Shapewear as lingerie: Too good to be true?

Starting in the sixteenth century, many women in the Western world were bound by corsets, girdles and other confining shapewear. Compared to past centuries, modern shapewear is positively freeing. But modern shapewear is still pretty uncomfortable. Wearing a restrictive body suit with digging elastic edges is painful and unsexy. The new generation of shapewear is attempting to provide slimming support in a garment that is as attractive and comfortable as lingerie. From camisoles to control panties, there are plenty of new, comfort-minded shapewear options:

--By Emilie Le Beau | McClatchy-Tribune
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Layering shapewear provides customizable support based on apparel or occasion. The new Skinny Britches collection from Spanx includes two layers of support. The Hipster is a full-brief panty with a non-binding waistband and laser cut edges to prevent panty lines. The hipster provides stomach and bottom support and can be layered under the Short, a knee length shaper that shapes thighs and provides additional stomach, hip and bottom support. Both items are available in eleven colors. Hipster is $32, Short is $42, available at Spanx.com.

PROBLEM AREA: Varies. SOLUTION: Layered shapewear.

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Layering shapewear provides customizable support based on apparel or occasion. The new Skinny Britches collection from Spanx includes two layers of support. The Hipster is a full-brief panty with a non-binding waistband and laser cut edges to prevent panty lines. The hipster provides stomach and bottom support and can be layered under the Short, a knee length shaper that shapes thighs and provides additional stomach, hip and bottom support. Both items are available in eleven colors. Hipster is $32, Short is $42, available at Spanx.com.