1
Spanx Power Pant, 1
Spanx Compression Knee Pant, 1
Spanx Cami and 1 pair of Spanx Sport Tease Socks ($274 value).
Don't forget to share this sweepstakes with your friends and family!
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blessedta said 11-23-2011 @12:17AM
My skin tight black dress.
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Mairs said 11-23-2011 @6:25AM
My red spaghetti strap knockout dress.
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Ricki Miller said 11-23-2011 @6:31AM
I have a long silk charmeuse dress that i have been wearing to dressy wedding and affairs for over 10 years. It's a scoop neck tank dress with an uneven hem and a silk velvet overdress and sill kimono jacket. Spanx makes the whole dress slide over my body not bunch up. Instead of bulges, I look sleek. I always get compliments when I wear this dress thank to Spanx. And i can breathe!
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virginia said 11-23-2011 @6:36AM
please tell me what to do. i have arthritis and my hands dont work very well.i have also had hand surgeries for carpel tunnel.
replyi cannot pull or push the garmets over my head or pull them up over my body.
best thing so far is a tummy wrap. but they arent very good at holding things in.
HELP!
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Nancy Jones said 11-23-2011 @8:37AM
I love wearing it with a cuddly, close- fitting velvet dress
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Dawn said 11-23-2011 @7:08AM
I love wearing jeans with out the muffin top with my spanx!
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Meg said 11-23-2011 @7:23AM
My favorite outfit to wear with shapewear is my favorite jeans and cami/cardigan. I would not be able to pull this look off without it! I have never tried spanx though. LOL this single mommy cant afford it. Maybe I should try Spanx now!
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Angela M. Kmiotek said 11-23-2011 @7:24AM
Thankx to Spanx!!! I can wear any little dress without the battle of the bulge!
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KAD said 11-23-2011 @7:28AM
Little black dress, sparkly pants - you name it!
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Laila Kahuk said 11-23-2011 @7:37AM
I love wearing spanx under my power suit at work. It helps me look better, which helps me feel better and more confident! Thanks Spanx!
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Debbie Olsen said 11-25-2011 @4:36PM
My free flowing jersey black pants, but wouldn't even consider without foundational help.
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April said 11-23-2011 @7:40AM
Thanks to Spanx I can wear my little black dress for a special night out with the man I love and feel beautiful and sexy..
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Sara B said 11-23-2011 @7:43AM
Thanks to shapewear.... a knit dress looks so much better!
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Judy Zaparucha said 11-23-2011 @6:11PM
My little black dress.
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SAS said 11-23-2011 @7:51AM
My "daily" outfit! Spanx makes me feel good about how I look which gives me the confidence to be me! Plus, I have that secret little voice that says, "You don't know what I have on underneath!!" Thanks SPANX!
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Amanda G said 11-23-2011 @7:53AM
Spanx lets me tuck any shirt into my fave pair of jeans with confidence!
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Marian said 11-23-2011 @7:54AM
I like to wear my Spanx under all my clothing but especially sweaters and tops that tend to cling to the body. I am over 60 so I appreciate the extra support Spanx gives me.
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Melissa Morrow said 11-23-2011 @8:04AM
I am now comfortable wearing a form fitting sweater dress . No bra lines no panty lines no bulges showing.
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A. Velma Seman said 11-23-2011 @8:00AM
I wear my Spanx Cami with my sweaters and tees. The roll (muffin top) is nicely taken care of. Also wearing all day is very comfortable, tends to make me more aware of my posture. Thanks for a great item. (bought thru QVC)
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S Born said 11-23-2011 @7:58AM
As I age I notice lil jiggles here and there that need to be contained and all of it actually behaves when I have spanx on under anything I wear with a smoothness of fresh new skin.
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