The best Amazon shapewear, according to thousands of reviews
The best Amazon shapewear to smoothen, sculpt and enhance your natural curves
The best Amazon shapewear will accentuate your waist, flatten your core, and lift your bottom, giving you a smooth and polished finish.
Whether you want to enhance your figure and show off your wedding guest dress or achieve an hourglass figure, the best shapewear smoothens all the lumps and bumps and sculpts your natural curves. No longer rigid and uncomfortable, many of the best shapewear pieces are strong foundational pieces that enhance your curves and contour different parts of your silhouette.
We all know Amazon is home to many things, so it's no surprise that the retail giant has over 5,000 shapewear options, many of which you will often find in the Amazon sale. Whether you're looking for the best plus size shapewear, the best bodysuits or the best tummy control knickers, you'll find it at Amazon. But choosing the right shapewear is important: if it's badly made or too constrictive it will have the opposite desired effect and you just won't want to wear it. Luckily, we've scrolled through thousands of Amazon reviews and identified the 16 best pieces you can buy, whatever the occasion.
The best Amazon shapewear, according to thousands of reviews
Best overall
RRP: From £29.99
Control: Medium
Sizes: XXS-5XL
Shapewear should support, contour and smoothen your shape while providing all-day comfort. According to 13,455 Amazon reviewers and many TikTok users, SHAPERX's bodysuit checks off all those boxes, plus more.
With a broad size range of XXS-5XL and a mesh bra to support and hold all bust sizes comfortably, this bodysuit is great for all body types. Unlike the traditional tight, body-hugging shapewear, this bodysuit is constructed with a stretchy and breathable nylon and spandex fabric, making it comfortable enough to wear all day. And with many reviewers raving about its tank top design, you can wear this shapewear casually with jeans and shorts.
Buy if: You want a seamless option
Avoid if: You'd rather wear your own bra
Best waist slimmer
RRP: From £24.99
Control: Medium-firm
Sizes: XS-4XL
Nothing is worse than sweating between the thighs and chaffing, so having a pair of shapewear shorts that pulls everything in, keeps you dry, and prevents chafing is a must-have for a summer wardrobe. Based on nearly 16,000 Amazon reviews, these Nebility shapewear shorts flatten the stomach, bring in your waistline, and are the perfect undergarment for dresses. They're essentially one of the best pieces of shapewear and the best anti chafing shorts rolled into one. The shorts are stretchy and breathable but run small and the brand recommends sizing up and following the size chart.
Finding quality shapewear that's seamless and doesn't roll down is hard to come by. Fortunately, these shorts are constructed with four steel-like brackets that keep the garment up on your waist, preventing it from rolling down.
Buy if: You want a smooth, slimmer waist
Avoid if: You'd prefer a popper closure
Best full body
RRP: From £27.99
Control: Medium
Sizes: XS-4XL
Want to sculpt your curves, lift your bottom, and smoothen out any lumps or bumps? Consider snagging this full-body shaper. Known to be a Skims alternative, the FeelinGirl Full Bust Shaper brings in your waist, flattens the stomach, and smoothens out your back fat. Stopping mid-thigh, this garment also doubles as shapewear shorts, leaving your thighs tightened and chafe-free.
The brand claims the shapewear supports your busts even without having a compression bra design, but according to reviews, it's better to wear the bodysuit with a bra for more support. It's a longer piece than some of the other ones on our list, so if you're new to shapewear and still wondering what design you need, check out our guide on how to wear shapewear.
Buy if: You want full body support
Avoid if: You need extra bust support
Best strapless
RRP: From £22.39
Control: Medium
Sizes: S-XL
If you want to wear halter tops and strapless summer dresses without visible and tacky bra straps, this strapless and seamless bodysuit is the perfect option, giving you a smooth, polished finish. With an almost five-star global rating, this undergarment supports and squeezes you in all the right places while giving you all-day comfort.
Unlike traditional half-bras that always slide down and don't give you the best lift or support, based on reviews, this strapless one-piece stays up and holds everything together.
Buy if: You want a strapless option
Avoid if: You need extended sizing
Best slip
RRP: From £35
Control: Firm
Sizes: S-XXL
Slips are great undergarments that help dresses and skirts lay beautifully, but when you turn that slip into shapewear, you get a smooth, lifted and contoured finish. This slip-shapewear has a firm fit that pulls everything in and smoothens out any lumps or bumps under your clothing. And no need to worry about this shapewear fitting your bust. This slip has an open-bust design, allowing you to wear your best bra with it.
Based on Amazon reviews, this slip is the perfect undergarment to wear underneath fitted dresses. It brings in your waist, flattens your stomach, and gives you a slimmer appearance. If you need a bit of a confidence boost, this slip is a great alternative to trying to find a dress that hides a tummy. One reviewer raved about the slip's high quality and even compared it to Spanx. This slip also features a built-in panty that has a snap closing, which according to reviewers helps keep the dress from riding up.
Buy if: You want shapewear with a plunging neckline
Avoid if: You struggle with chafing
Best shaping underwear
RRP: From £11.99
Control: Medium
Sizes: S-3XL
If a bodysuit or shorts aren't your ideal shapewear, consider adding these seamless shapewear pants to your Amazon cart. They give you the same tummy control and waist-cinching effect as a full bodysuit and slip shapewear but with way less fabric. And based on 1,457 Amazon reviews, they're ultra-comfortable yet super supportive in the mid-section and on the sides.
With the thong design, you can wear these comfortably under your best jeans and shorts and enjoy a snatched waistline. And the best part about having a pair of seamless shapewear thongs is that you don't have to worry about VPL - even in the most fitted dress.
Buy if: You want comfortable shaping underwear
Avoid if: Your shapewear rolls down
Best high waisted
RRP: From £19.99
Control: Medium
Sizes: S-4XL
High-waisted shapewear goes above flattening the stomach. It also supports the back and smoothens any areas of your back that you're self-conscious about. And it's a plus if they don't roll down. That's why we included these SHAPERMINT shaper shorts - they check off every box when it comes to the best high-waisted shapewear.
With 35,112 ratings and being an Amazon best-seller, we're confident these will give your curves the sculpt they need and the tummy control you desire. Plus, with these shorts stopping mid-thigh, according to reviews, your thighs will be supported as well.
Buy if: You want plus size shapewear
Avoid if: You want to wear shorter skirts
Best light control
RRP: From £13.30
Control: Light-medium
Sizes: S-3XL
The best shapewear can tighten your mid-section and bring in your waist, but still leave you with a muffin top. Fortunately, this Amazon favorite eliminates the muffin top and smoothens your mid-section. Plus, it comes in a pack of three!
Many reviewers raved about how comfortable these briefs sit above the belly button and how they hold you in without feeling suffocated. And if you're not a fan of cheeky shapewear, these panties are full-coverage.
Buy if: You need some subtle smoothing
Avoid if: You're looking for serious shaping
Best firm
RRP: From £37.90
Control: Firm
Sizes: S-XXL
Nothing is worse than bulky shapewear that shows through your clothing. This seamless body shaper has a short-like bottom that can be worn under jeans, shorts, and dresses while supporting and contouring your top half.
This SHAPERX bodysuit is constructed with three firm layers that all work to give you a slimming and snatched waist. And its open, U-shaped bust allows you to wear your favorite bra, whether that's your best strapless bra or regular bra.
Buy if: You want firm hold
Avoid if: You're
How to choose the best shapewear for you
The best shapewear for you depends on the specific areas you want to cover, sculpt, and support. Fitzpatrick says the type of shapewear varies."You have briefs, bodysuits, slips, shorts, thongs, etc., and they all carry different levels of coverage."
Fitzpatrick recommends opting for a bodysuit or slip if you're looking for full coverage. And if you're targeting the stomach, hips, or waist, depending on the rise, she recommends briefs and thongs shapewear. And for a toned butt, briefs and shorts are best.
Should you size up or down in shapewear?
Stylist and owner of Room Seven Harriet Fitzpatrick says it all depends on the brand. "Some of the better quality brands run smaller and you have to size up," Fitzpatrick says. "And some of the cheaper brands require sizing down. Again, it will depend on the brand. But it is important to look at the size chart to determine what's best for you."
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Kenedee Fowler is a shopping writer based in the United States. She joined woman&home in September 2022, and ever since has been sharing her expertise with the brand to help readers source gifts for any occasion and on any budget, reviews products so you don’t have to, and scout out the best deals and products to give you the best value for your money. Before joining woman&home, Kenedee was a home editorial fellow for Insider Reviews, where she wrote in-depth reviews and articles across the home vertical. Kenedee is a recent graduate from the number one journalism school in the US, the University of Missouri - Columbia, where she gained hands-on experience as a multimedia journalist at mid-Missouri’s local news station.
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