The Best Shapewear Slip Tips You Need To Know

So, you’ve chosen the perfect dress, but you’re not sure where to start? No worries.

If you've never worn slips before, you may wonder - what's the difference between a regular slip and a shape wear slip?

Are they the same? No, they're actually quite different. How?

Regular slips provide a lightweight barrier between your skin and clothing. They're not meant to be tight, and  have a loose and relaxed fit, with lots of room for a bra and panties underneath.

They can be plain and practical, elegant and dressy, or even super sexy in nylon, cotton, satin or silk with a touch of lace detailing.

Shape Wear Slips

Shapewear slips, on the other hand, are quite different.

While smooth and silky like everyday slips, they're in fact control undergarments, made of specialty fabrics like nylon and spandex that are blended to have a smooth, stretchy and curve-hugging fit.

Designed to work behind the scenes, the best shapewear slips invisibly slim and contour your silhouette for a sleek and polished look.

Some of the best shapewear slips have compression control zones that are designed to tame stubborn areas - from the bust and core to the tummy, bottom, hips and thighs. 

Available in a variety of options that offer built-in bra and panty combinations, all-in-one strapless and low back slip styles make it easy to keep your shape wear to a minimum for a sleeker look and tailored fit.

The best part? With underwire and wirefree bras, features like ruching, elastic and padding ensure a great fit that helps keep your girls in place.

Prefer your own bra? No problem – many womens shapewear slip styles have an open bust that gives you the flexibility of wearing your own bra.

Half Slip Shapewear

Love the idea of a shaper, but don’t want a full length style? Consider half slips – an easy-fit basic that every wardrobe should have.

One of the best options for pencil style and straight skirts, suits and clingy fabrics, they start at the waist and end mid-thigh or lower (depending on the length you want).

Half slips are great for slimming the midriff and troublesome tummies – and preventing a muffin top - while shaping and firming the bottom and thighs.

What to remember when shopping for the best shapewear slip for you?

• Seamless styles with a curve-hugging silhouette offer a sleeker look

• Razor cut hems with a thin silicone band help to keep a shaper slip in place

• Styles with a built-in underwire bra and padding are a great way to get the support and lift that you want

• Thin spaghetti shoulder straps have a virtually invisible look that’s ideal for sheer dresses

• Shaper fabrics with four-way stretch provide a better body-contouring fit

What can you wear with shape wear slips?

There is a lot that you can wear. The best shapewear slip is very versatile and can be worn with:

• casual, everyday and formal dresses – long, short and midi length

• halter tops, shirts, blouses and / or sweater and skirt combinations

• bridal and special occasion gowns, cocktail dresses and strapless favorites

• knitwear and sheer fabrics

Keep It Simple With Slips

In our experience, one of the best ways to enjoy a smooth and seamless look under everything from low back dresses to strapless wedding gowns is to keep your lingerie undergarments to an absolute minimum.

Why? With bulky layers of panties, bras, slips and shapers, etc., under your clothing the more likely you'll be able to see the lumps, bumps and ripples of your intimate apparel.

Also, if you’re sensitive to heat, multiple layers of lingerie and a shaper slip can chafe and become uncomfortably warm.

The Best Shapewear Slip Is All About The Fabric

Last but not least, one of the most important elements that brings it all together and makes your slip work - fabric. 

When it comes to shape wear, though it’s rarely mentioned, fabric matters. Why is it so important?  Fit, comfort and a sleek, polished look.

Choose the right control wear fabric and life is great – you look and feel amazing no matter what you’re wearing.

Opt for the wrong fabric and you’ll never forget how uncomfortable you were. And, chances are great that you’ll never wear that shaper again – and it will end up at the back of drawer.

So, what is the best fabric for a womens shapewear slip? Nylon, or a blend of nylon and spandex fabric better known as microfiber.

Super smooth and stretchy, these specialty fabrics are designed with a smooth surface to hug your curves and prevent your clothing from sticking - the perfect shaper solution!

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