Shapewear
Shapewear (also: Foundation garment ) is figure- shaping underwear that models the body according to a given ideal of beauty . It is often not worn as underwear, but as outerwear .
description
As a quick alternative to body shaping , it ensures a narrower waist , a flatter waist circumference , a more voluminous cleavage or slimmer thighs when worn . Originally for curvy women, today they are available for different body shapes and in different variants. Shapewear is a modern form of the bodice , the corsage or the corset : A new image is sought nowadays through fashionable details such as transparent inserts, lace or floral patterns. Kim Kardashian made this fashion known by wearing shapewear and her own clothing line. Shapewear collections can be found today in the program of many large fashion labels, such as Triumph , Spanx , Hanesbrands , Wacoal, Prima Donna, Leonisa, Spiegel, Anita, Ann Chery, Your Contour, Wonderbra Sexy, Under Armor , Nike , Adidas , Skins, medi, CW-X, 2XU, Zoot, Design Veronique, KIPSTA or EC3D.
It is criticized that shapewear can be harmful to health when worn over a long period due to its tightness. This can lead to infections , cystitis , pressure on organs or fungal infections.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Trisha Balster: Shapewear: This is how the underwear trend developed . July 13, 2019 ( welt.de [accessed September 22, 2019]).
- ↑ $ 2 million in minutes ?! Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand takes off! Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
- ↑ Shapewear Market Latest Trends, Demand in Fashion Industry 2019 to 2025 | Triumph, Spanx, HanesBrands, Wacoal, Prima Donna - OnYourDesks. Retrieved September 22, 2019 (American English).
- ↑ How the wrong underwear can make us sick. September 20, 2019, accessed on September 22, 2019 (German).
- ↑ Spanx And Other Shapewear Are Literally ... - HuffPost , accessed October 3, 2019