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shapewear, n. orig. U.S.
Brit. |ˈʃeɪpwɛː|, U.S. |ˈʃeɪpˌwɛ(ə)r|
[‹ either shape n.1 or shape v. + wear n.]
Underwear designed to improve the appearance of the wearer's figure.
1977Warren (Pa.) Times-Observer 21 Oct. b17/4 (advt.) Exquisite lingerie. Bras. Shapewear. Daywear. Sleepwear. 1982Chicago Tribune 16 Aug. iii. 4/1 Last year the store changed the name of its department from ‘Girdles’ to ‘Shapewear’. 1995Chicago Sun-Times (Nexis) 25 Oct. 57 How many women with true-to-life figure flaws would want to buy tummy-cinching shapewear designed by a former runway model. 2007Daily Tel. 7 Dec. 24/5 Padded bras are becoming more popular... Shapewear in general is on the rise, to mould the figure and produce a smoother line. |