Fashion CEO Emma Grede Told Us the Only 4 Shapewear Pieces You Need

Watching shapewear evolve over the past few years has been a wild experience. What was once our best-kept secret is now something we are proud to show off. People are even wearing shapewear pieces as if it’s their regular clothes. The brand to thank for this cultural shift has to be Skims. I strongly admire the effect it’s had on the shapewear-and-lingerie industry. The confidence and feel-good energy that the brand provides to its customers has been next level, and we’re most definitely here for it.

After seeing the rise of the shapewear industry, I decided that I’m finally ready to build out my personal collection, but I wasn’t exactly sure where to start. Emma Grede is an expert in the shapewear world. I mean, she co-founded both Skims and Good American. I convinced her to give me a shopping list of the first few shapewear pieces to add to my collection, and I couldn’t be happier with my shopping cart after this chat. Shop with me below.

“I love the brief because it provides ample core support while offering a seamless construction, so it layers perfectly under any outfit. It also shapes and lifts your butt, so you feel super snatched and sexy. The Sculpting Mid Waist Brief paired with the Sculpting Bralette provides support and shapeliness without compromising comfort.” — Grede

“Our bodysuits at Good American are the perfect shapewear piece for everyday wear that holds in your core, shapes and lifts your butt, and supports your chest. It’s also extremely soft and seamless and can be worn as a layering piece or on its own. My favorite pieces right now are the High Shine Compression Bodysuit and Scuba Modern Tank Bodysuit—they are both so versatile and can take your look from day to night.” — Grede

Leggings are such a versatile, comfortable, and sexy wardrobe staple, but it can be challenging to find a pair that complements your body type, while also elevating your look. I love our Good Waist Leggings from our High Shine Compression collection because they are made from a smooth compression fabric that nips your waist and defines your figure.” — Grede

“We recently launched Compression Denim, our latest system of sculpting denim with three different levels of sculpting fabric to shape your figure without sacrificing comfort or fit. We designed three different levels of compression to give our customers a range of support—so you’ll feel the power of shapewear in your favorite denim. My favorite is our Super Compression because you actually get to control how much you sculpt your waistline with adjustable front buttons. The jeans also look super tailored and can be dressed up and down.” — Grede

This is the kind of lingerie that’s so pretty I’d immediately want a pic in it.

Kendall Jenner wore this bra on Instagram, so now I want to wear this bra on Instagram.

This bra is a Who What Wear reader favorite.

This color is everything.

Think pink.

Now this would be my Valentine’s Day pick (and just might arrive on time).

A classic.

My best-kept secret.

Does anyone want to have a pajama party??

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