Want to smooth your silhouette without sacrificing comfort or style? Sculpting bodysuits have left the lingerie drawer to become real tops in their own right, worn with jeans or a high-waisted skirt.
Facing SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand that has become a reference, one brand is attracting all the attention: H&M and its Seamless Light Shape sculpting bodysuit, priced from $24.99 and already presented as the best affordable dupe.
Why the H&M sculpting body overshadows SKIMS
SKIMS promises second-skin bodysuits that shape the waist, stomach and buttocks, but the entry price remains high: a simple top can reach $56 (around $52), while some H&M dupes are around $12.99 (nearly $12). For many, the idea is to achieve the same smoothing effect without blowing the budget.
H&M has developed a real line of sculpting lingerie, including the Seamless Light Shape, designed to gently smooth rather than compress. The idea is simple: to offer a clearer silhouette effect, at an affordable price and in sizes from XS to XL.
H&M Seamless Light Shape Bodysuit: cut, materials, support
In the fall-winter 2026-2027 collection, H&M is highlighting a brown Lightshape microfiber body-string, sold for $24.99. The thong cut visually refines the buttocks, the V-neckline edged with lace structures the neckline and the unlined cups, without underwire, maintain a natural shape.
The adjustable straps, the absence of a closure in the back and the minimum of seams provide comfort close to a second skin. On other Seamless Light Shape versions, H&M uses a 92% polyamide and 8% elastane microfiber, with a lined bottom with discreet snaps and sometimes molded cups with removable pads for more support.
What morphology for the H&M sculpting bodysuit, and how to wear it
The Light Shape positioning means a light sculpting effect on the waist and buttocks, enough to smooth a small stomach or soften the hips without feeling like a corset. This type of H&M sculpting bodysuit is well suited to A- or H-shaped silhouettes, and provides discreet support for small to medium busts thanks to the soft cups.
Customers also praise its comfort and its rating is around 4 out of 5 on the H&M website, even if some find the model a little small and prefer to choose the size larger. To be worn as smoothing underwear under a tight dress, under a sweater in winter, or visible with straight jeans and a jacket or trench coat, this second-skin bodysuit fits easily into an everyday wardrobe.
Does the H&M sculpting bodysuit run small?
Reviews report a slightly tight fit; Better to choose the larger size.
Can the H&M bodysuit replace a SKIMS bodysuit?
For light support and a small budget, yes; for strong compression, SKIMS remains different.
How to wear the H&M sculpting bodysuit every day?
Worn as smoothing underwear, under a sweater or as a top with jeans and blazer.
Sources
- Marie France
“Hm, better than the body skims, this model sculpts the silhouette and flatters all body shapes”
- Marie France
“Hm, better than the body skims, this model sculpts the silhouette and flatters all body shapes”
