Best Shapewear: Sculpt Your Figure with Spanx, Barely There, Flexees

Shapewear is one of the best undergarment fashion inventions of the 21 century. It hides figure imperfections to create a visually perfect figure. Here are the best of the best shapewear picks carefully selected based on raves and awards. They are grouped by body area: tummy, thighs, butt, chest, and legs.

From steal to splurge you will find something that will fit your budget in each category.

1. Tummy Tucker – a tummy tucker does just that, it tucks the tummy in and creates a smooth midriff to be envied by the most ferocious gym goers. If an event is near that requires the look of superb abs, grab one of these inventions to create a visually perfect & tight belly. These options offer great shapewear control.

Flexees 6818 Waist Nipper Brief $28.80 (original $36)

SPANX Slim Cognito Shaping Bodysuit Shapewear
As Seen On Oprah. $52.00

2. Butt Shaper & Thighs Slimmer - when in need to perfect the lower body parts, turn to these undergarment wizards to create a perfectly smooth and shapely buttocks and sculpted tights.

Barely There Invisible Look Hi-Waist Smoother Shapewear
$16.50 (original $22)

SPANX Higher Power ® High-Waisted Power Panties Shapewear
Winner of the 2009 Undie Award for Favorite Overall Shapewear. $36

SPANX Hide & Sleek Mid-Thigh Smoother Shapewear
As Seen On Oprah. $52.00

4. Top Slimmer & Breast Lifter – for a dual action of tummy fix and breast “pick-me-up” these tanks will do wonders to the upper body. Another perk: they look awesome when worn as a lower layer under the gym tank.

Flexees 3266 Fat Free Dressing Tank Top
$28.80 (original $36)

TC Fine Intimates Seamless Firm Control Camisole Shapewear $43.00

Wacoal Try A Little Slenderness Control Camisole Shapewear$68.00

5. All Over Body Shaper - for those special occasions when the outfit requires global body improvement, turn to the shapewear bodysuits and rock that outfit in style.

Barely There Invisible Look Hi-Waist Smoother Shapewear

$16.50 (original $22)