The Shape of Things to Come

Can shapewear whip your body into shape? Shapercise claims to be underwear and workout in one. How does this work? According to the website:

• The seamless resistance bands in the body shaper force muscles to work harder during normal activities such as walking and climbing stairs.
• Powered by ShaToBu™ and designed on the principle of resistance training.
• Shapercise’s stay-in-place, non-bindingwaist and leg bands put a stop to bulging, marking and rolling.
• Manufactured using moisture-wicking, breathable fabric with Lycra® and a cotton COOLMAX® gusset.

LiptonPublicity sent me the high waist body shaper in nude to review. The ShaToBu™ technology used in the shaper was developed by a chiropractor who wanted to find a way to incorporate exercises into her patients' daily routines. Because I suffer from back pain, I was eager to see if this body shaper would alleviate some of it.

I've been wearing the shaper at work and am very happy with the way it sucks me in and supports my back. I don't think I've worn it enough to tell if it tones or not, but as shapewear, I would definitely recommend the high waist body shaper. My only complaint so far has been with the sizing. The shapers run small so order up a size. Also, since I'm petite, I find the shaper is just a little too long and wish that petite sizing was available in order to get the proportions right. Overall, I'm very happy with my body shaper and would recommend it to anyone looking for a little extra support.

Do you wear shapewear? Any favorite brands?