First things first: There’s nothing wrong with not wearing shapewear, which has a reputation for being uncomfortable — the phrase “sausage casing” came up often in interviews for this guide.

In This Article People / Alyssa Brascia / Jennifer Maldonado / Erin Johnson Spanx may be best-known for their shapewear, but our editors’ closets are full of the brand’s loungewear ...

At PEOPLE, she collaborates with the PEOPLE Tested team to share our top recommendations for everything from the best shapewear to the best dark spot correctors. Cai Cramer is a shopping writer at ...

We wouldn’t mind if it poked out under a skirt or dress since it doesn’t look like shapewear. Who It’s For: If you’re looking for true shaping and contouring benefits, this pair gets the ...

If you crave a little assistance when it comes to making things look smooth and sculpted under jeans, dresses, and beyond, it’s easy to find options like tummy control shapewear and more for a ...

As I grew into a woman, it seemed to me that shapewear was just another example of how women are expected to tolerate discomfort for the sake of looking good. But it's simply not worth it to me ...

Though they started out as a shapewear brand, Spanx has grown to become a heavy-hitter in the world of fashion. The secret lies in the company’s ability to make clothing that is on-trend ...

Digital fashion writer Naomi May sizes up the shapewear industry and its uncomfortable relationship with body positivity. Can both truly exist in the same realm? Kardashian, who typically wears a ...

Love it or hate it, it looks like shapewear is here to stay. Like the corsets of yore, today’s shapewear is meant to smooth out the body, giving the wearer a more lifted, cinched-in silhouette.

If Skinnygirl founder and author Bethenny Frankel could time travel, there's one thing she'd go back and say one thing to her 20-year-old self: It's okay not to have everything figured out.

An curved arrow pointing right. Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinnygirl, author and entrepreneur, remembers the best piece of advice she received from Ellen DeGeneres. Follow BI Video: On Twitter ...