3 Almost Sexy Shapewear Pieces

Hey everyone, we wrote this post about almost sexy shapewear after last year’s holiday season and we’ve noticed that it’s been a pretty popular page. Unfortunately, the original slip we featured went out of production.  So, we’ve updated the post with a newer, better slip that’s available in a wider range of sizes. Enjoy!

So, it’s coming time to go to dinner parties and other social engagements, but you may be a little self conscious about a bulge or two here and there. Still, life must go on and that’s no reason not to head out on the town this weekend. So, pull the shapewear out of your drawer and don that sexy outfit anyway.

Ahhh, but what if this weekend’s date goes beyond just dinner and a movie?

Let’s face it, shapewear can make you look absolutely stunning in your clothes but it’s not so flattering by itself. Many women just don’t feel sexy at all when they’re wearing it. It’s hard to blame them. The average pair of control panties looks like something you’d find in the laundry bin at the local senior center. With that in mind, we set out on a quest to find a few shapewear pieces that you need not be embarrassed to wear.

1) Flexees Smooth Back Camisole. (above, right) Although this stretch microfiber camisole only provides light control, its lace trim edges present a soft, delicate image to something that is normally considered industrial. The camisole will hug your curves in all the right places without making you look like you’re stuffed into it (assuming you’ve picked the right size). It certainly won’t be the prettiest thing in your lingerie drawer, but it is simple, elegant and effective.

2) Grenier Vintage Shapewear Mid-Thigh Shaper. (Left) It’s difficult to make something that looks like bike shorts sexy, but this is probably as close as we’re going to get. The floral lace pattern actually evokes the image of vintage thigh high stockings…only in reverse. This shaper offers medium control and it’s available in a variety of sizes. Pair this with something else from Grenier’s vintage shapewear collection (like the bra top camisole) and you’ll find you’ve got an intriguing ensemble.

3) Sassybax Control Slip. (Right) Of all the pieces on our list, this slip shapes the most areas (tummy, midriff, rear and thighs), offers the most control, and it’s also the sexiest. As an added bonus, it’s offered in sizes ranging from small to 2X. The look is that of a little black cocktail dress (it’s available in nude too) and it’s downright attractive. Some of you might even be tempted to wear it out in public, but please don’t. At the end of the day, it’s still underwear.

None of these items will be featured on Frilly Friday any time soon, but none of them will embarrass you in the event a special someone catches more than a glimpse. They’ll all make you look great when appropriately combined with your favorite outfits. So, get out there and have some fun, then come back and let us know how things turned out.