We know the struggle all too well of finding a quality clothing brand that flatters our bodies and makes us feel great at the same time. It can be an overwhelming, sometimes difficult process, to say the least.
Needless to say, when we find an apparel brand we can vouch for, we’re all over it. That’s why we’re ready to put a feel-good brand on your radar.
Meet Leonisa, a made-to-order online fashion destination with more than 60 years of experience creating intimate apparel. However, lingerie and secure garments aren’t the only items glittering in its catalog. The Colombian brand has since expanded into swimwear, leggings and more versatile pieces to garnish your wardrobe.
“We still create our garments in-house, in Colombia, which allows us a higher level of quality control than other companies,” Octavio Quintana, executive vice president of Leonisa, told the New York Post. “We’re a conscious company that makes pieces built to last and puts sustainable growth at the forefront.”
Ahead, we pulled together our tried-and-true favorites we have our eyes on. Styles like the Underwire Shaping Lace Bodysuit ($90), which shapes the curves through its PowerSlim material, and the Invisible High-Waisted Capri Shaper ($60), which is a popular pair of long-leg bottoms, are ones you’ll find. And, of course, there are other ones that piqued our interest, too.
“Leonisa’s philosophy is ‘when you feel great, you look great. When you feel great, you can do anything and everything,'” Quintana shares with The Post. “Leonisa puts women’s empowerment at the forefront by creating garments with women in mind: Leonisa’s shapewear isn’t meant to shrink women down, but rather to highlight their curves without compromising comfort. Additionally, 60% of their employees are women. Many of those women are the heads of their households, plus every Leonisa employee in the US and abroad receives fair wages and benefits from fair labor practices.”
Alas, it’s time to shop. It’s no better time than now, too, as International Women’s Day is right around the corner.
A best-selling DuraFit item is Leonisa’s SmartCore Body Shaper, which boasts a double-layered fabric to sculpt the torso. What’s lovely about this style in particular is its classic panty-style bottom that’s near-invisible under clothes. Plus, we can’t ignore its simple step-in design to make it easy to get into. It’s also comfortable enough to wear all day.
For full-leg smoothing, Leonisa’s Invisible High-Waist Capri is made of the brand’s signature SkinFuse technology for super comfy compression. This material helps smooth out the legs all the way down to the mid-calf area. It’s seamless and invisible under clothes (#score) and has a natural butt-lifting effect in the back.
If you want to take your athleisure outfit into the cropped side of things, Leonisa also has a best-selling Extra High Waisted Shaper Short made of soft flex fabric. Lined in the brand’s signature PowerSlim fabric, these bottoms will help offer firm compression to sculpt the whole torso. The short bottom shapes thighs and stops chafing in its tracks, plus it has a no-show, seamless design.
Without a doubt, we need to talk about Leonisa’s best-selling High Profile Bra. Doesn’t it simply look comfortable? With soft, supportive cups and high coverage that smooths the back and sides, this buzzy fan-favorite garment is lined in the brand’s signature PowerSlim fabric for compression and that adoring, secure fit.
To pair with your bra, Leonisa’s best-selling Lace Stripe Shaper Panty is one to add to your cart. Made of soft flex fabric for moderate compression in the mid-to-lower tummy, its sheer and striped SmartLace toward the bottom complements the feel-good undies in the best way possible.
What’s more, Leonisa’s gorgeous signature lace doesn’t show through under clothes, nor does it pill or itch. And, that’s what we all want, right?
Leonisa has also launched a new line of swimwear. “Each piece of the new collection has stunning details, plus every one-piece swimsuit Leonisa creates employs the same cutting-edge compression technology that goes into their shapewear,” Quintana shared. “Slipping into a Leonisa swimsuit is the easiest way to highlight curves while showing off summer-ready style. Leonisa’s shapewear pairs perfectly with a trip to the pool or a beach vacation, plus many of these stunning styles are cute and comfortable enough to be worn daily as a casual bodysuit.”
This is evident with the brand’s Sculpting One Piece Swimsuit with Belt Detail. Not only is the green color alluring but the ruched detailing at the belt hugs you in all the right places. We can’t forget about the flattering square neckline, either. While a splurge, it’s the only one-piece you’ll need to feel secure, confident and sexy.
Your best bodysuit, but make it lace. The Underwire Shaping Lace Bodysuit is undeniably one of our favorite styles, thanks to its sheer and stunning detailing with a subtle V-neckline to accentuate the neck and décolleté area. Designed with moderate compression to shape your curves, its adjustable, multiway straps can be worn classic or criss-cross.
Moreover, it features a classic panty-style bottom with a ruched seam for a natural butt-lifting effect that will make you feel that much more confident.
Bringing it back to bodysuits and shapewear, Leonisa’s SmartShape Bodysuit is a full-coverage piece made of the brand’s signature SkinFuse fabric for moderate compression. This helps shape the torso and thighs.
Specifically, this shaper embodies targeted compression technology to best shape the tummy and waist, with lighter fabric in the back for a butt-lifting design. That’s right, no “flattening” feel here.
The struggle is real when finding the ideal strapless bra. What’s great about Leonisa’s pick is its ability to be anti-pinching and give you the support you need to carry on with your day. The Bra 360 Strapless Contouring Bra is a no-brainer, much ado to its flexible and supportive side boning that makes it a best-seller across all of Leonisa’s marketplaces, including Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.
Additionally, its intentional anti-slip grip lining allows your bra to uphold that stay-in-place strapless support.
We all love a good and supportive sports bra, and there’s truly nothing better than a wireless option that looks and feels good. That’s exactly what Leonisa’s Everyday Wireless Support Bra is, thanks to its pocketed cups with fixed contour padding for rounding. It also features special seams instead of underwire for comfortable support.
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