Shapewear Solutions Guide by Dr. Rey

By Dr. Robert Rey, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
and Bruno Schiavi, Australian lingerie designer

	Problem: Finding support in a low-cut halter neck dress or top Shapewear solution: Plunge Halter Bra What it does: Creates great push-up bra cleavage with a hidden extra-support strap. For extra coverage, wear the plunge halter bra with the High Waist Step In for smooth, complete support.
	Problem: Not-so-slim waist Shapewear solution: Waist Cincher Brief What it does: Reduces waist size and defines its shape immediately. Also helps adjust a slouching posture, creating the feeling of being taller and slimmer.
	Problem: Strapless dress made of a clingy fabric Shapewear solution: Smooth Dress What it does: Controls unwanted lumps from chest to knee, creating a great smooth shape – with or without a bra.
	Problem: “Spare tire” bulge around the waistband Shapewear solution: High-waisted shapewear, in Brief, G String, or Step In styles What it does: Covers the waist fully in either cut and finishes just under the bust. Smoothes out bulge and enhances the waist’s shape with control panels..
	Problem: Dress with a very low-plunging neckline Shapewear solution: X Treme Plunge Dress What it does: Supports like a bra at the top and creates fantastic cleavage, while the dress provides all-over body shaping and a smooth silhouette.
	Problem: Bulges under your bra wires Shapewear solution: Convertible Strap Corset What it does: Smoothes out belly fat, supports the area, and enhances waist shape. The comfortably boned bodice can be with or without straps, adjusted into multiple positions, and worn as underwear or outerwear.
	Problem: Tight-fitting pants and jeans Shapewear solution: High Waist Step In What it does: Smoothes out hips and thighs, provides tummy control, and lifts and shapes your bottom. Allows more room to breathe and creates better-fitting, better-looking pants.
	Problem: Visible panty lines Shapewear solution: High Waist Step In or the High Waist G String What it does: Makes panty lines invisible under clingy skirts or tight-fitting pants in comfortable fashion.
	Problem: Flabby bottom Shapewear solution: Sculpted Bottom Full Brief What it does: Gives additional support and lifts the rear with shaper panels – transforming flat buttocks into well-defined, shapely bottoms.
	Problem: Tight waistband on skirts Shapewear solution: Deep Plunge Body Suit or the X Treme Plunge Dress What it does: Smoothes and controls the waist with tummy-shaping panels, allowing more breathing room and preventing skirts from painfully cutting into waists.
	Problem: Getting into shapewear Shapewear solution: Treat the garment like tights or hosiery Five steps: 1. Turn over any “no-ride” hems because they’ll stick to skin while pulling the shapewear up 2. Gather the garment as it were tights – from the leg area to the waist 3. Position the bottom and waist in place and unroll the rest of the shapewear 4. Finally, position the no-ride hems 5. Stand up straight and enjoy the extra-tall feeling that comes with improved posture