Form-fitting garment

A form-fitting garment is an article of clothing that tightly follows the contours of the part of the body being covered.

A feature of Modern Western societies is the popularity of form-fitting clothing worn by women, compared to equivalent male garments.

Some cultures and religious communities disapprove of form-fitting clothing, especially outerwear, which they consider to be immodest.

Clothing used in dance and in exercise, such as leotards, unitard, and swimsuits, are usually form-fitting.

Undergarments or foundation garments such as corsets, girdles, bodysuits, brassieres, and underpants are form-fitting to give a smooth line to the outer clothing.