Shape~ology - Your Guide To Shapewear Terms
A shapewear novice?
The Maidenform®'s The Bod Squad Fit Experts can get you started. Shape-ology
will guide you through control wear silouettes and terms to help you find
Flexees® and Control It!® shapewear that's right for you.

Body BrieferA body briefer, body shaper or all-in-one is a one piece garment
that shapes you from your bust to hips or thighs.


Control Brief
This shaping panty targets the tummy to flatten and firm. It's available in full
coverage, hi-leg and boy short silhouettes.


Control Cami
Control camis look like a typical camisole, but have control properties
to shape you from your back to your upper hip. Some camis have built-in bras or multi-way
straps; others can work as layering pieces or even ready-to-wear tops.


Control Slip

This body shaper looks like a traditional slip, but the fabric has control
properties that slim from bra to hips.


Control Thong

This thong has a wide shaping band that flattens your tummy while
the thong back eliminates panty lines.


Everyday or Light Control
Everyday control shapewear smoothes bumps and bulges
from your bra back to panty lines and is lightweight enough to wear everyday.


Firm and Ultra Firm Control
These maximum control garments can take inches off to give you a slimmer appearance.

Girdle
This traditional shapewear term has been replaced with the more contemporary
Control Brief, Thigh Slimmer or Waist Nipper.


Hi-Waist Control Brief
This high rise shaping panty extends to your bra band to smooth
and control your waist and tummy.


Hi-Waist Thigh Slimmer
This high rise shapewear bottom extends from just under
your bra band to mid-thigh or knee to control your back, waist, tummy, hip and thigh.

Moderate ControlModerate control shapewear firms and shapes to give you a leaner,
more toned appearance.


Pant Liner
Pant liner or control legging shapes from waist to ankle.
Thigh SlimmerThis control panty extends to mid-thigh or to the knee to firm
and shape your waist, tummy, hip and thigh.


Waist Nipper
Waist Nippers, cinchers or corsets target the waist and upper
tummy to give you an hourglass figure.


Wear Your Own Bra (W.Y.O.B.)
These body briefers, slips and camis are cut to fall
below the bust so you can wear your own bra for the most personalized fit.

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