Fashion Necessity: Donna Karan The Body Perfect Shapewear

We all love the looks of the red carpet - long, lean, lithe bodies walking in thousands of dollars of couture hand-sewn by tiny women in couture houses in Europe. But if you ask any stylist or designer, they will tell you that no matter how thin these women are, nothing causes clean lines like shapewear. It's like construction: the right foundation is key to building anything.

My new recent discovery has been the awe-inspiring power of Donna Karan The Body Perfect Shapewear. Of course, the woman who has spent an entire career creating clothing to hide a woman's flaws and enhance her feminine shape would come up with mind-blowing shapewear that smooths and holds you in without feeling uncomfortable. They come in nude and black (please note: flash photography WILL reveal your little secret - judge accordingly and test ahead of time) and in different shapes for different needs (capri pants, high-waist embrace brief.) Under pants, an evening gown, a cocktail dress, knitwear - whenever you need to ensure long, lean lines (which is almost always, let's be honest here), this shapewear will get the job done.

Wedding season, cocktail parties, date night - there are a LOT of occasions coming up where this product will be needed. Get them all and rotate them often - they WORK.


Donna Karan The Body Perfect Collection ($35 - $45), available at Bare Necessities

Obsession of the Day: DKNY Smoothies

 

 Photos courtesy of Paul Wilmot Communications

I'm a big fan of Donna Karan and little sister line DKNY. Just when you think you have her all figured out, Donna reinterprets a classic in a whole new direction, setting fashion on its ear yet again. For spring 2010, DKNY sent urban necessities down the runway with infusions of bright color and a vibrant garden of florals and sequin embellishment. While I encourage everyone to check out the entire line, I've got a quick thrill from her runway basics that you need to get your hands on right now: the DKNY Smoothie.

Basically, this is shapewear that's mean to be seen. You know how you're always trying to hide your shapewear from public view? No more! These fitted bodyshapers are made in vibrant bursts of color that are intended to peek out from under your clothes as part of your total look. Layer them under shorts, make modesty more interesting by adding them under your favorite skirt or just wear the longer version as pants! They're versatile and a little slice of genius. No one has to KNOW they're shapewear, by the way. Layered properly, they just become part of your look. Only you and your waistline will know the difference.

These fabulous bodyshapers are available in three silhouettes (Short, Hi-Waist Short and Capris) and in seven smoothie inspired colors: Sugar Free (nude), Blackberry (black), Raspberry, Orange Crush, Kiwi, Blueberry and Berry Burst. This wardrobe secret weapon retails for just $15.00 and is now available in the hosiery department at a major department store near you. Get your hands on these fun items for spring to transform your look in a whole new way.


Donna Karan Smoothies ($15), available at your major department stores nationwide

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