Good shapewear should feel like support, not a struggle, and that is harder to find the further you sit from standard sizing. Our plus size shapewear is chosen to shape and smooth comfortably, in a size range that runs to a 26 and beyond in some styles, rather than a straight size scaled up and hoping for the best. You will find everyday shaping briefs and high-waisted tummy-control shorts, smoothing slips and camisoles, and structured bodysuits, in breathable fabrics that hold you without cutting in. Whether you want subtle everyday smoothing or firmer sculpting for an occasion, there is shape wear here made for a fuller figure.
Choosing Shapewear That Actually Fits
The most common shapewear complaint is not the shaping, it is the discomfort, and that almost always comes down to the wrong size. Buying a piece too small in the hope of more control usually backfires: it rolls, digs and creates the very lines you were trying to smooth. The right size in the right control level does more, more comfortably.
It helps to think in terms of how much control you want. Light, everyday shaping smooths under clothes and stays comfortable all day, which is what most people want most of the time. Firm control sculpts more noticeably and suits a fitted dress or a special occasion. Our range spans both, in Australian and international labels including LaSculpte, Spanx, Hush Hush, Anita and Miraclesuit, so the choice is about your outfit and comfort rather than what happens to fit.
Shapewear Styles for Every Outfit
Different outfits call for different pieces. High-waisted shaping briefs and shorts smooth the tummy, hips and thighs under trousers and skirts, with shorts also stopping any chafing. A smoothing camisole or shaping slip works under dresses, giving a clean line from bust to hip in one piece. For the most all-over control, a shaping bodysuit sculpts the whole torso and stays put because it cannot ride up.
If your focus is the legs and thighs specifically, our thigh shapers target that area without shaping the rest. And because shapewear works best under a well-fitted bra, it is worth pairing your pieces with the right plus size bra for a smooth line up top too.
Getting the Right Fit and Feel
Shapewear should sit flat and stay in place, without a waistband that rolls or edges that bite. If any of that is happening, the size or the style is not right for you, and it is easily sorted. Our fitters help with shapewear the same way they do with bras, in store or over Zoom, matching the control level and cut to your shape and what you plan to wear it under.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size does your plus size shapewear go up to? The range goes to an Australian size 26, and larger in some styles that use extended shaper sizing such as 3X. Because shapewear is sized by the individual piece, it is worth checking the size guide on each product or asking us if you are unsure.
What is the difference between light and firm control shapewear? Light control smooths and refines your natural shape for comfortable everyday wear, while firm control gives stronger, more noticeable sculpting that suits fitted outfits and special occasions. Neither is better; it depends on the look and comfort you want.
Do you have strapless shapewear? Shaping slips and bodysuits can be worn under a wide range of necklines, and for a strapless outfit a shaping slip or high-waisted brief paired with a strapless bra works well. If you need a specific piece for a particular dress, our fitters can help you put the right combination together.
Is plus size shapewear comfortable to wear all day? Yes, when it is the right size. Most of our everyday pieces use breathable microfibre that holds without overheating, and the key to all-day comfort is being fitted correctly rather than sizing down for extra control.
Get Fitted at DeBra's
The right shapewear disappears under your clothes and lets you forget you are wearing it. Our team offers free in-store fittings and virtual Zoom appointments, so you can match the control level and style to your outfit and get the size right the first time. Book a free fitting appointment, or explore the wider plus size range, and we will help you find shapewear you actually want to wear.
