8 Essential Sculpting & Smoothing Shapewear Pieces for 2025

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The best shapewear is undetectable. Whether you're wearing shapewear shorts or a smoothing bodysuit, no one will be able to tell that you've got something shaping your waist, offering firm compression to your tummy and thigh area, and sculpting your booty to perfection. 

You can't just wear any shapewear piece and expect it to get the job done. You need to invest in the best shapewear solution for your body type and outfit needs. 

Our team of shopping experts has done the hard work for you and discovered must-have body shapewear.

These body shaper picks come in a wide size range and from a variety of shapewear brands. They offer a seamless look (no panty lines!) and are designed to contour and slim whatever lumps and bumps you'd like to smooth—whether it's under a dress, pants, or anything else you plan on wearing. 

We've even found items with shapewear built in, so you don't have to worry about an extra layer under your clothing—just your new favorite dress or pair of pants giving your natural curves that extra oomph.

Not only can these options help enhance your shape, these best shapewear picks are also designed for comfort—think breathable, stretchy, and perfect for all-day wear.

Ready to find your perfect fit? Explore our top shapewear picks below!

This luxe bodysuit expertly smoothes and shapes the abdomen and waist, while smoothing out your sides and back. 

It offers support at the bust for a flattering lift under your clothing.

The Mid-Thigh PowerSuit focuses on shaping and smoothing your hips and thighs.

It features a laser-cut hem at each leg for a lineless effect.

Contour your curves with the High-Waisted In-Control Short.

It helps sculpts the abdomen, waist, sides and back, plus your hips and thighs. It features silicone taping along the top of the waist to ensure no slipping, plus a laser-cut hem for a smooth, lineless effect when worn under clothing.

Get the support and compression you need in your core area, including your hips and thighs. 

This dress also offers support for your bust. Plus, it's on sale now!

This pullover style bra is made of a velvety compression knit. It features darted soft cups, a scoop neckline, and velcro straps so you can adjust fit around bust and shoulders.

The fabric is also antibacterial, sweat-wicking, and odor resistant. Plus, its breathable mesh back pane helps you stay cool.

You can easily conceal lumps and bumps under this figure-skimming Spanx dress.

It's perfect for everywhere from the office to dinner. 

You don't have to wear shapewear under your jeans. These Spanx pants combine the two for you! 

This five-pocket style offers stretch for comfort while still helping to scultp your legs and booty. 

This smoothing ponte pant is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. 

They hit at the natural waist and feature hidden shaping panels to target the tummy so your silhouette will look smooth.