Who needs squats? We found the best shapewear to make you snatched

Shapewear was once an article of clothing most women were embarrassed to admit they wore.Girdles? Not exactly chic or comfortable.

But times have changed, and thanks to SkIims, Spanx and other best shapewear for women, there’s a wide selection of options for those who want to smooth and minimize portions of their body while also enhancing their curves.“Shapewear comes for just about every wardrobe need now —think sliming, shaping, plumping and sculpting,” says Micaela Erlanger, a celebrity stylist who’s worked with Meryl Streep, Catherine Zeta Jones and Gal Gadot.“Just about every woman has tried shapewear in their time — even if you might not have bits to smooth out.[It] serves as a helpful wardrobe tool for layering under sheer pieces or in lieu of lining garments.”In terms of what you should look for in this undergarment, she recommends checking “the spandex and or microfiber content and the feel of the fabric.” This will tell you if it’s of quality or not.

Erlanger also advises avoiding bulky seams as “shapewear is meant to be undetected and seamless styles are best” at providing that smooth look.Below, you’ll discover the best shapewear pieces to shop, ranging from underwear and tanks to backless bodysuits and more.Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Colombian-born heritage brand Leonisa has spent seven decades pioneering the intimate apparel space, even crafting Colombia’s very first bra back in 1956.Fast forward to today, and the brand is still dominating the category by blending time-tested fabric innovations with modern, trend-driven designs (you’ve likely seen their viral TikTok-famous PowerStay Short all over your feed).

Leonisa masterfully hits that sweet spot of high-performance shaping that never feels restrictive, using proprietary textile tech like SkinFuse and PowerSlim to smooth your silhouette with zero lines.If you need a masterclass in their design authority, look no further than the InvisiPlunge Shaper Short.En...