shapewear
noun
shape·wear
ˈshāp-ˌwer 
: tight-fitting undergarments designed to shape and smooth the body
… shapewear may be just the thing to wear under a clingy evening dress.—
Sylvia Rubin
Sylvia RubinShapewear … isn't about shrinking your waist to the size of your wrist, or getting your booty back to its prepubescent years; it's about making your clothes look and fit better.—Cloe Cabrera
Cloe CabreraIn growing numbers, men are easing into a variety of shapewear, including elasticized tank tops …—Jean Patteson
Jean PattesonExamples of shapewear in a Sentence
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The brand has so many flattering, versatile staples worth shopping, from shapewear and loungewear, to office looks and date-night dresses.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Enter Carmen Liu, a lingerie designer who specializes in tucking underwear; and fajas, a shapewear garment fashioned after a corset that transgender women use these to mold their figures while undergoing transition.
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Nicky Josephine,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
This must-have top may seem like your average tank, but it’s made from an ultra-stretchy material that acts like shapewear.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Known for loungewear, undergarments, shapewear and swimwear, the company revealed a collaboration with TikTok sensation Funboy ahead of the summer season, which includes pool floaties and accessories.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Skin-baring outfits present another summer-specific shapewear issue.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Finding the best shapewear for a wedding-guest dress often comes down to the outfit itself.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
Shirilla specifically mentioned the Keeping Up With the Kardashian alum's shapewear brand.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Shapermint is one of the brands leaning into that shift, with comfort-first wireless bras and shapewear that offer a flattering look and lightweight support that allows the body to breathe even in warm temperatures.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Enter Carmen Liu, a lingerie designer who specializes in tucking underwear; and fajas, a shapewear garment fashioned after a corset that transgender women use these to mold their figures while undergoing transition.
—
Nicky Josephine,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
This must-have top may seem like your average tank, but it’s made from an ultra-stretchy material that acts like shapewear.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Known for loungewear, undergarments, shapewear and swimwear, the company revealed a collaboration with TikTok sensation Funboy ahead of the summer season, which includes pool floaties and accessories.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Skin-baring outfits present another summer-specific shapewear issue.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Finding the best shapewear for a wedding-guest dress often comes down to the outfit itself.
—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
Shirilla specifically mentioned the Keeping Up With the Kardashian alum's shapewear brand.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Shapermint is one of the brands leaning into that shift, with comfort-first wireless bras and shapewear that offer a flattering look and lightweight support that allows the body to breathe even in warm temperatures.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Shapewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shapewear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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