18 Essential Shapewear Pieces to Keep In Your Closet (2024)

Since its launch in 2019, SKIMS has quickly taken the shapewear world by storm. One of its most popular products is this everyday bodysuit that lifts and sculpts our figure without making it feel like you're wearing an extra layer of clothing. Plus, it's available in nine different flesh-tone shades.

Over 20,000 five-star reviewers agree: this piece of shapewear is a must. The two-layer compression looks seamless under any favorite article of clothing, giving you the shape and lift you're looking for.

Have a formal event coming up? Opt for this affordable style that features a built-in bra and undergarment. The straps on this style are removable, leaving you with more than one way to wear it.

A summertime holy grail if we've ever seen one. These sheer, lightweight shorts will keep your inner thighs from rubbing together yet won't make you over-sweat.

It's all about the waistband with this seamless, figure-hugging thong. Its barely-there feel makes it perfect for everyday use.

The thick compression on the front side helps smooth your lower abdomen area, while the padded butt region helps add some extra curves. Adorned with a side zipper, getting this shaper on is a breeze.

A tried and true class: the SPANX power panty. With a no-slip strip at the waistband, it'll stay in place no matter the occasion.

Your favorite bra and your new favorite piece of shapewear can exist in harmony with this under $20 bodysuit. To keep it running for the long run, be sure to handwash it with care.

Editor's note: I never knew the true power of compression leggings till I wore these for the first time. The non-slip waistband holds all day long, and the double-layered fabric shapes better than most shapewear I own.

Low-cut dresses have met their match. The built-in bra helps keep everything in place, while the compression midsection will hug every curve.

Your tights can do more than just keep you warm. The wide high waistband on this pair molds to your body and stays in place. Talk about a win-win.

If you thought this was your average tank top, think again. Made of compression material throughout, a sleek polished look awaits you. Plus, the wide bottom band stops it from folding or moving throughout the day.

Your upper half deserves some shapewear too. This style, available in black and light brown tones, easily goes over any undergarment. Feel free to layer on up.

Found: a bra that is as comfortable as it is supportive. The wireless design makes it feel like you have nothing on, while the foam padding offers firm support.

Leaks, who? This wireless nursing top offers serious support and easy access with snap clasps, but the removable absorbent chest pads are the real star.

The zip-up style on this corset saves you the time a normal cincher would take lacing up. Thank you, RiRi.

Have a backless ensemble you've been wanting to wear? Slip this lightly padded longline bra that features a v-shaped back design. Each bra comes with 1/2" clear straps, leaving you with more choices on how to style it.

And the SKIMS hype strikes again, this time in the form of its life-changing seamless short. Best worn with a high slit, these bottoms cinch everything in while helping you show off a little skin.