First things first: There’s nothing wrong with not wearing shapewear, which has a reputation for being uncomfortable — the phrase “sausage casing” came up often in interviews for this guide.

If you’re looking to level up your work wear or next formal outfit, shapewear can be your secret sidekick — especially when wearing skin-tight dresses. For so long, though, many wouldn’t ...

For years, the company helped generations of women create a smooth, sculpted look with shapewear made from high-tech fabrics. And Blakely became the youngest female self-made billionaire.