How to Find the Perfect Shapewear for Your Outfit

Whether you're spending a night on the town, prepping for a special event, or just want a smooth look under your everyday favorites, SKIMS has a complete selection of signature shapewear solutions.

But how do you know what kind of shapewear you need?

SKIMS shapewear comes in multiple compression levels and several targeted support options—so you can choose the support you want and the parts of your body you want to sculpt and smooth. Just what you’d expect from the shapewear that disrupted the industry.

How do I find the right shapewear for me?

Start with the outfit you’re planning on wearing and determine where the garment ends so you can tell where the shapewear needs to end, too. Backless, strapless, or thigh-high slit? SKIMS has a solution.

Next, think about what part of the body you’re looking to sculpt or smooth. If it’s your thighs, you’ll want a mid-thigh option. If it’s just your tummy and waist, a shaping brief would be a great option. If it’s your upper arms, we have a solution for that. No matter what type of shapewear you’re looking for, SKIMS has everything from comfortable solutions for everyday wear to ultra-sculpting options for special occasions and special outfits.

Let’s look at the best SKIMS shapewear for every type of outfit.

Shapewear for backless dresses or tops

When you want to highlight your back and shoulders in a low-back dress, try the Seamless Sculpt Low Back Bodysuit. With strong compression and a thong back, it holds in your core while supporting your chest—making it the perfect backless bodysuit solution.

For more coverage and support over your butt and thighs, try the Low Back Bodysuit Mid Thigh, You’ll get an open back, support in the front, and shaping all the way to mid-thigh, perfect for elegant, body-hugging dresses.

If you’re looking for a low-back option but don’t need the support up top, the Low Back Short cuts low in the back while giving you compression around the butt and thighs.

Shapewear for a bodycon dress or your favorite tight pants

SKIMS has several shapewear solutions to help you feel confident and toned, whether you’re wearing jeans, a slinky tight dress, or dress pants. For shaping in a brief-style silhouette, try the Simply Bare High-Waisted Shortie that smooths and targets your hips, waist, and core using ultra-light compression.

For a bit more sculpting power, go with the Sculpting High Waist Brief. It’s a high-rise brief that shapes and lifts your butt while staying invisible under clothing.

Shapewear for wedding dresses

Congratulations on the wedding! It may be time for a bodysuit that will sculpt all the right places but won’t shift around during your important day.

Shapewear for a wedding dress should feel comfortable for many hours. Try the Mid Thigh Sculpting Bodysuit, which holds in the tummy area, shapes and lifts your butt and chest, and has coverage to your mid back.

Shapewear for strapless dresses

For an elegant strapless look, pair our Ultra Fine Mesh Strapless Bra with your choice of shapewear underwear or shorts. You’ll have support on top and shaping on the bottom, without compromising your head-turning, shoulder-baring look.

Our strongest compression choices are the Core Control Brief, a mid-waist wonder that tightly contours your core while smoothing and shaping your butt, and the Core Control Thong, a mid-rise thong that’s silky and invisible.

For lighter compression, try the Barely There line, either in the High-Waisted Brief or the High-Waisted Thong. Both reach your ribs and give your core and waistline light support.

If you’re wearing tight sleeves or sheer sleeves, we have arm-targeting shapewear just for you. The Open Bust Arm Shaper works like a pullover and offers light compression on your upper arms and upper back. This piece hits just below the elbow. Pair it with any of your favorite SKIMS bras.