Doesn’t shapewear give you a muffin top?

If you’re wearing the right size shapewear, it shouldn’t give you a muffin top, because you shouldn’t be spilling out of it. If you know you’re wearing the right size, but you’re still dealing with muffin top, consider trying a high-waisted shaper panty ; if more of your torso is covered and compressed, you’ll get more of a streamlined look.

Should I size down my shapewear?

You may think that sizing down your shapewear – that is, wearing a smaller size than what you usually wear – will give you more of a shaping effect. That’s not true! Always wear shapewear in the size you normally wear, or in the size you found using our size charts. You want it to be comfortable and to fit like a glove. Sizing down will make you super uncomfortable, plus it will cause bulges in places you don’t want them. Too-small shapewear can even cut off your circulation!

What’s the hole at the bottom of my shapewear?

Most of our shapewear has what’s called an open gusset , or a hole cut out between the legs. Don’t worry – it’s supposed to be there! An open gusset makes bathroom trips easier because you can do your business through the hole instead of having to take the whole shaper off every time.

Should I wear underwear with my shapewear?

It’s up to you. If you’re wearing a shaper panty , adding an additional layer of underwear will probably end up looking bulky, so you may not want to do that. But if you’re wearing a body shaper , for example, you may want to wear underwear with it for extra coverage. If you do, always put the underwear on OVER the body shaper so that you can still go to the bathroom easily. Taking off a panty is much easier than taking off the whole body shaper!

Is shapewear always uncomfortable?

No! Contrary to what some people think, shapewear isn’t supposed to be a torture device. It’s supposed to fit snugly, but it’s not supposed to dig in or squeeze you too hard. If your shapewear is uncomfortable, you may want to try a different style, a lighter compression level, or a size up. Don’t suffer for fashion!

Can I wear shapewear 24/7?

Good news: shapewear is safe to wear daily. In fact, many of our employees wear shapewear every day for a boost of confidence at the office! However, unless otherwise directed by a doctor (for example, for post-surgical compression), don’t sleep in your shapewear or wear it for a long time (over 8 hours) in one go.

Can I wear shapewear as outerwear?

Here at Leonisa, we’re not in the business of telling you what you can and can’t wear. However, some shapers work better as outerwear than others. For example, our Sheer Instinct body shaper was specially designed to be worn by itself or under an outfit. P.S. Shapewear-as-outerwear looks are trending, so stay tuned – we’re developing some new options!

Does shapewear fabric matter?

Yes, the fabric your shapewear is made out of matters. You want to choose shapewear made of soft, stretchy, breathable fabrics that stay cool and move with you. Luckily, each one of our signature high-tech fabrics do all that and more!

Why is Colombian shapewear so famous?

If you know the word shapewear, you may also be familiar with another famous moniker: fajas colombianas , or Colombian shapewear. Before shapewear became world famous, the first fajas were created in Colombia as post-surgical recovery garments. Because Colombian compression garments were originally made for medical purposes, they became famous for their exceptionally high quality and cutting-edge technology. As a Colombian company with a global reach, Leonisa is dedicated to spreading the word of fajas colombianas all around the world!

How do I find the perfect shapewear for my outfit?

We make shapewear in a full range of silhouettes, including bodysuits, body shapers, shaper shorts, shaper panties, and everything in between. A general tip to find the right shapewear for your outfit is to just consider what’s covered by your clothes and what isn’t. Choose shapewear that won’t stick out or look awkward under your clothes. But we also make shapewear for specific outfits. If you often feel personally victimized by thigh rub, shaper shorts are a go-to under dresses because they have anti-chafing power. If you’re wearing a backless dress, we make a plunge back shaper short just for that occasion. And if you’re looking for shapewear to wear under a wedding outfit, check out our bridal shapewear selection!

How do you put on SkinFuse® shapewear?

SkinFuse® is our lightest shaping fabric and pieces made of this material tend to have mesh cutouts in strategic locations – for example, in the butt, to avoid flattening. Always handle SkinFuse® shapewear with care: use your fingertips, not your nails, to pull it up. Don’t grab this shapewear by the mesh; maneuver the fabric around the mesh instead.

Is shapewear beneficial after surgery or giving birth?

In short, yes! We sell a full line of post-surgical compression garments that use strategic compression to help reduce swelling, decrease bruising, and protect the surgical site. We also have a line of postpartum compression garments that support your body as it changes.

Will wearing shapewear help me on my rapid weight loss journey?

If you’re embarking on a rapid weight loss journey, such as with modern medicines like Ozempic, you will definitely benefit from shapewear. When you lose weight, you will probably end up with loose skin. This is because your skin has lost elasticity and isn’t able to shrink down to fit your changing body. Wearing a full-coverage compression garment will keep that loose skin in place, plus it will enhance your curves!

How to find your Shapewear size

What kind of Shapewear are you looking for?

1. Bodysuits

Is an all-in-one piece. It has a supportive top and smooths, shapes, or sculpts the torso, sometimes even extending down to the thighs! It features built-in shaping panels to contour your silhouette. It can be worn as shapewear or by itself.

2. Body Shapers

Is like a bodysuit, but it has a “wear-your own-bra” design. A body shaper contours the tummy, waist, back, and even thighs, but the bust remains uncovered, letting you wear the bra of your choice.

3. Shaper Bottoms

This category includes shaper panties, shaper shorts, and compression leggings. Shaper bottoms smooth, shape, and sculpt your lower half. They focus on the waist, hips, thighs, and butt to highlight your curves.

4. Other

We carry many different kinds of shapewear, including some that aren’t included in this list. For those specialty pieces, please refer to the size chart on the product page to find your perfect size.

1. Bodysuits: How to find your measurements

Step 1: Bust
To measure your bust size, take a measuring tape and wrap it around your torso, measuring your chest at the point where it sticks out the most. You can measure it in inches or centimeters, whatever you’re most comfortable with.

Step 2: Hips
Take that measuring tape and wrap it around your hips at their widest point. You can also measure this in inches or centimeters, your choice!

Use this table to find your size in bodysuits:

Size	Bust	Hips	Dress/pants*
XXS	30.5-32.5	32.5-34	000-0
XS	33-34	34.5-36.5	0-2
S	34.5-36	37-38	4-6
M	36.5-38	38.5-40	8-10
L	38.5-40	40.5-42	10-12
XL	40.5-42.5	42.5-44.5	14-16
2XL	43-45	45-47	16-18
3XL	45.5-47	47-49	18-20
4XL	47.5-49.5	50-51.5	22
5XL	50-52	52-54	24

Size	Bust	Hips	Dress/pants*
XXS	78-82	83-87	000-0
XS	83-87	88-92	0-2
S	88-92	93-97	4-6
M	93-97	98-102	8-10
L	98-102	103-107	10-12
XL	103-108	108-113	14-16
2XL	109-114	114-119	16-18
3XL	115-120	120-125	18-20
4XL	121-126	126-131	22
5XL	127-132	132-137	24

2. Body Shapers: How to find your measurements

Step 1: Waist
Wrap a measuring tape around your waist as shown in the image and measure its contour in centimeters or inches, whichever you prefer.

Step 2: Hips
Take that measuring tape and wrap it around your hips at their widest point. You can also measure this in inches or centimeters, your choice!

Size	Waist	Hips	Dress/pants*
XXS	22.5-24.5	32.5-34	000-00
XS	25-26.5	34.5-36.5	0-2
S	27-28	37-38	4-6
M	28.5-30.5	38.5-40	8-10
L	31-32	40.5-42	10-12
XL	32.5-34.5	42.5-44.5	14-16
2XL	35-37	45-47	16-18
3XL	37.5-39.5	47-49	18-20
4XL	40-41.5	50-51.5	22
5XL	42-44	52-54	24

Size

Waist

Hips

Dress/pants*

XXS

22.5-24.5

32.5-34

000-00

25-26.5

34.5-36.5

0-2

27-28

37-38

4-6

28.5-30.5

38.5-40

8-10

31-32

40.5-42

10-12

32.5-34.5

42.5-44.5

14-16

2XL

35-37

45-47

16-18

3XL

37.5-39.5

47-49

18-20

4XL

40-41.5

50-51.5

5XL

42-44

52-54

Size	Waist	Hips	Dress/pants*
XXS	58-62	83-87	000-00
XS	63-67	88-92	0-2
S	68-72	93-97	4-6
M	73-77	98-102	8-10
L	78-82	103-107	10-12
XL	83-88	108-113	14-16
2XL	89-94	114-119	16-18
3XL	95-100	120-125	18-20
4XL	101-106	126-131	22
5XL	107-112	132-137	24

Size

Waist

Hips

Dress/pants*

XXS

58-62

83-87

000-00

63-67

88-92

0-2

68-72

93-97

4-6

73-77

98-102

8-10

78-82

103-107

10-12

83-88

108-113

14-16

2XL

89-94

114-119

16-18

3XL

95-100

120-125

18-20

4XL

101-106

126-131

5XL

107-112

132-137

Hips	Bottom Size	Pants*
32.5 - 34	XXS	000-00
34.5 - 36.5	XS	0-2
37 - 38	S	4-6
38.5 - 40	M	8-10
40.5 - 42	L	10-12
42.5 - 44.5	XL	14-16
45 - 47	2XL	16-18
47 - 49	3XL	18-20
50 - 51.5	4XL	20-22
52 - 54	5XL	22-24

Hips

Bottom Size

Pants*

32.5 - 34

XXS

000-00

34.5 - 36.5

0-2

37 - 38

4-6

38.5 - 40

8-10

40.5 - 42

10-12

42.5 - 44.5

14-16

45 - 47

2XL

16-18

47 - 49

3XL

18-20

50 - 51.5

4XL

20-22

52 - 54

5XL

22-24

Hips	Bottom Size	Pants*
83 - 87	XXS	000-00
88 - 92	XS	0-2
93 - 97	S	4-6
98 - 102	M	8-10
103 - 107	L	10-12
108 - 113	XL	14-16
114 - 119	2XL	16-18
120 - 125	3XL	18-20
126 - 131	4XL	20-22
132 - 137	5XL	22-24

Hips

Bottom Size

Pants*

83 - 87

XXS

000-00

88 - 92

0-2

93 - 97

4-6

98 - 102

8-10