Types of Slimming Garments

For centuries women have been binding up their bodies in an effort to be smaller. Corsets, girdles, bustiers and control top pantyhose have all been used to smooth out fat, remove a dress size and keep the body looking tight and firm. This article is a general information piece on the different types of slimming garments (aka shapewear) available on the market today.

Slimming Bodysuits help to emphasize a small waist, firm up the buttocks, flatten flabby areas and in some instances allows the wearer to drop a whole dress size. They come in teddy styles, short legs and long leg versions depending on whether they are worn under pants, a long dress or short dress. Slimming bodysuits also come in tube styles, which can be worn with strapless dresses.

Waist Cinchers help to define the body at the waist giving the appearance of an hourglass. They smooth out bulges and provide better posture. Some designs are made with flexible boning to keep the cincher from rolling up or down. Apparently waist cinchers are nothing new in Brazil as the women have used them for years. The only difference is they call them “fajas” in their language, a word that has actually crept into English speaking lingerie boutiques.

Control Briefs come in many styles including the high waist that reaches to the bust, longer legs that come half way to the knee, and the higher cut that boosts and pushes up the buttocks. Control briefs are made to reduce bulges and rolls of fat on the upper legs and hips.

Control Thongs lets the wearer avoid panty lines while at the same time flattens the stomach making the wearer slimmer.

Control Top Tights are pantyhose with tops that are more like the actual slimming panties attached to pretty stocking legs which are comfortable and look great.

So whatever specific bulge that requires flattening or removing, there is a product available for any part of the body.