Ladies..., talk to me about Spanx!

mommymovingmountains

Or what ever brand you use. Where do you get them? About how much are they? What color did you get? Do they roll up when you wear them? Should I get the higher waist type? I need details I posted in my blog that I was asked when my baby is due (not fun). Thanks for you help!

HoLLyZ82

i LOVE spanx definitely go with the higher waist ones. i have nude colored. they dont roll either and make your shape much more appealing. kinda smooths everything out go the spanx website. they have tons to choose from.

hollyb9871

I have one pair that are more spandex than not! I love them, got them at Kohls for $15? I think they are Fila brand. They are a little higher on the waist but not covering belly button. Spandex have a nasty habit of cutting you off and giving you a muffin top especially if they are lower cut. Some are really snug, compressing things into place. Others just have a little spandex to hold the shape. Unfortunately, you have to try several on to see what works for you. Sometimes the side seems that are supposed to flatter your shape make it much worse. Color wise all mine are black!

Disregard the above I read spandex not Spanx! Ha I need more sleep. I do have a pair of spanx or some off brand, in black higher waist haven't worn them in ages but at the time I bought them they were sorely needed.

LeAnn_Mae

I just ordered (and received) the Biggest Loser Bust and Tummy shaper. It does roll up a bit but if you can tuck it into your jeans it works really well!

missxlaur

i have spanx that go about halfway down my thigh and all the way up under my chest. i absolutely LOVE them. they smooth out the little bump in my stomach and make my love handles less noticeable. the only problem i've found with them is that they are a little tight up under my chest so they almost give me a bit of a muffin top on my back, if that makes sense. they are THE BEST under formal dresses or any kind of tighter fitting dress though.

SpaceMarkus

Being a costumer and theater person, I end up wearing something like spanx for various outfits. I've had some really good luck with the Target Accents. Half the price of Spanx, but made by Spanx

HoLLyZ82

just wanted to add that i have tried many different kinds of slimmers and spanx by far beat them all. they are pricier but worth it and they last forever. totally seemless with whatever you wear

GoldenGirl1979

i've used target brand "assets" & they work pretty well! i'd go w/the high waist option. they are around $20 a pair... wow... just thought abt the fact that i haven't used any "shape wear" in over a month...

dawnna76

I have a bunch of different kind of spanx, tummy control, but and thigh, all over, you name it. I get them at the maidenform store. They always make me look so nice underall my fitted dresses and slacks.

BrickHouse2011

i have SPANX. I have been wearing them for like 4 years. MIne do not roll down or make you have a muffin top because they are high waisted the come all the way up the under the breast and it is seamless. I love it so much. It just smoothes me out and make me all curvy. Oh and my Butt, it just looks soooooo good!

Anidorie

I wear a corset when wanting to look skinny. My mother has worn the spanex for years. She loves them. She got a magical kind from jcpennys for $25. It i slike a bra and then it keeps going all the way two mid thigh! it squishes it all in there and you have no muffin top because guess what? it covers it all. I dont know if you would be interested in that or not. i just wear a lace up corset that has butt padding ( i have a little butt) and goes all the way up!

carpar1

I love my Spanx scoop neck tank with lace trim, purchased on QVC, they also sell Spanx at Stein Mart and Marshall's. Comfortable and long, I tuck it in my pants and it does not roll up. I tried other brands sold in department stores and they were not as comfortable as Spanx.

SoFancySoBlessed

YOU CAN PURCHASE THEM AT JC PENNY'S LAST I CHECKED AND YOU SHOULD GO IN AND HAVE THEM MEASURE YOU DO THAT YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT SIZE WILL WORK...GOOD LUCK

MinnieInMaine

I used to have the Spanx that went from just under my bra down to about halfway down my thigh. They definitely helped smooth everything out! Got them at Lane Bryant - they're kind of expensive (can't remember exactly but maybe $70) so if you think you'll be donig well and dropping sizes, you might want to check out the less expensive options.

RoxMyWorld

SPANX.......LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!!

momma3sweetgirls

I have a pair of nude colored high waisted Spanx. I've only worn them once with a little black dress a few years ago. They did the trick of smoothing out the lumps! The only problem I had was having to go to the bathroom. There's a small opening in the crotch that even a man would piss on if he went...not terribly practical. So, you've really got to pull them down to go. It's not easy to stuff yourself into it in the first place! I suggest not drinking anything while you wear them! ha ha!

mommymovingmountains

I have one pair that are more spandex than not! I love them, got them at Kohls for $15? I think they are Fila brand. They are a little higher on the waist but not covering belly button. Spandex have a nasty habit of cutting you off and giving you a muffin top especially if they are lower cut. Some are really snug, compressing things into place. Others just have a little spandex to hold the shape. Unfortunately, you have to try several on to see what works for you. Sometimes the side seems that are supposed to flatter your shape make it much worse. Color wise all mine are black!

Disregard the above I read spandex not Spanx! Ha I need more sleep. I do have a pair of spanx or some off brand, in black higher waist haven't worn them in ages but at the time I bought them they were sorely needed.

That's ok! I also have those in pants (Fila from Kohls) and I love them too!

mommymovingmountains

Being a costumer and theater person, I end up wearing something like spanx for various outfits. I've had some really good luck with the Target Accents. Half the price of Spanx, but made by Spanx

Thanks for the tip! I will look for them.

mommymovingmountains

i've used target brand "assets" & they work pretty well! i'd go w/the high waist option. they are around $20 a pair... wow... just thought abt the fact that i haven't used any "shape wear" in over a month...

Congrats on not needing it!

mommymovingmountains

I have a pair of nude colored high waisted Spanx. I've only worn them once with a little black dress a few years ago. They did the trick of smoothing out the lumps! The only problem I had was having to go to the bathroom. There's a small opening in the crotch that even a man would piss on if he went...not terribly practical. So, you've really got to pull them down to go. It's not easy to stuff yourself into it in the first place! I suggest not drinking anything while you wear them! ha ha!

I wondered about that! LOL

TDGee

One of my Doctor friends posted this on his Facebook the other day:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/03/28/134854281/doctor-to-teen-athletes-skip-spanx?sc=tw