Helpful review: “perfect for summer days when you have 5 minutes to get dressed. throw on underwear. throw on the dress and done. i love that the built in bra has the padding sewn into place so you don’t have to futz with it after washing.” Helpful review: “Very comfortable, great length and the top is supportive. The sort of built in bra came in handy since my bra showed too much due to the lower-cut style.” Antoinnette E. This tank top exceeded all my expectations. This will be a great travel piece to take on cruises or to wear on an airplane! I'm a 42DD so anytime I can eliminate a bra is a plus for me!

A shelf bra is a built-in strip of fabric, secured with an elastic waistband, that keeps breasts in place and offers a bit of lift. Often, shelf bras are accompanied by padding — some are removable for a customized fit, while others are fixed for more permanent support and shape (plus, no worry of pads getting lost or misshapen in the wash). Still others have molded cups sewn into the shelf bra itself. If you need extra support, you can always wear your usual everyday bra underneath a shelf bra. Shelf bras are stretchy and have relatively little structure, so they can accommodate that second layer of support. If you’re looking for a contouring effect, however, we recommend going for an option with a little more tightness around the stomach. This one simply guides the natural curve of your body but doesn’t do much tugging around your waist. What We Love: This option smoothes out any small bumps to create a singular line from waist to legs. Helpful review: “Super soft and comfortable, built in bra with removable pads is just enough support for a casual day out, and it does not wrinkle in a suit case. Love it!” Everything about the Wolford 3W Stretch-Cotton Bodysuit impressed us from the stretch to the feel to the aesthetics. The ultra-soft cotton and elastane blend truly feels like a second skin, so much so that we felt like we could easily sleep in it and wake up with no markings. Much like the Skims option, it doesn’t feel too restrictive, but it does come with stronger compression in the midsection accentuating our curves and smoothing our tummy a little more. We still consider this to be a level two compression, though, because it does not fully alter your shape, but it feels firmer than a level one.Add stylish Popilush shapewear dresses to your new season shopping list. These built-in shapewear dress suits everyday wear or evening parties. It is allocated to bring up your body and enhance your charm, helping you build the perfect image for the special occasion. This piece is designed for bigger busts, but not for bigger butts. If you have a particularly large chest, then the supportive cups feel like a dream, making them look perky while they feel completely supported. We noticed how from the waist up, this bodysuit created a smooth silhouette that allowed for your jeans to be fastened easier. Unfortunately, those with wider hips and a bigger butt will struggle to fit into this bodysuit. Shapellx brings you a stunning collection of form-fitting dresses! From mini-ruched dresses that provide cooling comfort for a day or night out, to midi and long built-in shapewear dresses that bring sophisticated elegance to everyday looks. Each dress is crafted to hug the body and flatter the silhouette, offering a timeless and versatile addition to any wardrobe. Whether you’re looking for an athletic tennis dress that doesn’t require a sports bra, a sultry pencil dress with a corset-inspired bodice, or a sleek maxi dress that happens to be an amazing Skims alternative, dresses with built-in bras are effortless, one-and-done outfits that eliminate the annoyance of visible bra straps. Here’s what to think about as you’re shopping for your new favorite go-to piece. What To Look For When Shopping For Dresses With Built-In Bras Built-In Bra Type

Once on, we were delighted to see what a remarkable job it did of smoothing our legs and waist. We tried on many shapewear, but this one provided one of the most noticeable visual changes to our bodies. We found no lumps or bumps while in this, and it really improved the way our clothing looked over it. As an added bonus, the opening under the chest worked hand-in-hand with our favorite bra to gently push the ladies up. The only thing we would change here is to add an opening around the bottom to make trips to the bathroom a little easier. While the garment doesn’t take a lot of work to slide off and on, it’s simply a hassle to first have to remove our top to get the straps down and perform our business. Shapewear is more snug than wearing a slip undergarment, because it serves a different purpose. Sapna Palep, CEO of lingerie brand Journelle, explains that shapewear should “hold you in, add coverage and support or smooth you out. It is not really designed to make you several sizes smaller, but it can make you appear smoother.” For this reason, shapewear should never feel too tight, cut off your circulation, or feel highly uncomfortable. We wrote out the compression level on each of the options, but even with a high compression level of three, like the Spanx Ahhh-llelujah 'Fit to You' Everyday Short, you should still be able to move around and sit down easily. The aim of shapewear is to “make you feel more confident in whatever you wear,” says Palep, not restrict you in any way.At a compression level of two, which describes how compressive the garment is, and goes up to level three (so, basically, this one has mid-range compression), the bodysuit smoothes the skin, without feeling too tight or sacrificing comfort. We wouldn’t turn to this bodysuit for exaggerated effects — it won’t take inches off your waist — but it does lightly cinch in our waist, give our chests a gentle push, and our bottoms a sweet little plump. The fabric is so kind on our skin, due to its soft touch, that it’s easy to forget it’s even on. The extremely lightweight material disappears under any clothes, even form-fitting ones, so we never have to worry about panty lines peeking through any skinny jeans or bodycon dresses. For shapewear with level three compression, this open-bust shaper feels surprisingly buttery soft and comfortable. It glides on like any other shorts, then can be pulled over the shoulders with adjustable straps. We never had to perform a wiggle dance to get these on — an appreciated detail for something so sculpting. When we want something with a little more contouring power, we turn to the SuperPower Short from Honeylove. With targeted, level three compression around the waist , these tummy control shorts provide some intense shaping on the body. While wearing these shorts, we noticed suctioning just about everywhere, but the tummy-controlling properties were particularly brought to life through the criss-cross bandaging around our midsection. Combined with the side boning, it really created an hourglass figure and cinched in the waist. The mesh is also very strong on the legs, despite looking deceivingly sheer, and helped smooth out our hip dips impressively. Our entire torso, hips, and butt area were expertly sculpted. Because you select your size based on your bust, anyone with a fuller bottom will notice the fabric feels a bit too constrictive around the thigh openings. It left marks on our thighs and felt less comfortable than other bodysuits we tried. On the other hand, the lace portion never seemed to bother us and looked rather chic as a going-out shirt when combined with a nude bra. Otherwise, the bra portion is completely sheer, and while it does have an underwire for support, it does not provide coverage to the nipples. It feels much less firm than many other bodysuits on this list with only a compression level of one. But it did even out our skin enough to give us an overall sleek look, sans bumps and ripples. We found it very easy to slip in and out of, with a snap closure for easy access as well when going to the bathroom.