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What is Shapewear Used For?

In the past couple of years, shapewear has made a large impact in the world. What started centuries ago as a simple one piece of slimming garment has now turned into something much more. Shapewear has hit the shelves in large quantities of colors, styles, types, patterns, and shapes. While many people are aware of shapewear, they often lack knowledge about what shapewear can be used for. This article will help to educate you on the uses of shapewear.

What is shapewear used for? (Image: Squeem)

#1 – Slimmer Appearance

The most obvious and common use for shapewear is a slimmer appearance.  Shapewear is designed in a way that helps to eliminate any unwanted bulges or lumps of fat, ideally sucking it all in. Many women have a hard time losing weight through diet and exercise, so shapewear is a way to boost their confidence. Celebrities often utilize shapewear for its slimming appearance, so they can look presentable while walking across the red carpet.

#2 – Support

While shapewear is most often used to help slim the body, it can also provide support to the bust and back area. There are many styles of undergarment that will provide support to the bust, such as the slim vest or bodysuit, which rises to just below the bra. This will help to give the chest a push up effect. These styles also provide comfortable support to the back area.

Support to the bust, waist and back area

#3 – Thermal Activity/Enhance Blood Flow

This is often a shapewear function that many people are unaware of. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects that shapewear can have on boosting thermal activity and blood flow. Many pieces of shapewear on the market now are designed in a way that increases thermal activity to the core, which helps to increase blood flow and eliminate toxins. With repetitive use, this has also shown to lead to some weight loss.

#4 – Reduce Appearance of Cellulite

Cellulite is a common occurrence that most women dread. Rather than taking a surgical approach, why not utilize shapewear? Some pieces of shapewear are solely designed to help reduce the appearance of cellulite with micro-massaging techniques. These shapewear pieces have proven to create a more toned looking skin.

Anti-Cellulite Arm Sleeves

These are just a few of the most common reasons that people utilize shapewear. It is such a fabulous garment that has recently become popular. It is easy to find many different brands, styles, patterns, and types on the shelves in today’s stores.