HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHAPEWEAR FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

Shapewear is all the rage at the moment, but it can be quite overwhelming when you don’t know what style works for your body type. We’re here to help!

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Our bodies are amazing and every shape is beautiful. Shapewear shouldn’t be about changing your body into something unrealistic, but to rather enhance certain features. With that in mind, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help you choose the best shapewear for your body.

1. WHAT’S YOUR BODY TYPE?
The first step to finding the best shapewear is to know what your body shape is.

Apple (round figure): Your shoulders and waist are narrow, but you have a fuller bust. Your shapewear challenge: defining your waistline.

Rectangle (straight figure): Your bust and hips are approximately at the same width. Your shapewear challenge: adding curves in the right places.

Hourglass (small waist): Your waistline is smaller than your hips and bust. Your shapewear challenge: controlling your curves.

Pear (curvy on the bottom): Your hips and thighs are curvier than the upper part of your body. Your shapewear challenge: enhancing your bust or controlling your thighs and hips.

Inverted triangle (shapely on top): Your upper half is more enhanced than your hip-area. Your shapewear challenge: defining your waist and softening your shoulders.



2. WHAT ARE YOUR SHAPEWEAR OPTIONS?
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding shapewear in 2019, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few key shapewear options to help you find the perfect style.

Shaping panties: Want to flatten your tummy, eliminate love handles or a muffin top effortlessly? The solution is simple; shaping panties! Choose a style based on your coverage needs, some styles cover the lower abdomen, while others are high-waisted. You can even find a pair that’ll control your hips or enhance your tush. Head to your nearest Jet store to find the perfect pair!

Thigh shapers: Ready to take shape-wear to the next level? Thigh shapers provide slimming and smoothing for the thighs. Added bonus: waist coverage! Can you get it at Jet? The answer is yes!



Bum enhancement: So you have a rectangle body shape and you want to enhance your rear-area? Bum-enhancing shapers can help to round and lift while cinching in your waist to create an hourglass effect.

Waist minimisers: One of the most popular waist-slimming options is a waist trainer, which has been popularised by celebrities like the Kardashians. If this isn’t for you, don’t worry - there are so many other options available, from bodysuits to shaping camis. Head to your nearest Jet to see what’s in store.

3. FITTING TIPS
a.) Don’t size down! A common misconception about shapewear is that you should buy a size smaller than your usual size, but that’s not true! If you buy shapewear that’s too small, you’re going to be uncomfortable the whole day or you’ll end up with bulges in strange places, which defeats the purpose.
b.) When trying on shapewear, move around a bit. Sit on the bench in the fitting room, lean over, put your arms up – make sure it’s comfortable.
c.) Check that your shapewear is smooth all over. If wrinkles are visible on the shapewear, it means you might need a smaller size.