When Sara Blakely snipped the feet off of her stomach-controlling tights, she sparked a revolution that would make her the first self-made woman billionaire. Keen to fit into a pair of white trousers ...

Body-shaping undergarments have come a long way from the restrictive corsets of the 16th century and the girdles that gained popularity in the 1930s. The shapewear category is now just as much about ...

Shapewear can certainly make our bodies fit a certain ideal, but it can’t do all the heavy lifting. Our critic offers tips for managing your expectations. By Vanessa Friedman See more of our coverage ...

But I like to think of it as a secret weapon (and a bit of a confidence booster) for smoothing out my curves, giving me some ...