Most shapewear care questions come down to one worry: what if the wash undoes the very thing I bought it for? It's a fair question, especially when you're about to rely on a few key pieces for party season.
The good news is that it's rarely complicated. The less tidy news is that there isn't one rule for every style, because care instructions differ from piece to piece. Here's what Yummie's own care instructions say, and how to read the tag on whatever you're about to wash.
The Short Version
Check the care tag first. Use cold water. Treat the dryer as optional, and if you do use it, keep it on low. If your tag says line dry, line dry it.
Start With the Care Tag
The tag inside your garment has the final word on your piece, since instructions aren't identical across styles. The Rachel Shaping Legging in 360Sculpt™ Cotton is machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors, then line dry. The Lena Shapewear Tank Top and the Yummie SoftServe™ Convertible Shaping Camisole are both machine wash cold and tumble dry low. A few styles call for hand washing instead, so it's worth never assuming one piece's instructions apply to another.
Cold Water Is the Common Thread
In the care instructions listed on Yummie's product pages, the water temperature never changes: it's cold. Whether the instructions call for a machine or a hand wash, none of them call for warm or hot water. If you've lost the tag, cold is the temperature Yummie's instructions point to.
Machine Wash or Hand Wash?
Most of the instructions listed say machine wash cold. For the Rachel legging, that means a gentle cycle with like colors, so wash it with similar shades rather than tossing it in with everything else. Some styles call for hand washing in cold water, so check before you load the machine.
Can You Put Shapewear in the Dryer?
It depends on the style, which is the honest answer. Some of Yummie's instructions allow it: the Lena tank and the SoftServe™ Convertible Shaping Camisole both say tumble dry low. Others say line dry, including the Rachel legging. Low is the hottest setting any of these instructions mention, so if you do use the dryer, that's the one to choose.
If your tag says line dry, hang it to dry. If you can't find the tag, line drying is the more cautious option.
What to Skip
Dry cleaning is off the table for the styles we’ve covered: the Rachel legging, the Lena tank and the Convertible Shaping Camisole all say do not dry clean. Bleach depends on the style. The Rachel legging says do not bleach and do not iron, while the Lena tank and the Convertible Shaping Camisole say to use non-chlorine bleach only. Check the tag on your own piece, but if it doesn’t say otherwise, skipping chlorine bleach and the dry cleaner is a sensible place to start.
A Quick Reference
Here are the instructions listed on three of Yummie's styles, side by side. Always follow the tag inside your own piece.
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Style
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Wash
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Dry
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Also noted
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Rachel Shaping Legging (360Sculpt™ Cotton)
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Machine wash cold, gentle, with like colors
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Line dry
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Do not bleach, iron or dry clean
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Lena Shapewear Tank Top
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Machine wash cold
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Tumble dry low
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Non-chlorine bleach only, do not dry clean
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Convertible Shaping Camisole (Yummie SoftServe™)
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Machine wash cold
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Tumble dry low
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Non-chlorine bleach only, do not dry clean
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Before Party Season
Whether the new piece is a bodysuit for the party or a pair of shaping leggings for the days in between, read the tag before the first wash so you know exactly how to handle it all season. If you're also looking after bras and bralettes, how to care for your bras covers those separately.
Where to Shop at Yummie
● Shapewear Tanks & Camis: base layers for under any outfit
● Shaping Bodysuits & Dresses: all-over smoothing in one piece
● Shaping Leggings: waistband shaping for everyday wear
● Shapewear Underwear: briefs, thongs and more
● Shapewear Shorts: thigh and tummy support under dresses and skirts
● 360Sculpt™ Cotton Shapewear: shaping in breathable cotton
● Yummie SoftServe™: silky, temperature-regulating styles
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wash shapewear? Start with the care tag inside your garment, since instructions vary by style. In the care instructions listed on Yummie's product pages, the water is always cold, with some styles machine washable and others hand wash. If you can't find the tag, cold water and a gentle approach are the safest place to start.
Can you put shapewear in the dryer? It depends on the style. Pieces like the Lena Shapewear Tank Top and the Convertible Shaping Camisole say tumble dry low, while others, like the Rachel Shaping Legging, say line dry. Follow your tag, and if you can't find it, line drying is the more cautious option.
Can I bleach or iron shapewear? Check your tag first, since instructions vary by style. The Rachel Shaping Legging says do not bleach, do not iron and do not dry clean, while the Lena Shapewear Tank Top and Convertible Shaping Camisole say to use non-chlorine bleach only and not to dry clean.
Should I wash shapewear with other clothes? Follow your tag. The Rachel Shaping Legging asks for a gentle cycle with like colors, so washing similar shades together on a gentle setting is a good habit.
What if my shapewear doesn't have a care tag? Cold water is the common thread across Yummie's care instructions, and line drying is the more cautious way to finish. For a specific style, Yummie's customer care team can point you in the right direction.
How to Wash Shapewear So It Actually Lasts (Without Losing Its Shape)
Most shapewear care questions come down to one worry: what if the wash undoes the very thing I bought it for? It's a fair question, especially when you're about to rely on a few key pieces for party season.
The good news is that it's rarely complicated. The less tidy news is that there isn't one rule for every style, because care instructions differ from piece to piece. Here's what Yummie's own care instructions say, and how to read the tag on whatever you're about to wash.
The Short Version
Check the care tag first. Use cold water. Treat the dryer as optional, and if you do use it, keep it on low. If your tag says line dry, line dry it.
Start With the Care Tag
The tag inside your garment has the final word on your piece, since instructions aren't identical across styles. The Rachel Shaping Legging in 360Sculpt™ Cotton is machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors, then line dry. The Lena Shapewear Tank Top and the Yummie SoftServe™ Convertible Shaping Camisole are both machine wash cold and tumble dry low. A few styles call for hand washing instead, so it's worth never assuming one piece's instructions apply to another.
Cold Water Is the Common Thread
In the care instructions listed on Yummie's product pages, the water temperature never changes: it's cold. Whether the instructions call for a machine or a hand wash, none of them call for warm or hot water. If you've lost the tag, cold is the temperature Yummie's instructions point to.
Machine Wash or Hand Wash?
Most of the instructions listed say machine wash cold. For the Rachel legging, that means a gentle cycle with like colors, so wash it with similar shades rather than tossing it in with everything else. Some styles call for hand washing in cold water, so check before you load the machine.
Can You Put Shapewear in the Dryer?
It depends on the style, which is the honest answer. Some of Yummie's instructions allow it: the Lena tank and the SoftServe™ Convertible Shaping Camisole both say tumble dry low. Others say line dry, including the Rachel legging. Low is the hottest setting any of these instructions mention, so if you do use the dryer, that's the one to choose.
If your tag says line dry, hang it to dry. If you can't find the tag, line drying is the more cautious option.
What to Skip
Dry cleaning is off the table for the styles we’ve covered: the Rachel legging, the Lena tank and the Convertible Shaping Camisole all say do not dry clean. Bleach depends on the style. The Rachel legging says do not bleach and do not iron, while the Lena tank and the Convertible Shaping Camisole say to use non-chlorine bleach only. Check the tag on your own piece, but if it doesn’t say otherwise, skipping chlorine bleach and the dry cleaner is a sensible place to start.
A Quick Reference
Here are the instructions listed on three of Yummie's styles, side by side. Always follow the tag inside your own piece.
Style
Wash
Dry
Also noted
Rachel Shaping Legging (360Sculpt™ Cotton)
Machine wash cold, gentle, with like colors
Line dry
Do not bleach, iron or dry clean
Lena Shapewear Tank Top
Machine wash cold
Tumble dry low
Non-chlorine bleach only, do not dry clean
Convertible Shaping Camisole (Yummie SoftServe™)
Machine wash cold
Tumble dry low
Non-chlorine bleach only, do not dry clean
Before Party Season
Whether the new piece is a bodysuit for the party or a pair of shaping leggings for the days in between, read the tag before the first wash so you know exactly how to handle it all season. If you're also looking after bras and bralettes, how to care for your bras covers those separately.
Where to Shop at Yummie
● Shapewear Tanks & Camis: base layers for under any outfit
● Shaping Bodysuits & Dresses: all-over smoothing in one piece
● Shaping Leggings: waistband shaping for everyday wear
● Shapewear Underwear: briefs, thongs and more
● Shapewear Shorts: thigh and tummy support under dresses and skirts
● 360Sculpt™ Cotton Shapewear: shaping in breathable cotton
● Yummie SoftServe™: silky, temperature-regulating styles
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wash shapewear? Start with the care tag inside your garment, since instructions vary by style. In the care instructions listed on Yummie's product pages, the water is always cold, with some styles machine washable and others hand wash. If you can't find the tag, cold water and a gentle approach are the safest place to start.
Can you put shapewear in the dryer? It depends on the style. Pieces like the Lena Shapewear Tank Top and the Convertible Shaping Camisole say tumble dry low, while others, like the Rachel Shaping Legging, say line dry. Follow your tag, and if you can't find it, line drying is the more cautious option.
Can I bleach or iron shapewear? Check your tag first, since instructions vary by style. The Rachel Shaping Legging says do not bleach, do not iron and do not dry clean, while the Lena Shapewear Tank Top and Convertible Shaping Camisole say to use non-chlorine bleach only and not to dry clean.
Should I wash shapewear with other clothes? Follow your tag. The Rachel Shaping Legging asks for a gentle cycle with like colors, so washing similar shades together on a gentle setting is a good habit.
What if my shapewear doesn't have a care tag? Cold water is the common thread across Yummie's care instructions, and line drying is the more cautious way to finish. For a specific style, Yummie's customer care team can point you in the right direction.