We Tested Aritzia's New Shapewear, and These Are Our Honest Thoughts

Aritzia ShapeEnhance Short in Toasty ($30)

"As someone who generally only wears shapewear underneath cocktail and evening dresses for parties and events, I was excited to try the ShapeEnhance line under a casual daytime outfit. After all, the more I wash this white peasant skirt, the more sheer it seems to get, so my goal was to find a match for my skin tone that would be both invisible and supportive via the promised compression.

It's no joke that when you hold this shapewear up in front of you, it looks too small to fit an arm, never mind a leg. But boy does it stretch. After finally squeezing my way into the shorts, I felt the compression start to work, with the sculpting butt pockets lifting in that region and the smoothing bodice providing, dare I say it, back support. Seriously — they should mention that these pieces assist with your posture!

The only caveat? There's a very high rise, with the material reaching all the way up to your bustline, so these shorts won't work with cropped tees, low-waisted garments, or anything open enough to reveal your back or midriff. This does mean that the shorts likely only work with a section of your closet, but they do get the job done." — Sarah Wasilak, associate director of content, Shopping

Rating:

★★★★

Aritzia ShapeEnhance Thong Bodysuit in Sand ($58)

"Finding shapewear that smooths at all the right places, doesn't create underwear lines, and doesn't roll down is no easy task, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Aritzia ShapeEnhance Thong Bodysuit. I love the bodysuit style because it provides shaping throughout my entire torso. The sweetheart neckline lifts my chest, replacing the need for a bra, and the thong-cut bottom doesn't leave me with dreaded panty lines. The adjustable straps make it easy for me to get a perfect fit without them slipping and sliding around (something that I often have trouble with). The supportive fabric really snatches in my waist and gives me a smooth finish without feeling restrictive or uncomfortable." — Jessica Harrington, senior editor, Beauty

Rating:

★★★★★

Aritzia ShapeEnhance Thong Bodysuit in Black ($58)

"I stepped one foot into Aritzia's ShapeEnhance Thong Bodysuit and audibly claimed, 'There's no way,' alarmed by how small the garment initially felt. Thankfully, as I shimmied deeper into the bodysuit, the high-support shapewear expanded, working overtime to lift, sculpt, and miraculously define my waist. The compressive fabric held me in without making me feel physically nauseous throughout the day (an important consideration), and the seamless design made it easy to style.

Although the bodysuit is meant to be worn as an undergarment, I'd argue certain shades could also be worn as flattering bodysuits (I wore mine with cargo pants and sneakers). Either way, I'd definitely recommend adding a staple like this to your wardrobe." — Chandler Plante, assistant editor, Health & Fitness

Rating:

★★★★★

Aritzia ShapeEnhance Mid-Thigh Bodysuit in Black ($68)

"As someone who has never worn shapewear, I was nervous when I first tried on the Aritzia ShapeEnhance Mid-Thigh Bodysuit because it wouldn't go up. I figured it was too small. Initially, I intended to recommend sizing up, but please, stick to your normal size. With MUCH effort, I managed to pull it up and was surprised that it actually fit.

I love how soft and comfortable the shapewear is, especially since I was expecting the opposite for some reason. With summer ending soon, I wanted to see how the shapewear would look under a clingy fall dress, and it smoothed everything out. I felt super supported, and no one could tell I was wearing shapewear." — Shari Straker, social content producer

Rating:

★★★★★

Sarah Wasilak is the associate director of Shopping at PS. With plenty of experience in the commerce market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.