The shapewear pieces you need to get an hourglass figure

Looking at celebrities, we can’t help but wonder how they always look so perfect. Don’t they eat?! Where are their stomach or back rolls? It’s not even that they look skinny, they’re always just so defined. But maybe, just maybe, they have a secret they’re not telling us about. Could that secret be shapewear, perhaps?

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Kim Kardashian wearing a Thierry Mugler dress and Mr. Pearl corset at the 2019 Met Gala.

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If you remember Kim Kardashian from the 2019 MET Gala, you probably stopped dead in your tracks and wondered how on earth her waist looked like that. Although Kim’s a regular at the gym and has her nutritionist on speed dial, we know from her pre-MET Gala video with Vogue that she was wearing an incredibly snug corset underneath her latex dress in addition to full-body shapewear. Rumors are she couldn’t even pee in her dress.

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And while we’re not looking to recreate Kim’s look anytime soon, we too can use shapewear to create our own, albeit more natural, hourglass figures.

Waist shapewear

Calvin Klein

High Waisted Shapewear Shorts - Secure Sculpt Beige

Delivery: free

£70.00

Calvin Klein

High Waisted Shapewear Thong - Secure Sculpt Beige

Delivery: £4.90

£50.00

Calvin Klein

High Waisted Shapewear Shorts - Stay Put Stretch Beige

Delivery: free

£65.00

Calvin Klein

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Calvin Klein

Shapewear Thong - Second Skin Smoothing Beige

Delivery: £3.95

£16.00 ~~£32.00~~

Calvin Klein

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Wear it with: A ribbed tank

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Ribbed-knit jersey tank top Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£170.00 ~~£340.00~~

Mytheresa

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SIMKHAI

Andrea ribbed-knit halterneck top Pink

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£147.00 ~~£210.00~~

Mytheresa

Ryan Roche

Womens Cashmere Featherweight Ribbed Tank Top Size: S

Delivery: £12.00

£116.00

ABASK

Duke + Dexter

Duke + Dexter, Mens Duke Cherub Vintage White Vest - Womens, Size XL

Delivery: £5.00

£70.00

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If your aim is to make your waist appear smaller, wear waist-cinching shapewear under your clothes to emphasize your natural waistline.

Spanx

Thinstincts 2.0 Girl Shorts - Light Brown - L

Delivery: £7.50

£50.00

Harvey Nichols

Spanx

Thinstincts 2.0 Girl Shorts - Black - XL

Delivery: £7.50

£50.00

Harvey Nichols

Spanx

Thinstincts 2.0 Girl Shorts - Beige - XL

Delivery: £7.50

£50.00

Harvey Nichols

Calvin Klein

High Waisted Shapewear Shorts - Secure Sculpt Beige

Delivery: free

£70.00

Calvin Klein

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Tory Burch

Knitted checked pencil skirt Yellow

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£207.00 ~~£415.00~~

Mytheresa

Alexander Wang

Elasticated-Waistband Buttoned Skirt - Womens - Cotton/Elastane White

Delivery: £5.00

£276.00

Browns

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Prototypes

Poly Jersey Pencil Skirt Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£165.00 ~~£395.00~~

Labels

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Veronica Beard

Koa sequined pencil skirt Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£225.00 ~~£375.00~~

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If your aim is to control both your tummy and hips, look for a pair of control pants. This type of shapewear is also helpful to warn off thigh chafing and the inevitable chub rub.

Alaia

Halterneck bodycon midi dress Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£1,580.00

Mytheresa

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Victoria Beckham

VB bodycon knit minidress Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£325.00 ~~£465.00~~

Mytheresa

Generic

Ladies Checked Shirts Womens Classic Long Sleeve Red Pink Plaid Shirt Blouse Blue V Neck Black White Button Down Ladies Checked Shirt with Pocket Cott

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£11.99

Amazon

BESTSELLER

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Same Day Delivery Summer Dress for Women Womens Spring Summer Dresses Boho Floral Lapel Neck Up Vacation Beach Flowy Long Dress Travel Day Clothinges Grey

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£13.29

Amazon

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Ladies Flannel Checked Shirt Cotton Long Sleeve Button Down Plaid Blouse Oversized Loose Casual Check Tops Soft Breathable Womens Plaid Shirts for Dai Pink

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£5.99

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Grace Karin

Womens Short Sleeve Summer Cocktail Dress Ladies Green Dress Classic V-Neck Ruffle Slit Wrap Beach Dress XL Size 18

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£37.98

Amazon

Grace Karin

Ladies Summer Beach Dress Wedding Guest Cocktail Party Dress V Neck Short Sleeve Ruffle Slit Wrap Dress M Size 14 Navy Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£37.98

Amazon

Grace Karin

Womens Long Sequins Party Dress Sleeveless Glitter Evening Dress for Wedding Champagne Gold 20

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£34.89

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Bodysuit shapewear is usually meant to help smoothen out the stomach area, since the waist, and act as underwear. Sometimes, a bra is attached and that helps keep the chest area looking lifted. Bottom line is, you shouldn’t be afraid of shapewear. It really helps achieve specific looks and could increase your confidence if it’s something you’re interested in trying!