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How to Wear Your Compression T-Shirt Like a Pro Wednesday, February 13, 2019 It's easy to see why so many people love to wear a  compression t-shirt . A short sleeve compression shirt, for example, is a versatile addition to your wardrobe, perfect either as an undershirt or as a sleek, fitted overshirt. The right compression gear gives you plenty of support in a comfortable tee that also shapes your torso for a flatter, more pleasing look. Here's how to pick and wear compression shirts that will keep you cool and comfortable! Compression Wear? Compression wear  is a class of garments that are made of materials designed to stretch for fit but provide pressure against your body. Athletes commonly wear this type of clothing for the additional support it gives their muscles and the faster recovery time it provides after strenuous exercise. Some people will wear compression garments to support the treatment of medical conditions, such as inoperable hernias, gynecomastia, or to aid p

Get the Body You Want for Holiday Pics Today with Body Shaper Undergarments Thursday, February 14, 2019 It’s that time of year again! The holidays are here, and it’s time for a relaxing, stress-free season--unless you've put on a few pounds since last year’s pictures, found out your little black dress is a bit too tight, or have that one cousin who always has to point out her smaller waistline (Carbs are ok sometimes, Karen!). Don’t worry. With the right body shaper undergarments, you can have a happy ho-ho-holidays without your belly reminding anyone of a bowl full of jelly. You Mean Like a Granny Girdle? No! Modern compression undergarments use innovative materials to shape and tone your body, eliminate bulges, and give you a little extra support, all while disappearing underneath your favorite ugly sweater. While there are still  girdles , these are a far cry from old-school models, and they’ve been joined by  women’s compression shirts , tanks, briefs, and shorts to make sure y

How to Make that Little Black Dress Even Better with Compression Garments for Women Thursday, February 14, 2019 Every woman has a little black dress they save for special occasions like date nights, parties, and social events. If that LBD is feeling a little too tight,  compression garments for women  can give you the sleek, toned look that will make sure it looks as amazing as ever. With a  body shaper  to wear under dresses, you can still wear your little black ensemble without any bulges or odd bunches. Compression Undergarments Compression garments for women use a stretchable, resilient material to gently shape your body. That does not, however, mean that every compression undergarment is the same. There are a wide variety of styles, cuts, and compositions of materials, offering you the ability to choose what works best for your body. When choosing the right compression undergarment, you’ll want to look at how it performs in these areas: Slimming - You want an undergarment that is

How Posture Support Compression Garments Can Help Your Back Pain Thursday, February 14, 2019 Back pain does't have to be something you silently suffer through when you have the  posture support and correction  you need for better alignment. As we age, the years take their toll. Illness, softball league injuries, and slouching through meetings-that-should-have-been-emails all take their toll on our back. Our spine supports us best when properly aligned, but it's easy to fall out of the hab+-it of good posture. That's where Underworks' compression garments for back pain can help. Talk to Your Doctor For many people, compression wear can offer the posture support needed to lower back pain, but it's not for everyone. If you've had back surgery or been diagnosed with a serious back ailment, speak to a back specialist about using compression garments as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. This blog is not meant to diagnose a medical condition or offer medical

Get a Headstart on Your New Year's Resolution with Classic Shapewear! Thursday, February 14, 2019 The holiday feasts are over, the eggnog is gone, and the new year is here, and along with it your New Year's resolution. Before you starve yourself dieting or give all your free time to a new gym membership, resolve to work smarter this year with  classic shapewear . Slimming compression garments can help you meet your goals of a brand new you. How Shapewear Helps You Accomplish Your Resolution If you're like many New Year's resolutioners, you set a commitment to lose weight, get in better shape, or both. You may have even tied your resolution to a solid goal, like looking better at the beach or fitting into a little black dress. Slimming undergarments can help you meet your goals more efficiently in three distinct ways. First, shapewear supplies compression to give your body a toned, flatter appearance. This does a lot more than make your clothes fit better. It helps you w

The Benefits of Compression Hernia Support Briefs Thursday, February 14, 2019 When part of your bowel pushes through your abdominal wall, it’s excruciating. This loop of bowel, if left untreated, can become trapped, leading to further complications. Painful inoperable hernias are especially hard to live with but, with the appropriate  compression garments , you can experience less pain and fewer complications. Support briefs, hernia trusses, or abdominal supports can help stabilize your weakened abdomen and help you heal. Briefs, Bands, and Trusses Compression gear, like hernia support briefs, can help in the treatment of hernias by offering the gentle pressure and support your abdomen needs to heal, as well as providing extra pressure to prevent the bowel from re-penetrating the abdominal wall or to prevent some hernias in the first place, such as when a  belly band  is used as postpartum support. Sometimes, these supports provide temporary help until surgery can repair the abdominal

The Materials Behind Underworks ' Best Compression Gear Thursday, February 14, 2019 Without modern compression clothing material, compression gear wouldn’t be as popular as it is today. Most people, however, have only a cursory understanding of what compression clothing is made of, and how these materials influence the fit and firmness of their garments. While cut and crafting definitely have a part in the process of making pieces that apply the right compression to the right parts of your body, the materials used are at the heart of a compression garment’s effectiveness. Compression Clothing - Your Wardrobe’s Helper The idea of compression clothing isn’t new. People have sought ways to look their best for millennia, and that included not just makeup and jewelry, but the adoption of clothing that gave you an aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Before compression gear was available to provide gentle body shaping, men suffering from gynecomastia and individuals across th