World’s greatest dress your body tricks
Found! The best body shapers ever
There’s a reason stylists hand these out to celebs like candy—they work! Glamour's Suze Yalof Schwartz—a.k.a. the Confidence Fairy, transformed the following four women with the right shapewear.
For Sleeker Hips and Thighs
Buy the right size so the waistband and leg bands on this style don’t cut into your skin (and create new bulges).
For sleeker hips and thighs
"This gave me that bit of firming I can’t get at the gym." —Courtney, 25
Control It! by Maidenform Thighslimmer, sizes M-2XL, $19, maidenform.com; Shapeez bra, sizes 34A-42DD, $75, shapeez.com
To flatten the tummy
A shaping camisole smooths away any bumpy bits, even under clingy tops.
To flatten the tummy
"Now I can wear fitted tops without them looking lumpy." —Carrie, 30
Yummie Tummie by Heather Thomson tank, sizes XS-XL, $72, yummietummie.com; GapBody shorts, sizes XS-XL, $15, gap.com
To create a long, lean line
A one-piecer boosts your bust and sleekens your torso and hips without adding seam lines. "With it, I felt totally sexy in this dress," says Long.
To create a long, lean line
"I love my curves, and this piece nicely accentuates them." —Macey, 29
Spanx bodysuit, sizes S-XL, $98, spanx.com
The fix for back bulges
Control-top for your back? Yes! Three-way mirrors everywhere are rejoicing over these spandex-powered camis.
The Fix for Back Bulges
"Finally—the back spillage my bra gave me is gone." —Sarah, 22
Shapeez bra/camisole/torso slimmer, sizes 34A-42DD, $85, shapeez.com; GapBody shorts, sizes XS-XL, $15, gap.com
For no VPL, try briefs (really!)
Could not-skimpy, super-comfy undies put an end to panty lines? Our fashion editors tried out a bunch of them and then, um, briefed us. These delivered: they passed the ultimate VPL test and were invisible when worn with leggings.
Jockey No Panty Line Promise bikini underwear, sizes 5-9, $10, jockey.com.
Victoria’s Secret Body by Victoria hip-hugger underwear, sizes S-XL, $12, victoriassecret.com
Calvin Klein Underwear seamless hipster shorts, sizes S-XL, $12, cku.com.
Commando girl shorts, sizes S/M-L/XL, $26, herlook.com.
To try: Seamless bra
Problem: "My padded bra is so obvious!"
Solution: A seamless style that lies flat against the top of your breast.
Bra: GapBody, sizes 32A-36D, $36, gap.com











