SmartLace® Shapewear Doubles as Lingerie
Believe it or not, lace and shapewear are best friends that go way back. One of the original kinds of shapewear is the corset: a full-torso garment that’s fitted, structured, laces up, and creates an hourglass figure. Many styles of corset featured lace, bows, and other elegant details for a touch of elegance and sophistication.
After corsets came the girdle, which was like a long corset that also covered the upper thighs. Your grandma may have worn (and may continue to wear) a girdle for shaping, and your grandma’s girdle probably features lace details for a little feminine luxury.
But not all lace is created equal. Low-quality lace is notorious for being itchy, pilling (the industry term for when your lace ends up with little balls of fibers floating on top), unraveling, being uncomfortable, and not lasting long. People tend to think of lace lingerie as something flimsy you wear on special occasions and assume that it’s not made to last. And, while that may be true for some lacy garments, that’s not the case when it comes to our fabric technology, SmartLace®.
The Luxury of Lace Shapewear
What sets our signature SmartLace® apart from every other brand’s lace is that it’s extraordinarily soft and durable. SmartLace® was made to last: it doesn’t pill or fall apart as easily as other brands’ lace, meaning you can wear SmartLace® shapewear and underwear for a lifetime as long as you take care of it properly.
Our SmartLace® shapewear styles are made with signature lace details to add a luxe look. Our fan favorite shaper panty is the Stripe Undetectable Panty, which features a mesh-type version of our signature SmartLace® in the bottom. This panty brings out the best in everyone, with curve-hugging stripes and completely seamless leg bands for a clean edge that vanishes under clothes.
Throughout our collections, you’ll notice that SmartLace® comes in many forms. For a flawless example, look no further than our bestselling Milan bralette, which features a beautiful blend of sheer and floral SmartLace® for incredible style. SmartLace® can be scalloped, striped, sheer, or marled. We use sheer SmartLace® to create panties that flatter without flattening, but we also put it on the leg bands of shaper shorts for an opulent vibe. It’s a truly versatile material that does it all and looks good doing it.
How to Care for SmartLace® Shapewear
When it comes to taking proper care of your SmartLace® lingerie and shapewear, we recommend following our garment care instructions:
- Hand wash cold
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not use bleach
- Use a soft detergent
If you really want to machine wash our garments, always use the hand wash setting. Be sure to put the items in a mesh lingerie laundry bag first to prevent them from getting caught on anything.
SmartLace® by Leonisa
While a lot of our shapewear is minimalist in design, SmartLace® brings luxury. So if you’re looking for shapewear that’s truly extra, don’t just settle for any old lace shapewear that’s available on the market. Invest in your undergarments — choose shapewear made with signature SmartLace® details!
