Choosing the Right Shapewear for Your Body Type: A Complete Guide

Finding the perfect shapewear can feel overwhelming with so many styles, fits, and fabrics to choose from. But the secret to getting that smooth, sculpted look? It's all about choosing the right shapewear for your body type. At Shapemour, we design body-positive shapewear that fits and flatters you, not the other way around.

Why Body Type Matters in Shapewear

Shapewear isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you're curvy, athletic, petite, or pear-shaped, the right bodyshaper should enhance your natural silhouette—not fight it. Here’s your go-to guide for choosing shapewear that supports, sculpts, and stays comfy all day.

1. Apple-Shaped Body: Focus on Tummy Tuckers

If you carry more weight around your midsection, opt for high waist shapewear shorts or full bodysuit shapewear that offer extra tummy control. Look for firm compression and a seamless waistband that doesn’t roll down.

Shapemour Recommends: High Waist Shorts Shapewear (90% nylon, 10% spandex) — smooths love handles, tummy, and waist.

2. Pear-Shaped Body: Sculpt the Thighs & Hips

For fuller hips and thighs, mid-thigh bodysuits offer targeted compression where you need it. The trick is finding a design that lifts your bust while shaping your lower half without flattening your curves.

Shapemour Recommends: Mid-Thigh Bodysuit Shapewear (85% polyamide, 15% elastane) — seamless design, adjustable straps, and scoop neck.

3. Hourglass Body: Define Your Curves

If your bust and hips are balanced with a narrower waist, the goal is definition. Choose shapewear that cinches your midsection while maintaining your natural proportions.

Best picks: Seamless thong bodysuit shapewear for a sculpted silhouette without visible panty lines.

Shapemour Recommends: Thong Bodysuit (85% polyamide, 15% elastane) with thin adjustable straps, scoop neckline, and tummy control.

4. Rectangle Body Type: Create Curves

Shapewear can help create a defined waist and enhance natural curves. Bodysuits with structured paneling or medium compression can give the illusion of an hourglass shape.

Shapemour Recommends: Any full-body shaper like our Mid-Thigh or Thong Bodysuit for core definition and lift.

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Key Features to Look for:

• Tummy tucker for core compression

• Bodyshaper that targets your specific concern areas

• Seamless shapewear for invisibility under clothes

• Adjustable straps and scoop neckline for comfort and versatility

Final Thoughts:

Choosing shapewear isn’t about hiding—it’s about highlighting what makes you feel powerful. Whether you need a little help smoothing your tummy or defining your curves, Shapemour has shapewear designed with real bodies in mind.

Feel good. Look confident. Always sculpt, shape, slay.