How to Look Your Best Under Your Best Dress: Shapewear for Special Occasions

Some say it started with the flappers. Others blame James Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause. Whatever the cause, dresses are continuing to get tighter and shorter, making it more challenging than ever to hide all our bumps. The solution? Choosing the right shapewear.

Today’s shapewear comes in just about every variety: high-waisted thongs and briefs, bike short styles, long-legged slimmers that include the bottom of your thigh, and designs that start just above the knee and slip all the way up to the bottom of your bra. We’re just getting started. These days, there’s shapewear for just about every imaginable outfit and occasion!

Here are two important tips to consider when choosing your shapewear:

            •            Avoid body suits that go on top of your bra. These tend to compress your breasts and draw them down. Opt for a new design that sits just underneath the bra, providing better support.

            •            You don’t want to go too tight with your shapewear. Remember – those bumps need to come out somewhere! The fit should be tight enough to smooth out your figure, but still comfortable enough to last through the evening.

For the best fit, bring your outfit to the store for a personal fitting with a lingerie specialist. You’ll feel fabulous in your dress and enjoy the evening more when you’re confident that everything is in the right spot.

Brabary has a full range of shapewear - we look forward to helping you 'shape up'.