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Melinda Sullivan • Aug 31 • 3 min read
Yen Japney, Founder of CurveSculpting®
Meet the Woman Behind CurveSculpting®
CurveSculpting® started with one simple mission: to make shapewear that actually fits real women — curves, hips, belly pouch and all.
Founded by Yen Japney, CurveSculpting® was born from frustration. She struggled with waist trainers that were too long for her short torso, uncomfortable for her bust, and didn’t cover her lower belly pouch.
“I wanted something that didn’t hurt, didn’t roll, and didn’t give me that weird boob shelf,” Yen says. “So I designed it myself.”
CurveSculpting® is about more than shaping. It’s about confidence, comfort, and celebrating your natural curves — every single day.
About CurveSculpting® | Waist Trainers for Curvier, Snatched Shapes
How CurveSculpting® Was Born
I’ve always had a square body shape, and my journey with waist training started in my early twenties. I wore all the popular trainers out there — but none of them molded to my body the way I wanted.
Being quite busty, I found that most waist trainers pushed my boobs up too much, felt uncomfortable, and didn’t work with my shorter torso. They’d dig into my hips, cause bulging, or miss the lower belly completely. That’s when I thought — why isn’t there a trainer that actually fits real body types?
That lightbulb moment led me to design the very first CurveSculpting® Waist Trainer — one that curves under the bust, covers the lower stomach, and is strong, adjustable, and shockingly comfortable.
My mum (left) and me (right). She inspired everything CurveSculpting® stands for — strength, style, and showing up with confidence.
Our best-selling Strap + Zipper Waist Trainer is the result of that design breakthrough. Made with nine strong steel bones, a longer front panel to flatten lower belly areas, and a curved underbust shape — it helps create an hourglass waist without discomfort.
Not sure where to start? Browse our full Waist Trainer Collection or explore our Shapewear for Curves.
"I’ve tried every waist trainer — this is the only one that actually flattens my lower belly and gives me curves. It’s a game changer!"
— Verified Customer
Real Questions from Real Women — Answered by Yen
Please explain to us for those that don’t already know: What is a waist trainer?
“A waist trainer is a shaping garment used to target the abdomen specifically for the purpose of correcting the body shape, assisting in helping the posture, and achieving ultimately a more curvier body shape, and a ‘snatched’ waist.”
How long does it take to see results from using a waist trainer, and are the results permanent or semi-permanent?
“If you follow a regimen and discipline yourself, a waist trainer can start showing results in as little as four weeks. We recommend 4 hours to start with and then gradually increase up to 8 hours per day.
Waist training works best when you pair it with exercise and a balanced diet. Results are semi-permanent, but with consistency, it can absolutely reshape your body over time.”
Does waist training flatten out the stomach area long term?
“Waist trainers use firm compression to flatten your stomach, giving your figure a classic hourglass silhouette. The flattening happens immediately and continues the longer you wear it. Your waist can reduce by several inches with consistent use. But consistency is key!”
Does using a waist trainer result in making our bottom area look bigger?
“The CurveSculpting® Waist Trainer can create the appearance of rounder, more luscious hips by compressing your waist, which makes your bottom area appear bigger by comparison. It’s an illusion — but it works!”
How does the CurveSculpting® Waist Trainer differ from others on the market?
“Standard waist trainers are usually straight all the way around and uncomfortable — no curve, weak structure.
Ours has a curved underbust design so it doesn’t push your chest up too high, and it molds to your body. With 3 adjustable hooks, you can tighten it over time as your waist gets smaller.”
In keeping up with the Kardashians, who are huge fans of waist trainers — can we expect to see a similar hourglass shape from CurveSculpting®?
“Funny story — before we launched, I wanted to test Kim Kardashian’s Skims waist trainer to see if they had solved the same problems we were working on. But theirs was just like all the others.
Our customers and influencers said ours worked better — @misszedd even said in her YouTube video, ‘Skims waist trainer is so thin, when I put it on, it creates uneven bulges — not a smooth curve.’ That gave us all the confidence we needed.”
Is a waist trainer the same as a corset?
“They’re not the same. Corsets are stiff, restrict your breathing, and crush your organs. Our waist trainers are flexible and breathable — they shape your waist without hurting your body. And they’re way easier to put on and take off.”
Why does a waist trainer make us look better in our clothing?
“The CurveSculpting® Waist Trainer hugs and sculpts your figure, cinching in the waist and giving that ‘S’ curve. It makes anything you wear look more flattering, especially dresses.”
Want to see real results?
Check out our Before + After Gallery to see what CurveSculpting® can do for you.
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