Shapewear still shapes. But now, it’s about sculpting confidence, comfort, and support—not fitting into a mold
Centuries ago, corsets were in—cinching waists, clothing vedettes, and sculpting the female form into a work of art. Today, we’ve traded in stiff boning for stretchy fabrics and smart tech, but the goal stays the same: to shape and support. As women of all shapes and sizes turn to modern sculptors, the question arises: why, in a body-positive world, are women still squeezing into shapewear? What keeps us coming back?
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Compression Over Confinement
For years, shapewear was marketed to smooth over bulges and shrink away inches. And though it rings true—and quite excellently at that—shapewear today is far from the age-old idea of a rigid, breath-stealing corset. It’s no longer about hiding, but holding it all together.
Modern shapewear has redefined the idea of control. Less about squeezing the life out of its wearer to fit an ideal, it focuses on strategic compression—targeted support that lifts, shapes, and smoothens where you need it most.
The sculpting bodysuits from brands like Skims, SOLÁ, Spanx, and more are proof of this evolution. These offerings are well-loved and received by many for bringing strong and focused support to your core and waist while still allowing you to move and breathe freely. It’s these products that do the job well without making you feel trapped in your own clothes. At the end of the day, it’s support, not a straightjacket.
Enhancement Over Alteration
Part of the no-hiding agenda is the enhancement. It’s no secret that shapewear does snatch the figure, but doesn’t demand its wearer maintain that shape once the suit comes off. It instead offers a temporary yet ultra-empowering boost with absolutely no pressure to alter your natural body permanently.
What’s refreshing is that today’s beauty and body care products, like ōra by SOLÁ, a line of firming body lotions, follow suit. They don’t promise to dramatically change your physique, but enhance what’s already there, albeit in a way that feels natural and organic. This certainly brings a fresh perspective of shapewear that doesn’t warrant judgment when worn in a time of body positivity. Yes, they enhance, lift, and smoothen, but they don’t hold you to a size or shape that isn’t yours once the garment and lotion residue come off.
The Unsung Hero
It’s not often such garments become a necessity, yet here we have shapewear making the cut.
This holds for women recovering from caesarian surgeries—those who ache for that much-needed support and comfort during the healing process. Shapewear is a subtle hug for the abdomen, helping the body heal and making women feel strong again.
It’s also the unsung hero of standing tall. Good posture is a coveted asset, and shapewear today has become a little nudge to encourage better alignment for those who need it. No more hunching over your laptop and slouching when seated—it acts like your quiet posture coach, keeping everything aligned and in order.
There truly is this level of practicality to such pieces. Whether it’s easing post-surgery recovery, giving better posture, or just helping you feel supported, it’s a practical choice for looking and feeling your best self.
Finding Power in the Fit
When you feel supported, confidence follows. There’s this natural conditioning to be hyper-aware, almost, of what society deems a must-hide: the bulges, curves, and “imperfections,” a relic from the days when shapewear’s sole mission was to achieve an “hourglass” figure. A different story is told today.
Case in point: shapewear, once confined to the realms of undergarments, has made its way to the outer. Women and men alike (see SOLÁ’s men’s collection) now wear sculpting bodysuits to bars, brunches, and even the office. Brands have caught on, crafting pieces that make confidence something you can see—and wear—loud and proud.
When you slip into something with no other intention than to shape up to feel more confident, suddenly, you’re standing taller and walking with more purpose, and it’s all because of a perfectly fitting garment. It’s precisely why—after ages—shapewear is still around, albeit with a reinvented, more body-positive, and inclusive reason in mind.
Featured Image and Photos: MEGA ARCHIVES, SKIMS (via website), and SOLÁ (via Instagram)
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