Shapewear advice? (Xposted to General forum)

Hello, RNY friends!  Can you offer advice on a couple of shapewear questions?

1.  Good places to purchase, for a reasonable price?

2.  What type of shapewear to buy to have a sleek look under a fitted dress.

I have never worn compression shapewear before, except for athletic compression shorts, and control top pantyhose.  I did try on some once, and I felt so claustrophobic.  This might have been from trying on sizes that are too small.

I just bought a lovely black dress for the holidays.  (On a great sale, too!)  It has a slightly shirred waist.  The fabric drapes well, but it tends to show every bump.  I want to avoid waistband lines if possible.  I would also like to be comfortable moving, sitting, etc.  My goal is not to look thinner, but to look smooth.

Here is a link to a photo of the dress. 

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-34-sleeve-ponte-surplice-dress/id_293898_59?cm_mmc=139971612&source=GS&003=56492216&010=4334589

Thanks!

When it arrives take it a store that sells Spanx and ask for help with the right shapewear for the dress.  It is a very nice dress.

Second the vote for taking the dress to the store.  I would have never picked the Playtex bra both JCPenney employees said gave me the best shape.  They were right and now Playtex Style #4422 is the only bra I will buy.  

Thanks!  When I got my first bra, my mom took me to a store that had women who would fit you...it seems that is harder and harder to find now.  But I am sure if I go to the right store, I can find that help.

mom also told me that what you wear underneath makes all the difference in how the top layers look.  

Excellent advice.  Thanks!

Answered on your cross post