The Best Shapewear (2025): Bodysuits, Briefs, and More

Similarly to the other Knix shapewear I tried, I had to fight like hell to get into these shorts. I was praying to my ancestors that I wouldn’t get stuck in them. But once I finagled them up my body the first time, they stretched out a bit, and they also lost a bit of compression after washing them which made them feel less constricting (but still structured). The shorts do a great job at compressing my tummy, back, and thighs, and they’re high-waisted which nips in my waist without creating a bulge at the top. The ”3D Fabric technology” is really just flocked strips on the rear end. The strips frame the top and bottom of your butt, which help to lift it up and and push it out a tad. Basically, they make your butt look good. The waistband has an extra strip of elastic that helps prevent it from rolling down. These didn’t roll down on me, but that tight waistband might create a love handle effect depending on how long your torso is and how tight your bra is. They do have a side seam, b ... Read full article.