April 19, 2025, 9:01 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Thanks to their visible shaping effect, tummy control tights make you feel better in no time at all and are therefore a real secret weapon against annoying love handles on the stomach, hips and thighs.
The most effective method to quickly and easily make that bit of belly fat vanish is by wearing tummy control tights. But how do they actually work? And how do you know which tights will actually counteract your problem areas? STYLEBOOK provides a comprehensive guide on what to consider when purchasing and which shaping effect models are the best.
Overview
How Do Tummy Control Tights Work?
During the winter months, opting for tights with a shaping function over conventional ones can be a smart choice. This is due to the tights’ shaping effect, which not only conceals love handles but also provides a subtle lift to the buttocks! How exactly does this work? This is achieved by crafting the tights from exceptionally firm materials, such as durable elastane with a reinforcing cotton gusset. Integrated into the shaping tights is a contouring panty that smooths the stomach, lifts the bottom, and slims the thighs, enhancing the overall figure. For optimal results, the tights should fit snugly yet comfortably, without digging into the skin.
Which Tummy Control Tights Are Right for Me?
In principle, it is possible to achieve a shaping effect with tights on the hips, stomach, bottom and thighs. When choosing the right tummy control tights, it all depends on your body shape and which problem areas you want to conceal. The most popular models are tights that conceal the entire hip area, i.e. thighs, hips, bottom and stomach. However, there are also models that focus only on the tummy and have a particularly high waistband. This ensures a smooth appearance on the upper abdomen, creating a sleek silhouette in your favorite form-fitting dress!
An additional shaping effect on the legs can easily be achieved on a visual level with dark-colored tights. To select the perfect tummy control tights for your needs, consider how opaque you prefer them to be. A helpful rule of thumb is that the lower the denier (DEN) count, the more sheer the fabric will be!
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“Total Shaper 50 denier tights” from Calzedonia
The “Total Shaper Tights 50 Denier” from Calzedonia are a real shaping miracle. The semi-opaque tights made of polyamide and elastane provide gradual compression for an optimized silhouette in the entire hip area. The figure-shaping model is available in black, grey, dark brown and dark blue and in sizes S, M, L and XL.
Price per item: EUR 15.95
“Tights with shaping effect” by Falke
Falke’s shaping tights, with a 20 DEN rating and made from nylon and elastane, effectively contour the stomach, bottom, and thighs, and come in black and nude colors. The available sizes are: S, S/M, M, M/L and L.
Price per item: EUR 32.00
“Shaping Tights” from H&M
These tights visibly shape the waist and thighs and also lift the bottom. The blend of polyamide and elastane guarantees a secure and supportive fit. The tights are available in black, 20, 40, or 70 DEN. The sizes range from XS to XL.
Price per item: EUR 12.99
“Power Shape 50 Control Top” by Wolford
The “Power Shape 50 Control Top” by Wolford offers both shaping and support, effectively sculpting the tummy, hips, and thighs while providing a luxurious, velvety feel. It is made of polyamide and elastane and is available in sizes XS to XL in the color black.
Price per item: EUR 26.65
“Tights belly-leg-butt 60 DEN” by “Nur Die”
These 60 DEN tights from Nur Die are distinguished by their high comfort, opaque appearance, and cutting-edge SHAPING technology. They are made from polyamide and elastane and are available in black or dark grey. Available sizes: 38/40, 40/44, 44/48.
Price per item: EUR 12.99