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Get ready to shape up and celebrate National Shapewear Day! Discover the perfect undergarments to boost your confidence and enhance your curves.
Get ready to embrace your curves and celebrate National Shapewear Day on August 10! This day was created to recognize the impact of shapewear, which has been helping women feel confident and comfortable in their own skin for decades. From corsets to Spanx, shapewear has evolved over time and continues to be a go-to solution for achieving a smooth silhouette. So whether you're heading out for a special occasion or just want some extra support, let's raise our glasses (and our waistlines) to this wonderful invention!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of the Corset</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, corsets become a popular item in women's fashion, acting as the original form of shapewear by cinching the waist.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Advent of the Girdle</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the flapper era and more flexible, modern styles coming into play, the girdle becomes the preferred shapewear, offering women more freedom of movement than the traditional corset.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bras and Panty Girdles</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1950s push a more natural figure, leading to the creation of bras and panty girdles that provide support and control without heavy boning or lacing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Spanx</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sara Blakely invents Spanx, revolutionizing the shapewear industry with comfortable, seamless, and supportive garments designed to be hidden under any type of clothing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expansion and Innovation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shapewear brands expand and innovate, leading to an array of diverse products for all body types and sizes, and offering various levels of control and coverage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of National Shapewear Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Shapewear Day is celebrated on August 10th, honoring the history and modern influence of shapewear in enhancing women's confidence and self-esteem.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a shapewear fashion show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and have a fun shapewear fashion show! Everyone can try on different types of shapewear and show off their favorite outfits.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out different types of shapewear</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate National Shapewear Day by trying out different types of shapewear to find the perfect one for your body type. You might be surprised at how much it can enhance your confidence and style!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a shapewear swap party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and have a shapewear swap party! Everyone can bring their gently used shapewear to exchange with each other, saving money and giving new life to old pieces.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create DIY shapewear</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make your own shapewear! Use old tights or leggings and cut them into the desired shape to create a budget-friendly and unique shapewear piece.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your love for shapewear on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Join the conversation and share your favorite shapewear pieces, tips, and tricks on social media using the hashtag #NationalShapewearDay. You might even inspire others to try it out for themselves!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Shapewear boosts our confidence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Shapewear Day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the wonders of shapewear. It has the power to smooth out our curves and give us the confidence to rock any outfit, making us feel great about ourselves!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can help with posture and support</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only does shapewear make us look good on the outside, it also offers some practical benefits. It helps improve posture and provide support for our core muscles, making it a win-win situation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Shapewear is accessible for all body types</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter your size or shape, there is shapewear available in various styles and sizes to cater to everyone's needs. National Shapewear Day celebrates inclusivity and empowers individuals to embrace their bodies with confidence!</p></div></div>
National Shapewear Day is celebrated on August 10 every year. In 2024 National Shapewear Day will occur on a Saturday.
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