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Finding the perfect blouse should feel like a win, not a workout. If you’ve ever relied on shapewear to smooth things out, you’ll be happy to know there are easier, comfier ways to have the same effect. The right best can hide bloating, flatter your figure and still feel easy enough to wear all day.
Enter: These 15 slimming blouses that work just as hard as any shapewear. From office button-down shirts to laid-back weekend tops, each option below is cleverly designed to drape in all the right places — giving you a put-together look without the squeeze. And since they start at just $7, your closet (and wallet) will thank you.
15 Slimming Blouses That Hide Bloating Better Than Spanx
Office-Ready and Polished
1. Our Favorite: From elongating pleats to a draped silhouette, this bestselling chiffon blouse has all the slimming elements.
2. Peplum Perfection: We love how this peplum button-up mixes casual polish with a figure-flattering silhouette.
3. Flowy and Feminine: Give your work wardrobe a feminine twist with this ruffle-sleeve best that loosely glides over the midsection.
4. Pleats Please: This pleated-front best is one of the easiest ways to slim thanks to the vertical lines that draw the eyes downward.
5. Silhouette-Slimming: This wrap-style blouse highlights the figure, while the ruching skims over the tummy.
Brunch-Time Beauties
6. Our Favorite: Give your brunch look a free-spirited spin with this polka dot blouse that has a flowy, boho vibe.
7. Luxe Lace: Not only will this lace-adorned best keep bloat at bay, its intricate design also passes for a high-end boutique find.
8. Flowy and Fabulous: Nail fall brunch energy with this autumn-perfect best that’s as breezy as it is fashionable.
Weekend Casual and Comfy
9. Our Favorite: This comfy pleated blouse really checks all the boxes: flattering, comfy and stylish all in one.
10. Sweet Swiss Dots: From running errands to winery-hopping, this Swiss dot blouse will have you feeling comfy and confident for every occasion.
11. Boho Beauty: There’s no better time than fall to snag a boho-style best — especially one that’s as effortless as this one.
12. Seriously Comfy: If comfort is your best priority, you’re going to love this soft and stretchy blouse that you can immediately score for up to 46% off.
Date Night and Evenings Out
13. Our Favorite: Dress like your best self with this lace-sleeve blouse that drapes in all the right places.
14. Ravishing Red: Make a statement in this stunning red blouse that skims the stomach for a flawless fit.
15. Waist-Slimming: The best of both worlds, this waist-slimming blouse flares at the stomach to hide bloat beautifully.