Every ZAYNELI piece carries one of three compression levels. It is the first thing to decide, before size and before colour. This page explains what each level does, when to choose it, and how to measure yourself so the first order fits.
▮▯▯ Level 1 — Everyday
What it does: smooths lines and stops fabric clinging. You forget you are wearing it.
Choose it for: work days, long days, first-time shapewear, anything you wear for 8+ hours.
Feels like: a firm second skin. No boning, no zips.
▮▮▯ Level 2 — Defined
What it does: visibly changes the silhouette: waist pulled in, tummy flat, hips smooth. Still comfortable for hours.
Choose it for: fitted dresses, weddings and dinners, under the abaya when you want a clean line.
Feels like: a firm hug. Light boning in some styles.
▮▮▮ Level 3 — Maximum
What it does: our firmest hold. Structured panels, zips and hooks, up to 25 bones in our corsets.
Choose it for: the dress that has to fall perfectly, events, photos. Not the first shaper to buy; a second one once you know your size.
Feels like: a corset. You will feel it. Wear it for the event, not the whole day.
Which one for me?
| Occasion | Level |
|---|---|
| Office, everyday, long hours | Everyday |
| Fitted dress, dinner, under abaya | Defined |
| Wedding, event, photos | Maximum |
| Post-partum support (after your doctor agrees) | Defined, then Maximum |
| First shapewear ever | Everyday or Defined |
Size comes second, but it matters
Compression only works when the size is right. Too small and it rolls; too big and it does nothing. Measure bust, waist and hips in cm and use the size guide. Between sizes? Go down for Maximum, up for Everyday.
Three honest rules
- Shapewear shapes; it does not reduce weight or size. What you see in the mirror is the garment, and it goes away when you take it off.
- If you cannot breathe fully or sit comfortably, it is too small. Exchange it. We do that free within 14 days.
- Heat: all our fabrics are chosen to breathe. Maximum-level corsets are still warmer than Everyday pieces. In summer, go one level lighter for daytime.