Let me preface this by saying you shouldn't want to find the best shapewear because you feel like you need to change your body in any way, or so that you can squeeze into smaller clothing either. It should never be about altering ourselves, rather enhancing what we have and helping us feel more confident.

Solutionwear remains a contentious issue because of societal pressures to look a certain way. Add that to the fact that actually finding something that fits you and performs in the way you want it to is as hard as buying the best jeans for women, and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster.

That said, while I'm the first to acknowledge shapewear as being problematic, there are special occasions and times throughout the year when the need for it is warranted – like when you want to create a smooth foundation beneath form-fitting ensembles. And if you feel the same, then you're in the right place.

Wedding season isn't so much of a season anymore (it's all-year-round), but when I have one coming up, that's when I'll lean on my favourite shapewear: SKIMS' Seamless Sculpt High-Waisted Above The Knee Shorts.

Not only do these iron everything out beneath 'fit – from the best wedding guest dresses to the best party dresses – they also lift and shape exactly where you want them to.