My cousin, who recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, was telling me how she has absolutely NO time to start working out. Who can blame her? She literally had her daughter just weeks ago and between juggling a newborn and a 5-year-old son, there isn't exactly room on her schedule to hit the gym. So these days she's depending on her faja (and of course healthy eating) to help lose a few inches off her waist and tuck in her tummy. Her concern right now, though, is sweating like crazy wearing shapewear during the summer months. Ugh! Yea that sounds like a nightmare!
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When I asked my prima if she's checked out any light, sweat-proof fajas for summer her response was, "Oh I didn't even know that existed." Good news! There is such a thing as shapewear for summer! I researched and tested out a few of the best lightweight tummy tuckers out there. Check them out and don't worry about breaking a sweat!
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Shaping thong
Have hot dinner plans with your hubby Friday night? Don't worry about strapping yourself into a thick, suffocating corset-style faja, just so you can slip into a bodycon dress. Instead try a supportive panty or the Yummie by Heather Thomson Jasmina Shaping Thong ($18). I couldn't believe how well this lightweight high-waisted thong tucked in my tummy and cinched in my waist. It also minimizes any embarrassing panty lines. Best part? It's SUPER comfy!
Skinny tees
Slipping on a full-body faja under your summer clothes is a sweaty disaster waiting to happen. Try a control-cami, like Skinny Tees And a Little More Camisole ($30), that's going to keep you comfortable while flattening your stomach and hiding any unflattering bulges.
Cotton tank body
Let's face it–most shapewear body suits are so restricting they can make you break a sweat even during the winter. But a few ladies I know recommend the Spanx Spoil Me Cotton Tank Body Suit ($75). It's made out of thin, breathable cotton material that gives you tummy control without the discomfort.
Shortie
Need your abs to look flatter and your butt to look toner? Try the Yummie by Heather Thomson Vivian Waist Shortie ($28). No sweaty muffin top or saggy booty here!
Support slip
Don't be afraid to show off those post-pregnancy curves in a sexy little LBD. The Maiden Form Shapewear Comfortable Devotion Full Slip ($47) slims your back, tummy and thighs and hugs you in all the right places.
