How modern shapewear thrives in burgeoning culture of inclusivity, self-love and body confidence
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In case you missed it, shapewear has become a huge category in fashion lately. Far from the granny girdles of old, the sculpting gear of today — items include bodysuits, tanks and sculpting shorts — is sexy in its own right, way more comfortable than those worn by our mums and, most importantly, represent the values of inclusivity and body confidence. Which is ironic, considering that the point of shapewear is to mask lumps and bumps and present a smooth, refined silhouette.
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Breakbulk Magazine Issue 6 2023 by Breakbulk Events & Media - Issuu
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DESCRIPTION, This mid-thigh bodysuit shaper is made with our trademark DuraFit® fabric for firm compression to sculpt the whole torso and thighs.
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LEONISA Undetectable step-in mid-thigh body shaper
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Professional Beauty Summer 2024 by The Intermedia Group - Issuu
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emerging designers Archives - University of Fashion Blog
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