Leg Avenue Women's Bodysuit

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Pulling the shapewear on and off also felt like a breeze. We snapped ourselves in with the crotch closure (which never rode up uncomfortably), and at the end of the day, it simply rolled right off once we unsnapped the bottom. For our small chests, we noticed that the straps created a bit of a lift, giving our girls a nice look without the need to turn to push-up bras. Ever since bodysuits became a regular in the fashion scene, it’s been a game changer for curvy women like myself. Okay, to be fair it’s been a game changer for every body type: Petite, slim, athletic, curvy–you name it. Just like the best shapewear , bodysuits hug our bodies in all the right places without ever riding up. They’re the most comfortable fashion staple to date (aside from loungewear , obviously) and you can’t convince me otherwise.

Shapewear is more snug than wearing a slip undergarment, because it serves a different purpose. Sapna Palep, CEO of lingerie brand Journelle, explains that shapewear should “hold you in, add coverage and support or smooth you out. It is not really designed to make you several sizes smaller, but it can make you appear smoother.” For this reason, shapewear should never feel too tight, cut off your circulation, or feel highly uncomfortable. We wrote out the compression level on each of the options, but even with a high compression level of three, like the Spanx Ahhh-llelujah 'Fit to You' Everyday Short, you should still be able to move around and sit down easily. The aim of shapewear is to “make you feel more confident in whatever you wear,” says Palep, not restrict you in any way. Some examples include biker shorts Princess Diana style, 90s workout guru, and the collared shirt athleisure aesthetic. If you want to achieve all three OOTDS, it’s important to find a simple, monochrome bodysuit.

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Thankfully, most garments come with a built-in fit that removes the need for further styling. Bodysuits are no exception, as they already provide that tailored shape thanks to their uniform cut. What We Love: This option smoothes out any small bumps to create a singular line from waist to legs. Design is another factor worth considering. Ultimately, you don’t want to settle for a one-piece that’s hard to style. Instead, trendsetters should invest in a bodysuit that’s traditional in silhouette and monochrome in color. The bottom is held together through three hook-and-eye closures. They make trips to the bathroom much easier, but they do require a bit of time and fidgeting to manage each time. On occasion, we found that one hook would undo itself by the time we got to the second hook, which left us attempting to hook all three at once. This left us awkwardly wiggling around in the bathroom stall before we could finally exit. What We Love: The fabric feels extremely comfortable and can easily be kept on an entire day without discomfort.

Disposable fashion is so last season. Bodysuits, like any other wardrobe staple, should be viewed with some sort of respect. Their level of versatility is often valued, especially when you consider the number of impractical garments on the market. So, we’ve covered the basics of how to wear a bodysuit. Ideally paired with trousers, skirts, and shorts, there are multiple outfit options to consider. Is it fair to say that this bodysuit ranks high in sex appeal? Featuring a criss-cross design with a peak-a-boo cut-out on the chest, this daring one-piece is strictly reserved for special occasions. The unbuttoned method: We’re fully aware of the uncomfortable nature of wedgies and camel toe. If you’re adamant about not buttoning your bodysuit, be prepared to wear a belt to prevent the gusset from riding up.

This option comes with side and front panels for a more cinched-in look, but other than that, the compression level remains between a comfortable one and two. It provides some smoothing and a light hold but without any of the constricting feelings. We particularly love how thin the material is on the shorts as they never cause any chafing or the feeling of being sausaged. The only thing to note here is that it requires you to have a strapless bra, otherwise the straps on the bodysuit with bra straps and whatever shirt you are wearing become a little too much and can be seen from underneath your clothes. The brand offers one of the widest size ranges going up to 4XL, as well as a petite and regular fit, which rivals Skims. We appreciate that it has multiple adjustable elements, too, to almost give you a customized fit: the shoulder straps and gusset can both be fixed to fit you how you’d like. Instead of buttons, the gusset actually has clasps similar to a bra band, making it significantly more secure, too. The bulk that came with everyday dress didn’t relate to the modernization of English society at the time, as women demanded more practical clothes.

For those struggling to create a cohesive outfit, the best way to minimize wardrobe frustration is to consider the options available. Below, this ‘how to wear a bodysuit’ guide will provide a condensed list of cuts to choose from. The matching skirt provides that fit-and-flare shape, which is great if you want to achieve an hourglass figure. This ‘how to wear a bodysuit’ guide highly recommends topping the look off with a pair of chunky sandals.As a corset, this option functions more as a waist-trainer than shapewear, but it effectively cinches your body into an hourglass figure. Getting through the many tiny clasps at the front is a bit of a hassle, but once accomplished, we found the corset to sit snug along our stomachs and work exceptionally well in highlighting our waist and hips. We found that even our girls get a gentle push-up effect when combined with a bra. At a compression level of one, these high-waisted shorts are an excellent choice for smoothing, rather than tightening, and evening out the body to create one sleek line from waist to legs. Made of lightweight and breathable materials, like nylon and spandex, we felt comfortable keeping them on for an entire day without ever feeling restricted (or overheated, for that matter). They slide on like any other shorts, then remain in place throughout the whole day. The anti-slip silicone strip around the waist also helps the material stay put, but we noticed that it never rubbed or tugged at our skin. It did, however, leave a few creases on the waist after removal.