Does Shapewear Work? - Daily Fashion Muse

Does shapewear work? In one resounding word YES!!!!! Click through to read about how shapewear works and the positive impact it can have on your confidence.

Recently, I had a client ask me does shapewear work? I paused for a minute, took a breath and exclaimed

Holy Moly, have you never experienced the magic properties of shapewear?

I couldn't believe I had actually met a woman who knew nothing about it. Does shapewear work? In one resounding word YES!!!!!!!! In fact, I told her, not only does shapewear work but it has magic properties. It can literally boost a woman's confidence in a matter of minutes. I have yet to discover anything quite as powerful at changing a woman's mind. This got me thinking that maybe there were more women out there who didn't realize that shapewear could change their lives. So, I thought it was time for a public service announcement.

There is a piece of shapewear out there for every single situation you may encounter. They are not strictly for the tummy region anymore. Just take a gander at the Nordstrom shapewear section and you will see what I mean. They can minimize thighs, lift bottoms, smooth rolls, enhance bosoms and oh so much more. Speaking of Nordstrom their Anniversary Sale starts next week so it is the perfect time to stock up because let's face it, shapewear can get expensive. In the long run, though you will definitely be happy with the purchase.

So, how exactly does shapewear work?

I am glad you asked. It is actually a very interesting science that shapewear brand Va Bien's co-founder and fit expert Marianne Gimble says,

makes us skinny by sewing or knitting together elastic or rigid fabrics that are cut into such a pattern that when worn, the finished garment nips and tucks the body.

And there are other benefits as well as ResultWear shapewear designer Kiana Anvaripour explains.

Properly fitted undergarments improve your posture, your confidence, and the way you walk, which gives you an all-over sleeker physique.

But where does all the extra stuff go?

According to Jason Scarlatti, creative director of men's brand 2(x)ist Underwear

Shapewear is engineered to funnel excess weight to more desirable places such as breasts, cleavage, and butt to help you appear to be more slim; it can slim you up to 1 to 2 inches.

And, believe it or not, shapewear can actually help improve circulation and provide muscle support.

But, it is really uncomfortable right?

The truth of the matter is that when worn the right way and in the right size, shapewear can be quite comfortable. For one, you never have to worry about your butt eating your underwear (think about that visually) which we all know that after 8 hours of retrieving your underwear from your butt can cause you to lash out unexpectedly to innocent victims. If you want to see for yourself how quickly shapewear can improve your confidence, my recommendation would be to book an appointment with a Nordstrom consultant in the lingerie department.