When worn underneath a dress, it successfully blurs out any dimples, while also forming a clean line from our hips to our thighs, with nothing hinting at any garments underneath. It reached down to our mid-thigh level, but on petite women, this can feel a little longer. The silky-feeling fabric even feels great on the skin and doesn’t leave us ready to tear it off our bodies after a long day’s wear. And in the process of removing it, we found that the shorts roll off like butter in one swift movement. Once off, we did however notice some markings on the skin around the waist where the band was. The heyday of masterfully crafted corsets, pelisses, and gigot sleeves was put to an instrumental stop during the dress reform movement of the 1850s.

In short, a full bodysuit encompasses a top and a bottom fused together. It usually features a detachable gusset or a zipper to allow for easy on-and-off access. What We Don’t Love: You can definitely see it from underneath your clothes, so you can’t wear it with form-fitting pieces.The long bodysuit: Considered a great way to retain body heat, we highly recommend layering this one-piece under trousers and sweaters during winter. Thankfully, most garments come with a built-in fit that removes the need for further styling. Bodysuits are no exception, as they already provide that tailored shape thanks to their uniform cut. At a compression level of two, which describes how compressive the garment is, and goes up to level three (so, basically, this one has mid-range compression), the bodysuit smoothes the skin, without feeling too tight or sacrificing comfort. We wouldn’t turn to this bodysuit for exaggerated effects — it won’t take inches off your waist — but it does lightly cinch in our waist, give our chests a gentle push, and our bottoms a sweet little plump. The fabric is so kind on our skin, due to its soft touch, that it’s easy to forget it’s even on. The extremely lightweight material disappears under any clothes, even form-fitting ones, so we never have to worry about panty lines peeking through any skinny jeans or bodycon dresses. We’ve discussed this sculpting bodysuit many times in the past, even naming it the best shapewear that Skims has to offer, which, for a shapewear-heavy brand, that’s a tough feat. What We Love: The fabric feels extremely comfortable and can easily be kept on an entire day without discomfort.

What We Love: These biker shorts are very gentle and lightweight, making them a perfect summer option.One-pieces come in a variety of cuts, as trendsetters can find long-sleeved versions, those with pants, or the simple tank-top design for a more breathable option. History of Bodysuits It’s easy to forget that these biker shorts are even on once you pull them on. They come with a minimal compression level — we couldn’t decide if they were more a level one or two —making them inviting for everyday use. The fabric itself feels lightweight and breathable. And while the brand describes the pair as “non-shaping”, we were pleasantly surprised to find it kindly molds our body shape and held in our thighs and midsection with gentle support. It worked its magic discreetly, though, disappearing underneath our clothes, and it never left a mark on our body after we took it off for the day. Pulling the shapewear on and off also felt like a breeze. We snapped ourselves in with the crotch closure (which never rode up uncomfortably), and at the end of the day, it simply rolled right off once we unsnapped the bottom. For our small chests, we noticed that the straps created a bit of a lift, giving our girls a nice look without the need to turn to push-up bras.