{"id":1235,"date":"2012-09-26T18:40:45","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T18:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2013-01-24T21:06:25","modified_gmt":"2013-01-24T21:06:25","slug":"shape-wear-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/shape-wear-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Segment: Shape Wear 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This segment began airing on <a href=\"http:\/\/livewellnetwork.com\/Mirror-Mirror\/7624630\">Mirror Mirror<\/a> in 65 cities on the <a href=\"http:\/\/livewellnetwork.com\/index\">LiveWell Network<\/a> on September 8, 2012.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hp0WZSN5dc\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nShape wear has come along way since the days of girdles and lace-up corsets. Now shapewear comes in lots of options, styles, fabrics and colors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the many options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Torsetts &#8211; shaping camisoles with an open bust so you can wear your choice of bras (shown: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.classicshapewear.com\/tc-fine-intimates-even-more-torsette-4043-p-2846.html?osCsid=887fef30bf37267777491ec5aff5bc9c\">TC Fine Intimates Even More Torsette<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Skorts &#8211; half slips with built in shorts for thigh support (shown: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spanx.com\/product\/index.jsp?productId=10918468&amp;cp=2992553.11308601&amp;parentPage=family\">Spanx Skinny Britches Skort<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Slips and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bodywrap-shapewear.com\/Body-Wrap-Regular-Shapewear-Bodysuits-s\/131.htm\">body suits<\/a> for full body shaping<\/li>\n<li>Briefs, short shorts and high-waist bike shorts for waist and tummy control (shown: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummielife.com\/shaping-underwear.html\">Yummie Tummie short shorts<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/vabienusa.com\/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&amp;products_id=111\">Va Bien high waist bike shorts<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Undershirts with underarm control (shown: <a href=\"http:\/\/slimpressions.com\/shop\/index.php\/tops\/have-nots-tank-top-bodyshaper-slimmers.html\">Slimpressions Haves and Have Nots<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Wide band bras that smooth the back (shown: Soma Intimates\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soma.com\/store\/browse\/product.jsp?maxRec=55&amp;pageId=1&amp;productId=560000135&amp;viewAll=true&amp;prd=Vanishing+Back+Full+Coverage+Front+Close+Nadia+Bra&amp;subCatId=&amp;color=&amp;fromSearch=&amp;inSeam=&amp;posId=9&amp;catId=cat40089&amp;cat=Bras&amp;onSale=&amp;colorFamily=&amp;maxPg=1&amp;size=\">Vanishing Back Full Coverage Front Close Nadia Bra<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is even clothing with built -in shapewear<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rafaellasportswear.com\/Slimming\/rafergoslimmingfit,default,sc.html\">Rafaella slimming pants <\/a>with a slimming tummy panel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nydj.com\/index2.html\">Not Your Daughter\u2019s Jean<\/a>s with a slimming tummy panel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummielife.com\/leggings-collection.html\">Shaping leggings<\/a> that smooth and firm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.championusa.com\/workout-clothes\/women\/shape-collection\/champion-shape--153%3B-women--39%3Bs-smoothing-pants\">Shaping workout wear<\/a> that smooths and firms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinnygirlshapers.com\/default.asp\">Shaping lingerie<\/a> that looks so pretty you forget it&#8217;s shape wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When choosing shapewear, here\u2019s what to consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power<\/strong> &#8211; Some shapewear is thick and tight and actually makes you a size or two smaller. Some has lighter control for smoothing lumps and firming jiggly areas rather than changing your size. Powerful shapewear can squeeze out flesh and make more rolls at the edges of the garment. The edges of shapewear should always be smooth against your skin, without digging in to your flesh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style<\/strong> &#8211; Different styles work for different figures. If you carry your weight on your back, stomach or sides, choose a shaping cami or high-waist bike short. You can even layer the two for a super smooth look. If you carry your weight on your hips, bottom, and thighs choose regular waist briefs, shorts or leggings. Different companies make each style differently; so keep looking until you find the right shaper for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fabric<\/strong> &#8211; Slick fabrics keep clothing from grabbing so you get a smoother look. Mesh fabrics breathes better and are cooler to wear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try it on<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s the only way to see if it is right for your figure. Keep trying on different styles, brands and fabrics until you find the right one for you. Better yet, try shapewear on under the garment you want to wear it with so you can check the neckline, hemline, transparency and fit to make sure it works for you and your clothes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get one size bigger<\/strong> &#8211; some shapewear can be so powerful it squeezes too much. Sometimes you need to get one size bigger than you think so you get the smoothing effect instead of the squeezing effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Everyone can wear shapewear<\/strong> &#8211; Shapewear isn\u2019t just for plus sizes. Even small-sizes have cellulite to smooth or jiggles to firm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Features To Look For<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silicone<\/strong> &#8211; at the edges keeps the shapewear in place so it doesn\u2019t ride up, roll up, fall down or slip off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boning<\/strong> &#8211; keeps waistbands from rolling or slipping down (shown <a href=\"http:\/\/vabienusa.com\/product_info.php?cPath=21_25&amp;products_id=111\">Va Bien Smooth Couture High-Waisted shaper<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Necklines<\/strong> &#8211; check slips, camis and body suits to make sure the neckline is low or high enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open bust<\/strong> &#8211; slips, camis and body suits with open busts allow you to choose the right bra to work with the neckline of your clothes and give you the shape and support you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Models<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you know what to look for, here are some model before and afters to demonstrate some of the tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Susan wants to slim her waist and smooth her back.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-Susan-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1362\" title=\"mannequin - Susan 1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-Susan-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-Susan-1-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-Susan-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Under her orange &amp; white maxi sundress, she used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spanx.com\/family\/index.jsp?categoryId=4450976&amp;cp=2992553&amp;camp=kw=sVP2DzuU9%7Cpcrid%7C25507704956%7Cslim%20cognito\">Spanks Slim Cognito High Waist Bike Shorts<\/a> (Dillard\u2019s $72)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>These high waist bike shorts slim her torso area from just below the bust area through the whole waist area.<\/li>\n<li>This style is perfect if you carry your weight in your torso, waist and tummy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0657.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1361\" title=\"susan - peacock tunic\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0657-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0657-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0657.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Under The Heart Peacock Tunic from Dillard\u2019s ($92), she used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcfineintimates.com\/\">TC Toresette body briefer<\/a> (Dillard\u2019s $72) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummielife.com\/milan-legging-cotton-collection.html\">Yummie Tummie Cotton Wow leggings<\/a> (Dillard\u2019s $76)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>The torsette is a great option because it smooths the whole torso and back and you can wear your own bra so you can get the right fit and support for your bust.<\/li>\n<li>The shaping leggings smooth the tummy area and firm the lower body. Since the shape wear and clothing are all in one, it&#8217;s\u00a0easier to manage and cooler to wear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Donna wants to minimize her tummy and smooth her muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0609.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1363\" title=\"IMG_0609\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0609-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0609-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0609.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0659.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1364\" title=\"IMG_0659\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0659-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0659-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_0659.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Under her blue striped jersey dress, she used<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spanx.com\/product\/index.jsp?productId=11946453\">Spank Thinstincts mid thigh brief<\/a> (Dillards $58)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Even thin women have \u201cflaws.\u201d Shapewear can slim tummies, smooth cellulite and firm jiggly areas, even on slim women.<\/li>\n<li>This shaping brief is made from thin stretchy material that lightly smooths out the tummy area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-donna-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1365\" title=\"mannequin - donna 2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-donna-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-donna-2-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/mannequin-donna-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We replaced her white cami with<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.classicshapewear.com\/bethenny-frankel-skinny-girl-shapewear-m-135.html?gclid=CK-cksDaq7ICFUJo4AodFTAAZg\">Bethany Frankel&#8217;s Skinny Girl<\/a> red lace shaping cami (SkinnyGirlShapers.com, $38) and lace shaping brief (SkinnyGirlShapers.com, $24)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Frankel calls her shapers \u201cGlamouflage.\u201d It\u2019s shapewear that looks like lingerie.<\/li>\n<li>Shaping briefs work well for slim women who don\u2019t have any extra on the hips.<\/li>\n<li>The shaping cami comes with or without underwires and handles the love handles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Joan wants all-over smoothing. She lost 50 pounds and her skin hasn&#8217;t caught up with her weightloss.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/joans-shapewear.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1546\" title=\"joans shapewear\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/joans-shapewear-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/joans-shapewear-300x187.png 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/joans-shapewear-1024x640.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/joans-shapewear.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Under her Ralph Lauren print skirt and Tahari crossover top, we used<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spanx Simplicity open bust mid-thigh body suit (Dillard\u2019s $84)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>The body suit is another option to a slip for all over smoothing. It smooths the whole body, including the bottom and thighs.<\/li>\n<li>Watch the thigh openings. Make sure they are tight enough to smooth your legs and loose enough that they don\u2019t create a squeeze line that shows through your clothes.<\/li>\n<li>Some body suits have varying \u201cpowers\u201d at different points along your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rebecca wants to keep her bottom firm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rebecca-shapewear.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1550\" title=\"rebecca shapewear\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rebecca-shapewear-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rebecca-shapewear-300x187.png 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rebecca-shapewear-1024x640.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/rebecca-shapewear.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Under her jersey dress, we used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yummie Tummie shorties, (YummieTummie.com, $18)<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch the length of the shape wear. Check to make sure it doesn&#8217;t stick out below your hemline when\u00a0you are standing AND sitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shape wear has come along way since the days of girdles and lace-up corsets. Now shapewear comes in lots of options, styles, fabrics and colors. 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