The Best Shapewear for Women: A Leonisa Highlight
Shapewear works its magic by enhancing your natural curves and creating a sleeker silhouette. Besides sculpting your figure, wearing shapewear can boost your confidence. Leonisa started in Colombia, but our extraordinary shapewear and message of women's empowerment have spread worldwide. Today, as the top underwear brand in Latin America, we offer a range of shapewear options to target one or more areas of the body, letting you customize your look exactly how you want it. Let's explore the many pieces available.
Waist Cinchers
Waist cinchers are shapewear designed to sculpt your waist into an hourglass shape. Most are worn only around the waist as corsets, working in conjunction with a separate bra and underwear. However, some have additional elements like spaghetti straps and hook-and-eye closures to allow for a specific, structured fit. Leonisa waist cinchers have varying levels of compression, including extra firm. Some models feature three bands so that you can adjust the compression on each section of your torso.
Bodysuits
Bodysuits are a versatile shapewear option because their design typically resembles that of a flattering one-piece bathing suit for all-in-one support. However, Leonisa offers various styles so that you can find the option that makes you feel like your most gorgeous self. Full styles with material down to the feet or calves are available, as are shorter styles. There are also strapless varieties, ones with shoulder straps of varying widths, and ones that feature detachable shoulder straps.
Some bodysuit shapewear designs have double-layered fabric for firm hold and moderate compression in key areas like the upper tummy, back, and thighs. Many also feature butt-lifting technology with special bands for a rounding effect, and seamless leg bands to create a smooth, invisible finish under clothing. One of the perks of a shapewear bodysuit is that you don’t necessarily have to wear it under your clothes. Some styles, especially ones that come in black, can be worn either under your outfits or by themselves. For example, you can leave the top of the bodysuit showing and slip on jeans, leggings or a skirt. You could also wear a semi-sheer skirt or dress over your bodysuit.
Leggings
As shown with the previously mentioned bodysuits, the best shapewear for women doesn’t necessarily have to be worn under your clothes, and leggings are additional proof of that. You can step out looking like you’re sporting regular attire but with the added perks of shapewear.
Tummy hold is generally the superpower of shapewear leggings. However, other benefits may also be available, such as providing a butt-lifting effect, shaping the waist, or slimming the legs.
Depending on the style and your preference, you can wear our shapewear leggings as outerwear or under your clothes. Wearing leggings with leg compression under a long dress or skirt is especially ideal during the winter for both warmth and when thigh chafing is an uncomfortable issue for many people.
Interested in a bust-to-ankles slimming effect without sacrificing style? Check out the Extra High Waisted Firm Compression Legging lined with PowerSlim® material, providing a beautiful, sexy, streamlined look. It's no surprise it's a Leonisa bestseller.
Shaper Panties
Shaper panties could easily be one of your favorite everyday shapewear styles considering their versatility and how many types there are. Our shaper panties collection includes something for everyone. We highly recommend the panty options composed of Leonisa's trademark DuraFit® fabric, such as the High-Waisted Sheer Lace Shaper Panty.
There are high-waisted options, styles with butt padding, shaper shorts, slip shorts, classic briefs, and an incredible number of additional possibilities that look like everyday underwear but function as shapewear to smooth, shape and enhance your figure. The variety of styles, fits, colors and sizes means you can easily establish your own collection of favorite options to correspond with your preferences and every outfit in your wardrobe. High-rise and high-waisted options provide a sleek look under jeans, leggings, dresses and more. Select your favorite style and level of compression for a fit that feels tailored just for you.
Butt Lifters
Anyone who has tried to naturally change the look of their glutes knows it takes time and effort, but butt-lifting shapewear can temporarily and instantly change your rear view in seconds. The effects differ depending on the type of garment you choose, but they can vary from giving your booty a lift to creating a peachier look.
The buff-lift feature is available in an assortment of our shapewear options, like shaper shorts or panties. You can also find this as part of leggings, bodysuits or other styles. It lets you give your booty a boost while still choosing the shapewear style that's most comfortable and complements your clothing. Individual butt pads are also available, letting you strategically put them in your favorite shapewear to create a butt-lift effect. Choose a high-waisted option to benefit from tummy compression as well.
Smoothing Bras
A good bra provides just the right amount of coverage and support, but a great bra goes beyond that to impart smoothing and contouring benefits. For instance, the Back-Smoothing Bra from Leonisa is perfect for wearing under a T-shirt — comfy compression fabric near the underarms and on the back gives you a completely smoothed-out appearance.
Maternity
Choosing the right maternity shapewear can have multiple benefits, including alleviating some of the discomfort you're experiencing by offering support. You must choose the right size and wear the shapewear that's recommended by your doctor. They can advise which style, fit, and size would be ideal for you at various stages of your pregnancy. Several maternity shapewear styles are available at Leonisa, including panties, leggings and bodysuits, giving you access to a multitude of comfortable selections to support you through your pregnancy.
Postpartum
One of the reasons many people love postpartum shapewear is that it can help alleviate discomfort in various parts of the body, such as the lower back and abdomen. Postpartum shapewear can smooth out curves but, most importantly, it helps with postpartum recovery. These compression garments promote healthy blood circulation and can aid in healing after childbirth, including helping with conditions like abdominal separation and recovery from surgery. Just as with maternity shapewear, your doctor can advise you about which postpartum shapewear is ideal for your preferences and body if you are unsure.
Multiple postpartum styles and colors of shapewear are available for new moms. Our options range from panties to shorts, and our styles with adjustable belly wraps with Velcro closures are fan favorites. The adjustable belly wrap allows you to make adjustments to remain comfortable throughout the day.
Choosing the Best Shapewear for Women
When you're shopping for Leonisa shapewear, there are several things to keep in mind to find the perfect piece for you. One of the biggest mistakes shoppers make is buying a size smaller than what they would typically wear, with the misconception that it will make their figure look smaller. Shapewear isn't meant to fundamentally change the body, but rather to highlight and accentuate your curves. The key is to choose shapewear that fits correctly, allowing you to breathe easily and move freely.
The best way to choose an accurate size is to know your true measurements and review the size chart for the shapewear you want to purchase so you can compare both sets of numbers. You may wish to wear shapewear under your clothes without it being obvious. For example, a sculpting skort slip has a design that provides a streamlining effect under a dress without giving away one of your favorite beauty secrets. Start your shapewear collection with the most versatile pieces that work well under the styles of clothing you typically wear, such as an undetectable shaper tank under a form-fitting T-shirt or a classic smoothing panty with your favorite chinos.
An additional tip for choosing the best shapewear is to consider the color, which is particularly important if you have certain clothing items already in mind to pair with the shapewear. If you often wear black clothing, black shapewear would be ideal. Nude shapewear, on the other hand, is versatile and can be paired with almost any color.
Finally, think about your specific goals for wearing shapewear. Whether you want to slim your thighs, enhance your curves, or smooth out your tummy, there are a variety of options to suit your needs, from shaper shorts to high-waisted capris, compression leggings and full-leg body shapers.
Before you start shopping, consider the clothing you already own and any special events you have coming up. This way, you can choose shapewear that will serve you best and seamlessly integrate into your wardrobe.
Start Shopping Today for the Best Shapewear for Women
Leonisa will continue to do big things in the intimates industry. We have already received the huge honor of winning a Best of Intima award for being the Best Shapewear Brand in 2023 and 2024. Check out our shapewear to discover why we receive attention and continue to inspire and appeal to women worldwide.
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