Knowing what shapewear is (and what it can do) can help find your best fit. Here’s a brief guide from a professional tailor and pattern maker.

Shapewear helps smooth the look of visible lines, bra bulges and cellulite that might appear under tight-fitting clothing. Bras, shorts, bodysuits and other items can create a sculpted look.

From waist cinchers to bodysuits, here’s a guide to what shapewear can do (and how to pick the right undergarment for your outfit).

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With more than 5,000 five-star ratings, these shapewear shorts have Amazon’s bestseller status thanks to its breathable and lightweight design. The shorts are so popular, they were bought more ...

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Love it or hate it, it looks like shapewear is here to stay. Like the corsets of yore, today’s shapewear is meant to smooth out the body, giving the wearer a more lifted, cinched-in silhouette ...

Style Fashion It’s 90 Degrees. Time to Test the New ‘Cooling Shapewear.’ Adding another layer of material during a heat wave sounds nuts.

Eve Hewson strips down for Calvin Klein's sexy new shapewear campaign. The brand is introducing a variety of fashion-oriented styles designed to be worn as apparel.