How to Choose The Right Compression Level Of Shapewear

When choosing the right shapewear style for you, it is important to decide on your goal. Do you want to make your everyday outfits look sleek and smooth? Or are you looking for shaping power that creates a more hourglass figure? Perhaps you need an effective solution to feel confident for an upcoming party or event! All of these aspects are crucial when deciding on a specific style.

In this blog, you’ll discover the different levels of compression and which one is suitable for you, depending on your desired outcome. The compression level refers to the amount of control your shapewear delivers: the higher the compression, the more snug the fit.

Enhancing your silhouette and making your clothes fit and look better doesn’t have to feel restrictive! The right shaping essential will deliver great results while keeping you comfortable. Read on to find the right compression level for you.

Low Compression: Enjoy Smoothing Comfort

Low-compression styles offer gentle support while providing a smoother look under your everyday outfits. This level of compression is perfect for beginners because of its perfect blend of comfort and subtle smoothing.

Medium Compression: Enhance Your Silhouette Everyday

Shapewear with medium compression helps smooth and shape your waist, tummy, back, and thighs, and it can even lift your butt. These styles are flexible and are often designed with shaping panels that target specific body parts like the midsection, legs, and butt.

Although this level of compression offers more control, it is still comfortable to wear all day thanks to stretchy, breathable, and lightweight materials that allow your body to move freely, letting you go about your day in comfort.

You can wear these styles under tight tops and dresses, jeans, casual wear, and work attire. Even better: you can wear the t-shirts and bodysuits on their own, as they’re versatile, classic, and can complement any outfit perfectly.

High Compression: Boost Your Confidence on Special Occasions

High compression offers maximum control to provide you with a streamlined silhouette under your most special outfits. This type of shapewear is perfect for special occasions like weddings, formal events, and red-carpet events.

Many women hesitate to try it due to the fear of feeling squeezed and even suffocated. But there's no need to worry! Our shaping essentials with higher compression are still breathable and comfortable, allowing you to wear them stress-free for as long as you need.

Maternity Shapewear: Feel at Ease With Gentle Compression

With medium yet gentle compression, our maternity leggings and shorts are ideal for reducing swelling by improving circulation. These styles provide essential abdominal and leg support, aiding in recovery while enhancing posture and relieving back pain.

Additionally, our maternity bras and camis ensure breastfeeding comfort with one-handed nursing/pumping clasps, helping you feel confident and supported during this journey.

Shopping for shapewear is easier once you have determined your shaping goals. With the wide variety of shapewear styles and different compression levels, now you can achieve the result that you want without sacrificing the most important thing —comfort.

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