Boolavard Push-up Magic Bra Shaper Shapewear Vest Bust up Breast Support

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In Part 1 of this 2-part blog, I chose three dresses that are trending as the current styles for this year's wedding season and showed you the best shapewear to be worn underneath. Since I covered fashion for engagement parties, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners last time, this week I'll cover styles for the big day. For women who don’t want an enhanced bust line, a push up bra can still be of benefit. By lifting your boobs, the bra can have a huge impact on the rest of your figure. If you have an apple or pear body shape, the lift a push-up bra gives can make your waist feel smaller, therefore, enhancing your curves. If you opt for one with light padding, you’ll get the shape and well-rounded styling without your bust line appearing bigger than normal.

What We Love: The fabric feels extremely comfortable and can easily be kept on an entire day without discomfort.The soft fabric has a four-way stretch, meaning this bra moves with you (instead of against you like some underwire bras do). And seamless edges help this bra hide underneath even thin T-shirts with ease. Adjustable straps and a band with a hook-and-eye closure make this bra just as functional as the wired options on our list. Not sure which size to get? Try Victoria’s Secret’s bra size calculator, which will help you find where you fall between 32B and 44G.

Traditional push-up bras will add one cup size, Newman says. If you’re looking for even more lift, super push-up bras are engineered to create the most cleavage and can add two cup sizes, she adds. What We Don’t Love: You can definitely see it from underneath your clothes, so you can’t wear it with form-fitting pieces.

A waist shaper is like a modern-day version of a corset. They pull your waist in to create a gorgeous hourglass figure without uncomfortable boning. A girdle is similar but focuses on the whole tummy area. In the past, shaping camisoles were rather plain, but now you can find styles with charming details and patterns which are stylish enough to wear on their own. While the most popular of push up bras are catered towards more specific and special occasions, don’t discount push-up for the every-day option. Lighter padded push-ups can give your bust a nice shape under t-shirts and more general outfits, without appearing too obvious or extreme. Made to give you a smooth line from the waist down while concealing imperfections, shaping hosiery and leggings target the tummy, waist and hips.

Contributing writer Sophie Mooreis a former fashion editor at Brides and is an expert in all things bridal attire, from couture wedding gowns to the perfect "something blue" accessory. She researches and sources the best fashion items for brides, grooms, wedding guests, bridal parties, and more. Additional research was done by commerce writer Theresa Holland. Spanx: Get up to70% off Undie-tectable Thong, Suit Your Fancy Strapless Cupped Panty Bodysuit, and more shapewear at spanx.comThe support through the stomach band was an ideal amount—it had a nice smoothing appearance without feeling like we were wrapped in a sausage casing. The rip-resistant fabric also earned a 4.9/5 for durability. We tried nails, velcro, and jewelry and there wasn’t a tear in sight. A pair of these will last you many seasons, making the price tag worth it. The size chart is a little confusing at first but we found that it was accurate if you follow the height and weight guidelines. Some styles have built-in bras and others can be worn over a bra. If you prefer to wear your own bra and don’t want to add bulk, look for torsette style bras. These cupless style tops give you the slimming benefits at your waist while allowing you the luxury of wearing your favorite bra.