The Sexiest, Most Flattering Shapewear

From a perfect evening dress to vintage-inspired lingerie, we've found 24 options that are ultra-stylish and wildly flattering.

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Lytess Corrective Belt brief, $60, classicshapewear.com.

What it does: An extra-stretchy band of fabric hugs your midsection, smoothing your stomach and back.

Why we love it: The extra-high waist eliminates possible below-bra-but-above-stomach bulges.

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Slim by Cynthia Rowley bra, $160, and bikini, $130, cynthiarowley.com

What it does: A combination of polyamide and elastane provides major shaping power, tightening the entire midsection.

Why we love it: Vintage lingerie influences meet a surfer-cool color palette, creating the most stylish shapewear we've ever come across.

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Victoria's Secret Miraculous push-up bra, $49.50, victoriassecret.com

What it does: It provides major lift: The company says it's an increase of up to two sizes!

Why we love it: Smooth cups eliminate unsightly lines and keep the effect (relatively) natural. Adjustable straps make it really versatile.

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Slim Wear “Sensational” cowlneck dress, $34.99, shop.avon.com

What it does: Built-in power mesh slims the stomach and thighs for an insanely sleek silhouette.

Why we love it: A flattering cut in such a fun burst of orange, plus a flirty, swingy skirt make this ideal for a night out.

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Slim Wear “Sensational” cowlneck dress, $34.99, shop.avon.com

What it does: Built-in power mesh slims the stomach and thighs for an insanely sleek silhouette.

Why we love it: A flattering cut in such a fun burst of orange, plus a flirty, swingy skirt make this ideal for a night out.

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Donna Karan Hosiery: The Body Perfect Collection boy-short matte sheer pantyhose, $24, barenecessities.com

What it does: Top control smooths the stomach, rear, and thighs.

Why we love it: Sheer black is ultra-seductive. We'd pair with a slightly more conservative dress for an unexpected twist.

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Yummie Tummie bodysuit, $86, net-a-porter.com

What it does: Slims the entire torso and includes bust support.

Why we love it: Detachable straps make this perfect under a strapless dress. The nude hue is invisible even under white!

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DKNY control top opaque tights, $14.50, nordstrom.com

What it does: A nylon and spandex blend eliminates bulges in the thighs, stomach, and bottom.

Why we love it: The punchiest, cutest selection of colors we've ever come across in control-top stockings.

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DKNY control top opaque tights, $14.50, nordstrom.com

What it does: A nylon and spandex blend eliminates bulges in the thighs, stomach, and bottom.

Why we love it: The punchiest, cutest selection of colors we've ever come across in control-top stockings.

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Miraclebody Jeans by Miraclesuit skinny mid-rise jeans, $110, bloomingdales.com

What it does: With Miratex fiber and far more spandex than average jeans, these lift the rear and slim the stomach.

Why we love it: One of the most flattering pairs of skinny jeans out there and in a wear-with-anything indigo—we could live in these.

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Spanx open weave Tight-End Tights, $31.50, spanx.com

What it does: Control top shapes the stomach, hips, thighs, and bottom.

Why we love it: An open weave pattern makes them a lot more fun than a traditional pair of tights. Cue Maggie Gyllenhaal in Secretary.

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Jantzen “Vamp” one-piece, $73.50, macys.com

What it does: Ruching provides stomach control for an incredibly slimming effect.

Why we love it: With an almost '40s-pinup feel, this suit is feminine and quite seductive.

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Style & Co. tummy control jeans, $24.99, macys.com

What it does: The mid-rise waist controls the stomach and a 29-inch inseam is ideal for a petite frame.

Why we love it: An ankle-grazing hem makes them work with flats and heels. The pristine unadorned white denim is a summer must-have.

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Sassybax bottom lifting control top leggings, $68, bareneccessities.com

What it does: Built-in bottom support provides just the right amount of lift.

Why we love it: These seem to accomplish the impossible: complement the lower half of your torso while still being formfitting.

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Shape FX Shape and Control surplice-neck jumpsuit, $49, shapefx.com

What it does: Added support exactly where it's needed in a one-piece: from the waist through the thighs.

Why we love it: Jumpsuits may be trendy but not extremely wearable. This one gets it just right with a sleek silhouette and elegant V-neck.

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N-Fini arm shaper, $69.95, classicshapewear.com

What it does: Firms upper arms while shaping the entire torso, including the stomach.

Why we love it: A seamless design keeps this top hidden under a dress or blouse, and arm shapewear, often overlooked, addresses one of the most problematic areas for many women.

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Yummie Tummie chiffon tier top, $96, yummietummie.com

What it does: Hidden inside panels chisel a waist and slim the entire top half of the body.

Why we love it: Flirty ruffled layers have a cool arty-feminine feel, and we like the perfectly hourglass shape.

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Magicsuit “Natalie” one-piece, $154, bloomingdales.com

What it does: An expert blend of nylon and spandex provides sensational control.

Why we love it: The wide straps create such a flattering neckline. Combined with the abstract animal print, the result is just so chic.

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Shape Benefits ruched dress, $69.99, chadwicks.com

What it does: The power-mesh slip creates incredibly smooth lines around the hips, thighs, stomach, and waist.

Why we love it: The draped back is so elegant and a cobalt blue hue is gorgeous at a summer evening party.

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Shape FX bust-enhancing floral-print swimsuit, $34, newport-news.com

What it does: Molded cups and underwire lift and support the bust creating the illusion of more volume.

Why we love it: The bodice-like design has a cool, retro feel. We'd wear this with a pair of denim cutoffs off the beach, too.

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Wolford shaping underskirt, $98, net-a-porter.com

What it does: Smooths the entire hip, thigh, and stomach area in a seamless slip.

Why we love it: The downright sexy and simple design—just as alluring on its own as it is layered under a dress.

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Victoria's Secret Halter Bra Top maxi dress, $89, victoriassecret.com

What it does: With three different levels of support, this dress can be customized based on your bust size and requires no bra underneath.

Why we love it: The dilemma of what to wear under a halter top is solved: With this dress, you don't need anything else.

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Shape FX Secret Sculptor cami, $29, shapefx.com

What it does: Super-slimming fabrics control the entire torso, and discreet underwire supports the bust.

Why we love it: Sweet lace detail at the neckline makes this camisole pretty enough to peek out under a button-down.

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La Blanca bandeau cup swimsuit, $81.75, macys.com

What it does: Creates volume at the bust with a strategic twist detail, and allover ruching streamlines the torso.

Why we love it: A supportive bandeau suit has eluded us forever. This one actually does the trick while slimming the stomach—amazing.

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RM by Roland Mouret Powermesh underpinning, $475, neimanmarcus.com

What it does: Smoothing Powermesh is one of the most effective materials out there.

Why we love it: We could easily imagine wearing this slip under every dress we own. It's that versatile.

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EasyTone Reeinspire sneaker, $99.98, reebok.com

What it does: DMX technology emulates the friction of walking through sand so you get an even better workout every time you go for a walk.

Why we love it: Without the famously awkward and clunky soles of most toning shoes, these look just like regular cross-trainers.

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