Like many of us here, I’ve been on the search for shapewear underneath my dress! I’ve wanted something to cinch me in and smooth me out. I’ve tried on three pieces of shapewear and wanted to share my opinions! Hopefully this can be helpful to someone else as well.
Three types: Corset/Waist cincher, high brief/short, honeylove superpower brief
I took measurements around my natural waist and around my belly button before and during to compare.
Corset/waist cincher by maidenform (I think?) about $30- I loved the shape this gave me, but the torso was too long and it seriously wrinkled in the back. This took 2 inches off my belly, but none on my waist.
Brief/high Short about $30- this was TOUGH to get on lol. The elastic at top kept rolling and creating bulges. It did take half an inch off my waist and 1.5 inches off my belly.
Honeylove superpower short $69-WINNER! There’s a little boning in the side to hold it up- but it doesn’t feel like there is. Clearly you’re still wearing shapewear, but this was certainly the most comfortable. While looking in the mirror, it didn’t seem to “cinch” me like I had thought it would, but that’s where the measurements come in. This took half an inch off my waist and 1.5 inches off my stomach. It did not roll down. I put it on with my gown and it was very comfortable. It also has a pee hole in the crotch.
Overall- I’m super glad I splurged. The quality is certainly higher than something you would get at target or kohl’s.
Here are some pictures of the honey love! For reference I am 5’1 and wear a 12-14. My dress is a 14W.
I will post a coupon in the comments if you want to try it. I used someone else’s 20 off when I got mine so it was $69 instead of $89.