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"Every woman, regardless of size, can benefit from shapewear. The purpose of shapewear is to tone and slim the body, giving a more streamlined appearance. Unlike slimming mechanisms of the past, such as corsets and girdles, today they are relatively comfortable and generally made of a combination of nylon and spandex. The reason being that both are high in elasticity, meaning the garment will revert back to its original state instead of becoming loose overtime. In addition, the two are easy to wash and dry quickly. When it comes to choosing what to buy, focus on the area you would most like to target. This will help what style of the many options to pick; shapewear is available in tanks, bras, briefs, leggings, slips (half and full), as well as pieces that cover everything from upper back down through thighs. A tank or camisole helps shape the back, tummy, and upper hips. There is even some evidence that the straps help to bring back the shoulders, improving posture in the process. That alone can help give the impression of a slimmer torso.    A main advantage of a minimizing bra is that it will hide unwanted back bulge while providing necessary shape and support.      A slip or half-slip is meant to help dresses and skirts glide over hips and stomach for a smooth look.    Often women will complain that when wearing underwear with shapewear properties it will give a bit of a muffin-top. Going for a piece with a high waist can eliminate the issue by covering both hips and tummy.    Post by Andrea Paar "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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