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One thing we all love to hate and hate to love? Shapewear. We love the way we look in it, but we definitely don’t love how uncomfortable it can be — and we absolutely hate when it’s in any way obvious that we’re wearing it! We want it to be our little sculpting secret.
If you’re looking for new tummy-control underwear and shapewear that becomes virtually invisible — even under tight clothing — then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve picked out 14 of our favorites below, featuring all different kinds of designs for all different occasions!
Best for Comfort
This underwear features comfort leg panels in addition to its shaping, tummy-smoothing elements. It also boasts no “VPL” AKA visible panty line!
Get the Miraclesuit Women’s Extra Firm Comfort Leg Waistline Brief starting at just $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best Thong
One of the best ways to avoid panty lines? Getting rid of them completely! This seamless shaping underwear has a thong back!
Get the Werena Thong Shapewear Body Shaper Panty for just $15 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best for Formal Occasions
If you’re attending a wedding, or even if you’re the bride herself, we have to recommend these high-cut, tummy-shaping briefs. They’re designed to be “wedgie-proof” so you won’t have to make your way through layers of tulle to make any adjustments!
Get the CrossOver Brief for just $34 at Honeylove!
Best Color Selection
Nude is a different color for everybody, and Kim Kardashian‘s shapewear line acknowledges that. These super high-rise briefs come in nine nude shades — and they can fit sizes XXS through 5X!
Get the Sculpting High Waist Brief for just $36 at Skims!
Best Everyday Underwear
Want something easy but effective for wearing under casual pieces, like jean shorts or rompers? Stock up on these briefs!
Get the SPANX Everyday Shaping Briefs for just $22 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best Shorts
If you want your tummy-control underwear to also offer thigh control, these 360° slimming shorts are an excellent choice. And no chafing!
Get the Jockey Generation Slimming High-Waist Shorts for just $18 at Target!
Best Boyshorts
Still want that thigh shaping — but the above shorts are too long for your mini skirt or dress? A pair of boyshorts is the way to go. This popular pick is on sale too!
Get the Shapermint High-Waisted Body Shaper Boyshorts (originally $53) for just $25 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best Top
Whether you can’t stand shaping underwear/shorts or you own some outfits that only call for a little sculpting from the waist up, you might want to grab something like this cami. You can go bra-less in it, and the seamless level-two compression at the midsection will have you feeling fabulous!
Get the Shapermint Essentials All Day Every Day Scoop Neck Cami for just $23.08 at QVC!
Best Bodysuit
This open-bust bodysuit aims to shape the tummy, hips and booty. Even though it’s more fabric than a pair of underwear, it’s seamless for invisible layering!
Get the ASSETS by SPANX Remarkable Results All-in-One Body Slimmer for just $38 at Target!
Best Butt-Lifting Underwear
Cinch the waist and let that booty pop with this super breathable pair of underwear. The wrapped bands are perfect for complementing (or creating) an hourglass figure!
Get the Nebility Butt Lifter Shapewear (originally $30) for just $16 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best for Hot Weather
Adding on extra fabric in the hot weather can be an iffy idea, but these ultra-breathable, cooling briefs will help keep you comfortable even as the temperature rises!
Get the Wacoal Keep Your Cool Shaping Briefs for just $48 at Nordstrom!
Best for New Moms
If you’ve recently had a C-section, extra support isn’t just about looks. This compression underwear can help provide the support you need to stay comfy too!
Get the Hcaixing High-Waisted Cotton Tummy Control Briefs for just $20 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best Looking Pair
You don’t necessarily want your shaping underwear to look like shaping underwear. We love the stripes on this pair because they have a nice appearance, but they actually contribute to the smoothing, lifting capabilities of this underwear too!
Get the Leonisa Lace Stripe High-Waist Compression Underwear for just $25 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the update of publication, January 26, 2023, but are subject to change.
Best for Core Contour
This pair of shaping underwear is ultra-supportive for a compressive fit that will leave your core feeling strong and sculpted. We also love that it has a silicone waist grip band to prevent rolling!
Get the Core Control Brief for just $32 at Skims!
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