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It has happened to all of us: You find the ideal dress for a certain occasion, but you’re at a loss for what shapewear to wear underneath. That problem is non-existent when you buy a dress that already has shapewear built into it.
The upside is that you don’t have to worry about the shapewear you already have working with the dress. After all, a high slit can nix your undergarments in an instant! Since the shapewear was specifically designed to work with these dresses, your body will be slimmed out and your curves will become your favorite accessory for the day or night.
17 Curve-Slimming Dresses with Built-in Shapewear
1. Our Favorite: This long-sleeved maxi dress lifts the bust and butt while smoothing the entire body for an impressive eight-in-one design.
2. Mindful Midi: No one will suspect that this short-sleeved midi dress has a double layer of waist control so you’ll feel confident showing off your not-so-favorite area.
3. Wedding-Ready: You’ll be ready to attend a formal event in this boat-neck dress that features four-way technology and 48% spandex so the dress moves with you.
4. Versatile Contender: Wear this classic tank silhouette on its own for date night or with a blazer over it for the office, and you’ll get your money’s worth of this Spanx dress in no time.
5. Glitter Girl: If this sparkly evening dress didn’t have shapewear already built in, it might be difficult to find separates to work with it, so we’re thankful it’s ready to wear!
6. Flattering Fit: With ruching at the stomach, this butt-lifting midi dress is all about making women look and feel good — along with the help of the all-over shapewear.
7. Lovely Lace: Your date will be saying “va va voom” when they see you in this lace cocktail dress that has an open gusset, meaning no underwear is required.
8. Exercise-Approved: In the spirit of dresses for every occasion, this Spanx exercise dress will take you from the gym to lunch, and the core, hip and thigh compression will be much appreciated.
9. Wow-Worthy Mini: Just because you wear a Shaperin mini dress doesn’t mean you still don’t want shapewear support, and this option lifts the bust and smooths the stomach.
10. Fancy Frock: If you have a formal wedding on the calendar, snag this Popilush sleeveless dress that offers all-over shaping and two different ways to wear it.
11. Elevated Basic: You can dress this maxi tank dress up or down, but either way, the lacy neckline adds a feminine touch and the built-in bra, shapewear and underwear will do their jobs.
12. Please and Spanx: You’ll live in this Spanx athletic dress whether you’re working out or running errands, and no one will know that there are shorts underneath.
13. Any Occasion Wear: Even if you were never into bodycon dresses, this sleeveless midi number will change your mind, as it was smartly designed to shape the body without making you feel suffocated.
14. Overall Ruching: The smart bust to hem ruching ensures this form-fitting dress has an even more flattering appearance, and you have the option of nixing the built-in removable padding for ultimate comfort.
15. Flared Number: Not all dresses with built-in shapewear are tight fitting, but this mini flared dress still provides that overall smoothing that
16. Chic Sheath: With Spanx’s signature bonded technology, your body will be hugged in all the right places when you’re rocking the SPANXshape Ponte Sheath Minidress.
17. Sexy Style: Available in sizes XS to 3XL, this spaghetti-strap maxi dress has a high slit and twist-tie front on the bust for a sexy look.
