If you're currently on the hunt for hard-working shaping underwear to add to your arsenal, the best shapewear thong might just be the perfect solution. Shapewear thongs are an underrated piece of lingerie that can help smooth out lumps and bumps and define your waist, all whilst showing zero VPL. Dreamy.
The best shapewear thongs at a glance
Editor's Choice: SKIMS Sculpting Mid Waist Thong, £28 on SKIMS
Best Amazon shapewear thong: SEXYWG Tummy Control Thong, £9.99 on Amazon
Best high-waist shapewear thong: Bye Bra Invisible Sculpting High Waist Thong, £35 on Bravissimo
While you might associate shapewear with high-coverage pieces of fabric, shapewear thongs are ideal for when you're wearing a bodycon or slightly sheer dress - or if you, plain and simple, hate normal underwear. They'll cinch you in no matter what you're wearing, giving you that extra bit of confidence when you need it most.
Apart from the classic shapewear bodysuits and tummy control shapewear, there is no shortage of great, affordable shapewear thongs on the market. Here are the best options starting from just £7.
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Editor's Choice
skimsskims.com
Kim Kardashian shook the word with her cult shapewear brand, and we can confirm her products are worth every penny. The SKIMS Sculpting Mid Waist Thong helps support your tummy whilst sculpting out your waist.
Best Amazon shapewear thong
amazonThis SEXYWG Tummy Control Thong is highly rated on Amazon for being seamless, comfortable and showing no knicker lines. Some customers have hailed it a fab SKIMS dupe.
Best high-waist shapewear thong
Bravissimowww.bravissimo.com
This best-selling Bye Bra Invisible Sculpting High Waist Thong from Bravissimo is the perfect solution for tummy support and sculpting your waist. Its super high-waisted style provides major shaping control.
Best budget-friendly shapewear thong
PrettyLittleThingwww.prettylittlething.com
We are obsessed with PrettyLittleThing's shapewear range. At such a brilliant price, this Nude Shapewear Power Mesh Control Thong gives your waist that silhouette look. Why not pair it together with the matching bra to give yourself an ultra-sleek silhouette?
Best comfort shapewear thong
luxury legswww.luxury-legs.com
The luxurious microfibre shapewear SPANX Undie-Tectable Thong has elastic-free edges meaning no visible panty lines. They cinch in your waist whilst giving you a comfortable feel.
Best shapewear thong pack
boohoowww.boohoo.com
Boohoo's High-Waist Control Thongs promise to give you that hourglass look under any outfit. They also come in a pack of two, which is extra handy, as well as giving you plenty of bang for your buck.
Best tummy-control shapewear thong
luxe leopardluxeleopard.co.uk
An innovation by Luxe Leopard, their Commando Classic Control Thong helps to gently compress the tummy area, making you feel more confident in any outfit you put on. This is tummy-control shapewear that you can rely on.
Is shapewear good for you?
Some people may worry that wearing tight shapewear over time may constrict the muscles and cause damage. However, unless it is a corset or boned structure, shapewear clothing should be nothing to worry about. According to Cleveland Clinic Doctor Wakin-Fleming, "Because of its stretchy nature, shapewear won’t permanently damage your organs...Unlike Victorian-era corsets, with their tight lacings and metal panels, modern-day shapewear is not going to permanently narrow your ribcage or relocate your organs."
Dr Wakim-Fleming says, however, "If the garment is tight around the hip area especially it can constrict the blood circulation to the lower legs. One should use common sense and if there is discomfort, should attempt a larger size."
Continuing, “It if makes a mark, it’s too tight. And wearing the appropriate size also means your silhouette will look smoother in your clothes."
However, one group of people who should be careful is those who suffer from acid reflux. "If you wear a body garment that is extremely tight for a long time, it could squeeze your digestive tract enough to create acid reflux, a condition in which stomach contents leak into the oesophagus. One of the first pieces of advice a doctor gives acid reflux patients is to wear looser clothing" Dr Wakim-Fleming says.
Ruby Barry is a product writer for Closer Online, specialising in fashion and beauty. The team has nicknamed her "dupe queen", as there's not a product in the world she can't find a cheaper alternative for.
Sophie Hipkiss is a Contributing Writer for Closer Online.