Muffin Tops, Sagging Girls, Suede Fanny Packs & a Jiggly Badonkadonk...Be Gone!!

Celebrities do it. Real women do it. Anyone who's had a baby probably does it more. Heck, even Oprah does it. Curious?

Shapewear.

I like to call shapewear "smoke and mirrors". Giving the illusion of a nicer body than you have. Especially when you are trying to look your best on a Wednesday or maybe at a special event.
 
The common offenders of killing your self confidence are muffin tops, sagging girls, suede "fanny packs" (that lovely excess skin usually from having a baby), and a jiggly badonkadonk to name a few. All these things that can make you feel less than fabulous when you are trying to look your best.

Gone are the days of squishing yourself into a girdle like grandma or strapping into something that looks like a medieval torture device. I am a big fan of anything I can wear underneath, that will make my outside look it's best. I have drawers filled with these magical items.

My rule for being sucked in, smoothed out and pushed up is that I still want to look more sexy than granny. I am a big believer in your undergarments being beautiful and functional. Believe it or not, you'll feel better about yourself wearing a pair of pretty panties and matching bra than granny panties and a bra you've had for 10 years. And just because they are pretty doesn't mean they can't be comfortable.

So here are some of my favorite options and what they help to enhance or in some cases hide.

Issue #1:  Great dress to wear but you need to push up the girls and slim down the rest of you.
Solution:  Control slip, all in one smoothing, shaping and lifting.

My favorite:

Skinny Girl Flirty Lace Cupped Control Slip available at JCP $48

Issue #2:  You've been cutting out carbs but still have a muffin top. 
Solution:  Spanx. This particular style smooths your stomach and offers a no vpl thong back.

My favorite:

ASSETS Red Hot Label by Spanx Luxe & Lean High Waist Thong available at JCP $42

Issue #3:  You are wearing a low back dress but the girls need to stay up high.
Solution:  Backless long bra. Pushes up the girls, smooths your shape and accommodates many dress styles. A staple in your lingerie collection. The bonus...you won't be yanking it up all night like a strapless bra.

My favorite:

Strapless Convertible Corset Long Bra Available at www.ecrater.com $28.98

Issue #4:  You need to slim your thighs and smooth your tush.
Solution:  Long Panty. Smoothes your tummy thighs and bum while still looking pretty.

My favorite:

Triumph Lace Sensation Long Panty available at Figleaves.com $67.50

These are just a couple of examples. You can get so many different styles and options. If you are lacking a bum, you can even get padded panties. You can also go to a store like TJ Maxx. They always have a great selection of shapewear and the prices are always really affordable. Make sure the fit is good. There's a difference between control and suffocation. The last thing you need to do is pass out mid party because your shapewear is too tight.

Some great sites for shapewear:
www.figleaves.com
www.victoriassecret.com
www.fredericks.com
www.jcp.com

Don't think shapewear makes that big of a difference? The next time you go shopping, grab a dress and grab a control slip and try it on together. Trust me...you'll be sold.

xo
Bethany