Fat suckers?

Dresses that cling look better with good foundation garments. They always have, regardless of size. It reduces jiggle and bumps. I'm not talking about clothes that are too tight, just knit garments that hug curves. I wear one with certain dresses when I'm going out, otherwise I schlep around in jeans and tees.

Your a man. Why are you commenting on women's foundation garments? I realize that yes they do make Spanx for men, but this is a ladies discussion. Spanx aren't noramlly used for everyday use, they are a special occasion item for that extra smoothness under clothing. A lot of celebrities wear them on the red carpet to make their clothes look better. Please stop telling us we think we are fat for wearing them.

And because I'm a man I can't have an opinion? Do you know for sure that Spanx aren't used for everyday use? If a lot of celebrities did crazy diets (and you know they do) would you follow suit? I've NEVER said you think you're fat for wearing them, I said I felt they were a crutch and that it may be hindering some from really achieving a physique that can be achieved.

Lol! Maybe we should put a fat sucker on ninerbuff's head! lol! Just kidding

Hey, I'm thick skinned............I like jokes!

My Mom and I call them "gut suckers" and I absolutely hate them. They are hot, itchy and make me feel like a sausage. My Mom however LOVES them. To each their own I guess. I have a lot more fun just buying clothes that are flattering to my shape. It takes longer and is more expensive sometimes and when you lose weight or shift weight they don't look the same anymore but I'm telling you I MUCH rather be comfortable. They also give me worse back fat. I rather have a roll on my tummy than 3 rows of back boobs from ill fitting clothes lol

I even wore my birthday suit under my wedding dress!!

Kudos! :drinker:

LOL

If its a cheat who cares! You can't hide your true self... bathing suit or nekked; so you wear one that fits under a dress to look less lumpy? It will not make you think your are "skinny" LMAO I have had occasions where they were useful but I certainly do not wear them often at all.

Spanx are the uber popular ones and most department stores have a section dedicated to them.

Who would like to see ninerbuff wear a pair of Spanx to his next big event ... under a tuxedo maybe ... in August ... in the tropics ... AFTER giving birth ... with the caveat that he must disrobe to urinate.

hahahahahaha.

I'm wearing Spandex in my avatar................not to hold up my butt, but to show I have curves.

Niner you are in a losing battle here. People have every right to their own opinion, but sometimes one should keep it to himself! Fat doesn't come off overnight. And some women have cellulite (that is genetic) Spanx are also great under white or cream pants because you can "freeball" it (sorry for that) and not have to worry about panty lines We are here working hard and getting results, if an under garment can aid in looking better in clothing that WE normally couldn't/wouldn't wear then go for it!!!!

It's nice that women are supporting each other here on the topic, but I don't think most here are looking from a male point of view either. Most males won't tell it to you in your faces, but when "checking you out" we aren't that naive to know who may be "hiding" what they really look like under their clothes. Hey if it makes you feel better about you, that's fine. Again, my main point was that I feel it's a crutch for those could achieve more rather than let a piece of stretching material compensate. Take the training wheels of the bike.

It's nice that women are supporting each other here on the topic, but I don't think most here are looking from a male point of view either.

It's one thing to offer an opinion about the way they look. It's another thing entirely to offer your opinion about WHY women wear them, when you, yourself have never done so.

That's jacka$$ territory you're skirting. So take me up on it! Wear a pair for a day to a special occassion. Then come back and reply whether or not you actually believe they are a crutch. And I'm not joking at all - if you are so opinionated on the matter, walk in our shoes.

Otherwise, you should probably shut it when it comes to our motivations about the under things we select.

I almost read this wrong with a F instead of an S i was about to say WHAAAAATTTT LMAO I think what you are referring to is Spanx they really push your fat in i will tell you that.. they worked wonders on my love handles lol

I used the target version of spanx hosery for my sis's wedding. They were awesome. I don't have Spanx bc they are so expensive. But, I have heard lots of good things about them.

P.S. lots of people use spanx- celebrities even.

It's nice that women are supporting each other here on the topic, but I don't think most here are looking from a male point of view either.

It's one thing to offer an opinion about the way they look. It's another thing entirely to offer your opinion about WHY women wear them, when you, yourself have never done so.

That's jacka$$ territory you're skirting. So take me up on it! Wear a pair for a day to a special occassion. Then come back and reply whether or not you actually believe they are a crutch. And I'm not joking at all - if you are so opinionated on the matter, walk in our shoes.

Otherwise, you should probably shut it when it comes to our motivations about the under things we select.

It's not hard to figure out why women wear them. Heck, even the infomercial will tell you it's to "hide" unsightly bulges and to create an illusion of a "thinner" body.

i would like to get one.... i have this really stubborn stomach that i'd like to smooth out... and i don't think anything apart from surgery will do the trick, after 2 c-sections, my stomach has a heap of loose skin.

but they are scary, i looked at target and they looked like the dark ages, so i freaked out and ran away... maybe i'll go into a lingerie store and ask for some advice one day.

my Sister in law wears them and she looks all smooth without the big bulgy excess skin on the tummy. babies, who'd have them?!*

and, i am a mum, and i do go to the gym 4-5 times a week for at least an hour at a time... i've worked hard, and will continue to work hard to lose more weight. but i would really be shocked and surprised if my stomach ever went back to looking flat in clothes again in this lifetime without surgery. i know it can happen, but that would take some pretty extreme dieting and fanatical exercise (even more fanatical than 5 times a week). I don't expect to ever wear a bikini again, but i'd like to look good in clothes, and i think that will either take surgery or a support garment.... nobody cares about women wearing bras, it's just expected of us, but when it comes to support, it's thought to be cheating... generally gravity isn't that great to women after their child bearing years, so we have to have a little support and help to look the best we can.

i would like to get one.... i have this really stubborn stomach that i'd like to smooth out... and i don't think anything apart from surgery will do the trick, after 2 c-sections, my stomach has a heap of loose skin.

but they are scary, i looked at target and they looked like the dark ages, so i freaked out and ran away... maybe i'll go into a lingerie store and ask for some advice one day.

my Sister in law wears them and she looks all smooth without the big bulgy excess skin on the tummy. babies, who'd have them?!*

and, i am a mum, and i do go to the gym 4-5 times a week for at least an hour at a time... i've worked hard, and will continue to work hard to lose more weight. but i would really be shocked and surprised if my stomach ever went back to looking flat in clothes again in this lifetime without surgery. i know it can happen, but that would take some pretty extreme dieting and fanatical exercise (even more fanatical than 5 times a week). I don't expect to ever wear a bikini again, but i'd like to look good in clothes, and i think that will either take surgery or a support garment.... nobody cares about women wearing bras, it's just expected of us, but when it comes to support, it's thought to be cheating... generally gravity isn't that great to women after their child bearing years, so we have to have a little support and help to look the best we can.

Okay so support from me here..........C sections cut muscle. Once muscle is cut, it will practically NEVER be the same again, so females that have had C sections may NEVER physically have the same flat abdomen they started with. I am a supporter of surgery when it comes to physical issues (sagging breasts, loose skin) that no exercise or nutrition can cure.

I wear one when I wear a dress.

As someone else stated, Spanx (or the equivalent) are useful for dresses/shirts that are clingy around the midsection to smooth everything out. However, there's one issue that I'd like to point out so someone doesn't wind up disappointed later. I have a fairly small waist compared to my stomach/hips, and that's something that's nice to show off every once in a while. If I wear Spanx, it just redistributes the fat from my stomach to up around my waist, and I lose that hourglass look. Depending on the dress, that might be ok, but sometimes I'd rather show off my true shape and deal with the fact that not every part of me looks the way I want it to (yet)... just something to consider.