The Best Postpartum Shapewear for New Moms

The postpartum period is a time of tremendous change, both physically and emotionally. As a new mom, finding ways to support your body during this recovery phase can make a big difference in how you feel day to day. Postpartum shapewear isn’t just about appearance—it’s about providing the comfort and support you need as you adjust to life after childbirth. Check out some of the best postpartum shapewear options to help you feel comfortable, supported, and confident as you navigate this exciting new chapter of your life.

Comfy Undies

• Ultralight Shapewear Brief: These undies offer just the right amount of shaping for light support without restriction. The high rise and wide waistband provide an all-over hug without scratchy side seams, great as postpartum shapewear for c-sections and postpartum plus size shapewear. Our Ultralight collection offers different cuts, like our Shapewear Short and Shapewear Thong. Check them out!

 

• Non-Shaping Retro Brief: If you’re not looking for shaping, these are for you. The nylon fabric is super soft to the touch, with a high rise and side seam-free construction.

 

• Joy Cotton Shapewear Brief: This postpartum shapewear underwear delivers a medium hug in a comfortable, breathable yet substantial cotton fabric. The wide, 2-ply waistband provides extra tummy support. If you prefer a thong cut, try our Alex Cotton Shapewear Thong.

 

Tanks and Tops

• 2-Way Shapewear Tank: This versatile tank top can be worn as a V- or scoop-neck, so you can enjoy the temperature-regulating (and mega soft) Outlast® fabric with any outfit. Seriously, any outfit: Cosmopolitan named our yummie shaping tank one of the 30 Best Shapewear for Women to Wear With Virtually Any Outfit. Flexibility is key for the best postpartum shapewear–every day brings a new challenge, so you want clothes that are maximally comfortable, but still make you feel human when you need to leave the house. We’ve got you, and you’ve got this!: Get many of the same beloved features of our 2-Way Tank in our Seamless Shapewear Cami with adjustable straps.

 

• Alice 3-Panel Shapewear Tank: We think the our Alice shaping tank ranks among the best shapewear for postpartum belly support thanks to the hourglass-shaped 2-ply center panel. This targeted hug at your tummy relaxes at the top and bottom panels, which prevents rolling and doesn’t compress your bust. This design is made to step in, shimmy up, and layer under your favorite outfits.

 

Bralettes:

• Audrey Unlined Bralette: The super soft Outlast® fabric regulates your body heat, storing it when you're hot and releasing it when you're cold. Night sweats, where? The knit-in support is much more gentle as opposed to underwire, and the bra is closure-free, unlined, and side seam-free to ensure maximum comfort.

 

• Tanya Bralette with Removable Pads: Get the flexibility and additional support of removable pads with many of the same benefits of the Audrey in our tank-style bralette.

 

Leggings:

• Susie Cotton Shapewear Flare Legging: If you’re looking for postpartum shapewear leggings, look no further. These are our fan-favorite Rachel Cotton Shapewear Legging but with an on-trend flare cut. Both feature breathable cotton fabric that’s substantial, never flimsy, with an hourglass-shaped waistband that must be tried to be believed: it dips down in the front to deliver a boost of tummy support and rises in the back for a lifted-looking bum. The waistband alone will ruin all other leggings for you.

 

• Remy Cropped Denim Shapewear Legging with Released Hem: If your pre-maternity jeans are hitting in all the wrong places and you’ve already burned your maternity denim, try these. The true cotton denim 4-way stretch fabric will comfortably support your recovering body (and has the same tummy-loving waistband of our cotton leggings). Plus! A released hem for a cool look.