Shorts, briefs, cinchers, and camis we actually put on a body — hold, heat, and whether the name is worth it
Shapewear
Leonisa's high-waisted tummy-control panty is $15 with 1,271 Amazon reviews. We looked at the brief cut, the firm panel, and whether the name is worth the jump from Maidenform.
Shapewear
Leonisa's seamless butt-lifting shaper shorts are $39 with 1,116 Amazon reviews. We looked at the mid-thigh cut, the lift language, and whether $39 is a SPANX conversation.
Shapewear
SPANX OnCore mid-thigh is $31 with 609 Amazon reviews and a Level 4 compression claim. We looked at the inseam, the firmness ladder, and whether Power was enough.
Shapewear
SHAPERMINT's seamless tummy-control thong bodysuit is $27 with 455 Amazon reviews. We looked at the snap, the thong, and whether a bodysuit is a different job from the shorts.
Shapewear
Hioffer's high-waist thong shapewear is $13 with 20,000 Amazon reviews. We looked at the nude V, the thong back, and whether a panty can do a short's job.
Shapewear
HAVVIS high-waist tummy-control cotton panties are $24 with 19,000 Amazon reviews. We looked at the wide waist, the cotton blend, and whether breathable can still mean firm.
Shapewear
ROBERT MATTHEW high-waist tummy-control shorts are $17 with 17,800 Amazon reviews. We looked at the black waist, the inseam, and whether they are SHAPERMINT with a different label.
Shapewear
Maidenform tummy-control shapewear panties are $11 with 10,000 Amazon reviews. We looked at the nude brief, the waist, and whether HanesBrands still beats Amazon generics.
Shapewear
MIRACLESUIT's high-waist long-leg thigh slimmer is $39 with 426 Amazon reviews. We looked at the inseam, the firm panel, and whether it is worth the jump from Amazon shorts.
Shapewear
Yummie's seamless convertible shapewear camisole is $33 with 648 Amazon reviews. We looked at the scoop, the hem, and whether it is shapewear or just a smoothing tank.
Shapewear
Late-summer shapewear is a heat problem. The choice is mid-thigh shorts, briefs, or a cami. Buy the shortest layer that works: the inseam, not the slogan.
Shapewear
Underworks' nylon ankle-length pant slip is $16 with 840 Amazon reviews. We looked at the nude pettipants, the triple lace cuff, and whether an ankle lining is a different job from the 4-inch bloomers.