Shapewear Guide

It's one of the most common questions we get: does shapewear make you slimmer? The honest answer is no: shapewear does not burn fat or make you lose weight. What it does is shape and smooth your body while you're wearing it, so you look slimmer and more defined under your clothes. Here is exactly what it can and can't do, and how to wear it every day safely.

The short answer

• It does not: burn fat, reduce weight, or permanently change your shape.
• It does: flatten the tummy, define the waist, lift the butt and smooth the thighs and back for as long as you wear it.

Lasting results come from healthy eating and exercise. Shapewear helps your clothes sit better while you get there, or simply on the days you want a smoother look.

What shapewear actually does

• Smooths the tummy: high-waist pieces hold the lower belly so it looks flatter under fitted dresses and abayas.
• Defines the waist: a waist corset gives a more defined hourglass line.
• Lifts and shapes the butt: shorts and bermudas with anatomical shaping, or padded styles like the Liz Bum Bum.
• Smooths thighs and back: longer bermudas and bodysuits reduce visible bulges and lines.

Does shapewear help with loose skin?

Shapewear holds loose skin on the tummy or thighs in place, so it looks smoother under clothes while you wear it. It does not tighten the skin itself. If loose skin is your main concern, choose a high-waist piece with double fabric up to the waist, which covers the whole tummy without rolling down.

Benefits of wearing shapewear every day

• A smooth, line-free look under fitted dresses, abayas and trousers.
• Clothes fit and fall better.
• Less thigh chafing with a bermuda, especially in the heat.
• A feeling of support around the tummy and waist.
• More confidence in fitted outfits.

How to wear it every day safely

• Choose your true size. A smaller size does not slim you more; it only rolls down and presses. Use our size guide.
• Use light or medium control for daily wear, and keep firm control for events.
• Take breaks and avoid sleeping in firm shapewear.
• Take it off if you feel numbness, pain or difficulty breathing.
• After birth or surgery, ask your doctor first. See our guide to shapewear after pregnancy.

Which piece for which goal?

All our pieces are original Lupo and Liz, made in Brazil, with free delivery across Saudi Arabia on orders over 200 SAR. Browse all Brazilian shapewear.