What should I look for when buying men’s shapewear?

As we’ve highlighted in previous blogs there is a growing market across the world for men’s shapewear. These undergarments aren’t just for women to wear with their everyday clothing, men are often wearing shapewear to improve and enhance their figures too.

With the right piece of shapewear you can quickly fix those unwanted love handles or smooth out an unflattering stomach.

• But where do you get started if you’ve never seen or purchased shapewear before?
• How do you make sure you end up with the desired results? 

In this short blog we’ll talk about the 4 main pieces of shapewear and what to look for to achieve your desired results.

The 4 main types of shapewear for men

When shopping online you’ll find that most shapewear companies provide these four men’s compression products.

Shapewear Singlets (sculpting singlets)

These shapewear singlets and tank tops help to enhance your muscle definition through providing high levels of compression across the torso, ultimately smoothing out fat and soft tissue to provide more definition.

Shapewear singlets can also help to improve posture with proper lower back support. The shape clothing sculpting singlets can also help flatten man boobs and love handles. The results of shapewear singlets can be enhanced when used in combination with a pair of shaping shorts. 

Wearing these items under workout wear also provides moderate compression and raises body temperature to boost sweat in target areas like abs, chest, and lower back. 

When purchasing a shapewear singlet review the compression scale to determine the level of compression the top will provide. The higher the compression the better the results will be when it comes to reducing unwanted features such as love handles and a beer gut. Also make sure to review the size guide though, if you purchase an item which is too small you will most likely end up not fitting into the shapewear or the stitching could rip over time due to too much stress on the material.

Compression T-shirts

Simialr to shapewear singlets these t-shirts help to enhance your muscle definition through providing high levels of compression which smooth out fat and soft tissue. However, you’ll be able to target the upper torso more effectively with a shapewear t-shirt.

Shapewear t-shirts like singlets can also help to improve posture with proper lower back support. The shape clothing sculpting top can also help flatten man boobs, love handles and in addition they can also help to smooth out unwanted fat and excess skin around the arm. Wearing these items under workout gear also provides moderate compression and raises body temperature to boost sweat in target areas like abs, chest, and lower back.

When purchasing a shapewear shirt, it’s always best to review the compression scale to determine the level of compression the top will provide. As mentioned, higher compression delivers better results. But also make sure to review the size guide, if you purchase an item which is too small you will most likely end up not fitting into the shapewear.

Shapewear Shorts

Men’s shapewear shorts which are high waisted are one of the more effective men’s shapewear items available. These items allow for enhanced muscle definition which is achieved through high compression around the stomach and waistline.

The shape clothing shaping shorts provide high compression around the upper thigh, waist, and stomach instantly improving appearance and giving you more confidence. High quality shapewear shorts are normally made of highly compressive layers which can improve blood flow to your muscles and help build your physique during workouts and facilitate post-workout and sports recovery. The results of the shaping shorts can be enhanced when used in conjunction with a shapewear singlet.

It's also important to remember a good piece of shapewear will have compressive layers that also consist of breathable quick-drying fabrics which makes these shorts ideal for wearing under activewear, casual clothes or business attire. Like the shapewear singlets it’s always best to review the compression scale to determine the level of compression the shorts will provide. Also make sure to review the size guide for the best fit.

Men’s Girdles & Waist Trainers

To achieve the optimal results when it comes to your physique there is no comparison to a waist trainer top, or men’s girdle. These shapewear items allow you to scale up and down on the compression and deliver instant results.

The shape clothing sculpting top with waist trainer will transform your physical appearance instantly, the undergarment targets the back, stomach, waistline and chest. The top also has a cross strap design which improves posture and makes you stand taller while also flattening the stomach and accentuating your chest. There are several different settings on the waist trainer to help achieve the desired compression. 

The sculpting top is made of highly compressive nylon and spandex material which is also breathable and quick drying. As always review the size chart before ordering to ensure you get the best fit.