If you’re new to torsettes, you’re not alone. This clever shapewear silhouette has become increasingly popular thanks to one simple idea: you get support and smoothing while still wearing your favorite bra.
For anyone who struggles to find shapers that match their cup size, or who wants a customized fit up top with targeted shaping below, the torsette is a game changer.
Why We Love Torsettes
A torsette smooths the same areas as a shaping camisole. Think back, waist, midriff, and sometimes hips and thighs, but leaves the bust area open. That means you can pair it with any bra you love, whether that’s a plunge, push-up, minimizing, full-coverage, demi, or balconette style.
This flexibility is especially helpful for women who:
- Wear cup sizes that are hard to find in built-in-bra shapewear
- Need more (or less) support than most shapers provide
- Are fuller-busted and want shaping without compression across the chest
- Like to mix and match bras for different outfits, necklines, and moods
With today’s wide assortment of torsette silhouettes, there’s a style for every outfit and every level of control.
Types of Torsettes: Which Silhouette Fits Your Needs?
1. Classic Torsette
The original torsette focuses on smoothing the back, waist, and midriff. Many women find that the added structure offers improved posture and a subtle lift to the bust. Results that depend on the design and fit.
Fit tip: Try on your torsette with the bra you intend to wear for the best assessment of comfort and support.
Recommended product: Cupid Intimates Shapewear Back Magic® Open-Bust Shaping Cami — known for its extra back support and stay-put design.
2. Torsette Bodysuit
Ideal for all-day wear, the torsette bodysuit smooths the upper back, midriff, tummy, and rear, all while letting you wear your own bra.
Most designs include an adjustable hook-and-eye gusset for easy restroom access.
This silhouette moves effortlessly from office looks to evening outfits.
Recommended product: TC Shapewear Shape Away® Open-Bust Shaping Bodysuit — offers Extra firm control with a sleek, day-to-night finish.
3. Torsette Thigh Slimmer
For the most comprehensive smoothing, the thigh-slimming torsette offers coverage through the back, midriff, hips, and thighs.
Many versions include an open gusset for convenience.
This style works well under dresses, jumpsuits, and anything that benefits from smooth, seamless lines.
Recommended product: Miracelsuit Shapewear Instant Tummy Tuck! Open-Bust Mid-Thigh Shaping Bodysuit — a customer favorite for all-over shaping with breathable comfort.
Is a Torsette Right for You?
If you love the bras you already own and want a shaper that works with them, not instead of them, then a torsette is a smart, versatile addition to your lingerie wardrobe.
But if you prefer shaping garments with built-in cups, you’ll still find plenty of modern bodysuits, thigh slimmers, and shaping camisoles available as alternatives.
