Shapewear is fitted underwear that smooths and shapes the body under clothing, flattening the tummy, defining the waist, and creating a clean line under fitted dresses and skirts. It ranges from light smoothing to firm control, so you choose how much shaping you want.

Under a bodycon dress, wear high-waist shaping shorts or a full bodysuit that smooths the tummy, waist, and hips in one piece without a visible edge. Choose a nude tone and a length that sits below the hem. Firm-control fabric gives the smoothest line under tight dresses.

Yes, shapewear smooths and shapes by gently compressing and redistributing soft tissue, giving a sleeker line under clothing while you wear it. It works best in your correct size, since too small digs and creates bulges. Choose the control level and coverage for the outfit and your comfort.

Choose shapewear by the area you want to smooth and the outfit: high-waist shorts or briefs for the tummy and hips, a bodysuit for an all-over smooth line, and a waist cincher to define the middle. Pick your true size for comfort, and the control level for the look.

Shapewear is comfortable all day when you choose your correct size and a light-to-medium control level, since firm control is best for shorter events. Breathable fabric and a wide, non-rolling waistband help. If it digs or rolls, it is too small, so size up for daily wear.

Order shapewear in your true size rather than sizing down, since too-small shapewear digs in and creates bulges instead of smoothing. Check each product's size guide, which maps to your dress or waist size. Free returns up to 15 days let you check the fit and comfort privately.

Yes, TGC Boutique offers plus size and curvy shapewear including high-waist shorts, bodysuits, and waist cinchers cut to smooth and support fuller figures. Shop from straight through plus sizes, with free shipping over $49.99 and free returns up to 15 days if the fit is off.

TGC Boutique sells shapewear online including tummy-control shorts, smoothing bodysuits, and waist cinchers in light to firm control, in straight through plus sizes. Shop shaping pieces in one place, with free shipping over $49.99 and free returns up to 15 days if the fit is not right.