And finally, the details youโve been waiting for on my FUN (first ever) Spanx experience! ๐
WARNING: This is a very revealing review, lol.
Not only will I show you photos of โmy underwearโ (er, undergarments โ the more appropriate term!), Iโm also going to share the nitty gritty details about โthe spanx experienceโ โ you know, the things you REALLY want to know. ๐
I also decided to try a cheaper knockoff brand of shapewear, just to compare them โ and find out if Spanx is really worth the price. Wait until you see what I discovered in THAT experience. ๐ฏ haha โ Ack! ๐
(Brace yourself โ there are scary picturesโฆ)
Getting In & Out of Spanx Shapewear Undergarments
I was nervous about trying Spanx after hearing horror stories of people fighting to squeeze in and out of them, or having to CUT themselves out of one. LOL. Honestly, Spanx are pricey to be cutting off your body with scissors. ๐
Fortunately, that was not the case at all. I found it VERY easy to get on and off, yet it fit like a second skin. In fact, it felt fabulous! ๐ But yes, slipping in and out of it was as easy as bra & panties, or putting on pantyhose โ super easy.
It was so easy to get on and off, and so comfortable, that I wore mine 3 days in a row โ for 12+ hour days! I loved it so much I actually MISSED IT on the fourth day, lol.
Interestingly it didnโt get hot, or damp / sweaty / icky โ at all. It had great compression yet I didnโt feel squeezed or hot, even in the Orlando heat!
What About When You Have To Go Pee?!
I pee A LOT. Especially being in ketosis, as itโs a natural diuretic. Fortunately the model of Spanx I ordered has a very well made โpee holeโ (though Iโm quite sure it has a more proper name, lol). It was very well designed on this particular model, and made it easy to use the bathroom without having to take it off.
You do have to spread the opening apart to go pee. It has great coverage so you donโt have to wear undies (although you could if you just had to) but the hole works well for those frequent bathroom breaks. No getting undressed required!
Spanx Pee Tip: Just make sure โyour partsโ are positioned for a straight stream. ๐ haha. Itโs easy. Like I said, I wore mine 3 days in a rowโฆ and never got pee on mine!
Choosing The Right Spanx Shapewear
There are many similar models, but this one was a total WIN. I settled on that one after reading quite a few reviews, and determining there were slight differences between them all โ even though they look the same.
I chose an โopen bustโ model so I could wear my own bra, and also to avoid a chest flattening or โuni-boobโ effect. ๐ Highly recommended!
Getting the right size is key. I found the sizing chart & reviews on Amazon to be incredibly helpful for that. I ordered Size Medium (I am 5โ5โณ tall, 150-155 pounds, and wear a Size 10 in jeans). I got Rose Gold. That color goes GREAT under lighter colored clothes, so it was a great universal pick no matter what I wear it under.
I thought about the Slip, but honestly I was afraid there would be a bulge where it stopped at the top (a โmuffin topโ). Iโve experienced that before with compression panty shorts. I also wanted to be able to wear it under pant suits. Thatโs why I chose the full body style to wear with my own bra.
This model was perfect โ even for wearing under pants & jeans! The legs never crawled up, and they didnโt make a line or a dent under my dress or pants either. They were short enough for above the knee summer dresses too.
Iโll show you some photos belowโฆ
Iโll also show you a cheaper knockoff shapewear undergarment I tested, and how it FAILED. I discovered that Spanx is worth every penny! ๐
Where To Buy Spanx
As I mentioned, I ordered my Spanx on Amazon here. At the very least, check out the sizing chart and read the reviews at that link โ and make note of the model. If you decide to buy it in a local store, youโll be more informed when you go. ๐
BUT WAIT! ๐
If youโre an Ebates member, you can get cashback by ordering from either Amazon OR the Spanx website! If youโre not, itโs free to sign up:
Definitely sign up for Ebates before you shop online. Itโs quick & easy, plus youโll earn cashback on TONS of shopping you do online. I just recently signed up myself and already got my first cashback payment. ๐
(I earn commission on referrals and sales, when you sign up for Ebates or order Spanx through my links here, so thank you in advance for using my links! Thatโs what keeps this blog and all of my food diaries FREE for you!)
Spanx Photo Reviews & Proof!
Iโm going to show you some very revealing photos.
As a conservative southern woman, Iโm not one to flaunt my undergarments on the internet (lol) but I really want you to get a true image of what Spanx is like โ and why itโs the ideal shapewear (and worth every penny). Iโve included comparisons of a cheaper knockoff brand so you can see the difference for yourselfโฆ
Front view of the Spanx Open-Bust Bodysuit:
As you can see, it has very good coverage. And the open bust is absolutely perfect. If anything, it gives the girls a little lift. ๐ Below is a back view. As you can see, the back comes down low enough to wear with lower-back dresses:
This is the first dress I wore, which is a thin clingy Spring/Summer dress. The rose-colored Spanx did not show through at all, and it gave me nice smooth curves โ including a more shapely bum!
I even wore it under this soft, clingy shorter American Eagle dress. The legs stay in place, and theyโre short enough for even your summer dresses!
Notice ^ there are no lines showing under my dress. ๐ No lumps and bumps and panty lines โ nothing! Spanx gives you a VERY smooth look.
I discovered I was not the only one wearing Spanxโฆ
Apparently women everywhere are doing it!
Thatโs my friend Alice, and we had great fun comparing our Spanx experience. ๐
Actually, hers was a different brand and she said she had trouble going to pee in hers โ so she had to go up to her room and undress every time. LOL โ Spanx is definitely smart with their pee features!!
Speaking of other brands, I decided to test a couple myselfโฆ
I wonโt even bother looking up the name or link, because I do NOT recommend them. Iโll show you one, and you can see why for yourself. Here it is โ the first time I put it on the โweird fitโ was immediately obvious:
It has an extra large โpee holeโ (again, Iโm SURE there is a proper term for that, lol โ sorry!). You might think thatโs a perk when youโre reading the reviews, but as you can see aboveโฆ it creates a weird โsqueeze outโ bulge effect at the top of your thighs.
I have fatty thighs, and that was just gross ๐ lol. Plus it will definitely show through in my lighter dresses, or in slacks. Ack! ๐ฏ
I managed to get a better fit by pulling it way up, but I did find I needed to wear panties with this one โ due to the gaping hole.
Hereโs a full front view of the cheap knockoff:
Hereโs a back view. As you can see, it comes up WAY high in the back โ and your butt hangs out. ๐ That creates a weird fatty bulge too, lol. This is not ideal if your dress has a lower back. Oh โ and this one WAS hard to get in and out of!!
Youโll also notice you can still see my rolls & dips โ the shape of my actual body โ under that one. It has hardly ANY compression or shaping factor to it compared to the Spanx:
Then thereโs the weird top and strapsโฆ
And thereโs my famous โarmpit titsโ for you. ๐ haha.
It doesnโt fit under your bra right, and Iโll show you why that matters in a second. But the thick straps were awkward and kept rolling up. Plus they created more of an โunderam bulgeโ โ making me look even more dumpy than I do without shapewear on! ๐
I put on this cute American Eagle dress, and it looked fine. As long as I stood totally still, lol.
Hereโs the cold hard truth:
That picture ^ says it all. UGH!!
I swear that undergarment made me look WORSE than wearing none at all!
Cheap shapewear or Spanx knockoffs are a total waste of money.
In contrast, hereโs me wearing Spanx againโฆ feeling comfortable, confident & happy:
Hereโs another photo of me โsitting in Spanxโ happily:
BIG difference, right?!
(yes, I got photo-bombed, lol)
This is the ONLY shapewear undergarment Iโll EVER wear from now on:
I was VERY impressed with Spanx, and with how comfortable it was to wear โ and the HUGE difference it made! Not only in how I looked, but also how I FELT.
I wasnโt self conscious and fidgety with my clothes (like usual, lol) but insteadโฆ confident and HAPPY. Iโve never had underwear make me feel so great, lol.
Spanx was worth EVERY penny! ๐
Again, this is the one I ordered for myself, and highly recommend:
SPANX Slimmer & Shine Firm Control Open-Bust Bodysuit
What about you โ have you ever had a Spanx Experience?
Iโd love to hear about it!! Leave a comment and letโs discuss. ๐
I hope this โrevealing reviewโ helped you make a decision for yourself. I wish I had discovered Spanx YEARS ago. I love looking better โ smoother, curvier, sexier โ but the biggest perk for me personally was how GREAT I FELT.
Confidence shows, and lights you up! When you feel great about yourself, you shineโฆ and thatโs even more beautiful than any physical feature ever could be.
Donโt forget to Sign up for Ebates & Get Cashback!
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
p.s. My bras are Victoriaโs Secret. Wearing the right undergarments makes ALL the difference, and theyโre worth the investment. They last, they work, and they make you look and feel fabulous! Our bodies are not perfect, but on our weight loss journeyโฆ we might as well feel and look the best we possibly can! ๐ *cheers*
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You said it felt like a second skin and Iโd be curious (being peri-menopausal with hot flashes) if you know if it is hot to wear? I know you arenโt at that stage in your life yet but you were in Orlando wearing it and I assume it was warm there. How was it wearing in humid hot weather? Iโm worried I would feel suffocated wearing it during one of my hot flashes and would love to hear yours and others opinions in regards to that. And kudos for you for bearing it all for your review that takes guts LOL!
Hi Tawnya! ๐ I was JUST adding that bit to my post above actually. It didnโt get hot, or damp / sweaty / icky โ at all. It had great compression yet I didnโt feel squeezed or hot, even in the Orlando heat!
That really surprised me because it was very humid. I donโt know what Spanx are made ofโฆ Iโm guessing MAGIC lol. It literally felt like a second skin, MY skin, but better โ tighter, curvier, smoother. ๐
Awesome good to hear feedback from someone I know and trust, thanks! ๐
I am 64 have went through menopause I am postmenopausal I still have hot flashes sometimes but my Spanx are cool I wear them all day everyday you will love them if you get the right ones and not the cheap ones I know how to get in and out of them fast enough to use the bathroom now I do not do the open bra because that mean I have to get naked to use the bathroom take off blouse or shirt then the pants and all that no I just do the Spanx that come up to my bra the shorts not the briefs but I like them I get mine for me Lane Bryant good luck and Iโm not a little woman Iโm a big woman
I agree Venessa. They are not hot at all, and definitely nice and breatheable! The Spanx brand at least. I can also wear mine all day with total comfort, even in the heat. ๐
the Spanx inventor, Sara Blakely, has an interesting backstory. Check her out at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Blakely
I do love her story. I was reading up on that last week. ๐ Sheโs done some great interviews too!
LOL Lynn โ great review! I have been wearing Spanx high waist shapers for years and love them. I also wear the high waist pantyhose with the *gusset* (thatโs the word!) opening to make it easy to use the restroom (urinate anyway). LOL again for your description. I love the Spanx slip too โ no panties just the slip which you can wear with your own undewear. The high waist shapers are my favorite though because they hold in my pork chop thighs and trim my tummy wonderfully.
Tawnya โ I do not sweat in my Spanx even while dancing at weddings, they must be made of a โwickโ fabric that does not hold moisture. Iโm not a fan of the open bust shaper but whatever, to each girl her own choice- bottom line is Spanx products are great. I find them more time consuming to get into but not super difficult and they *are* comfortable (to me). Congrats to you, Lynn for having the confidence to review these products but I must say you look GREAT so you should not be embarrassed!
P.S. The high waist shapers (and regular at-waist shapers) do not have a gusset but they are very easy to take up and down when using the restroom! Really! ๐ Sometimes I wear them with regular knee highs with pants for work.
Cathy, I wear the โhigh-waistโ shapers and it does have the gusset. Also, โThanks for giving us the โrightโ word for it!
Awesome! I canโt wait to try more of their products. ๐ Iโm tempted to test out their pants and swimwear even!
Cathy, thanks for sharing that about the sweats not being an issue. ๐
Just ordered the same one , thanks !!
Youโll LOVE it, Edie! ๐
It looks amazing and I would love to be able to wear this. However, if you suffer from urinary incontinence, the open โpee holeโ is not a good thing.
You can wear underwear with it if you want to โ I just didnโt. But you certainly can. The โpee holeโ is not actually open all the time. It has great coverage. You have to open it to go pee. ๐
Zuilly sometimes has GREAT prices on Spanx too!!!!
http://www.zulily.com/e/spanx-by-sara-blakely-177258.html
Thanks for such an in-depth post with pictures! I really want to order but after my last experience with a โspanx knock offโ Iโm very hesitant! Let me explain. My fianceโ invited me to an evening service at his church and of course I wanted to look my best as his family was going to be there also. Slipping on my new โnot spanxโ high waisted shaper along with panty hose a new dress with matching jacket I was ready to go. It looked greatโฆif I stood up perfectly straight and didnโt move. It wasnโt long though until the waist rolled down and the legs rolled up AND my body temperature was reaching a critical level. At one point during the service my son asked why my face and neck were so red! I had to have some relief. I was hotter and more miserable than the hell the preacher was talking about. Finally during a lengthy prayer I slipped off to the restroom and stripped off the spanx wanna be, panty hose, and bra. My bra went in my purse but the other went straight in the trash can! I then went outside in the 30 degree weather to cool down, even squatting down to cool all parts of me!! When I finally went back inside, there I set in church naked under my dress next to my financeโs mother. So please, if anyone else has great feedback on the spanx Lynn is wearing let me know. I need to build my confidence before ordering!!! Lol
lol Marti โ what a GREAT story!!! hahahaha ๐
You saw my experience with the knockoff above. It was HORRIBLE. It made me look worse than I do naked! ๐ The Spanx brand is NOT hot at all. I donโt know what itโs made of but it doesnโt even get damp in heat & humidity. I was shocked at that. And it never rolls. Or squeezes. ๐ Youโll LOVE it!!
Iโve never wanted spanx more. Thanks for the review, best one Iโve ever seen!
Hi Lynn! I loved your review and found it so informative that I actually just ordered the same undergarment as you have! Thanks for your brutally honest and brave article. Lol. Take care.
Iโm so glad you all found this helpful. It was REALLY hard for me to put it out there. ๐ ๐ lol. I am going to order this same model again, and also get it in a couple of other colors.
I always find something I totally LOVE and then it gets updated or taken off the market, and Iโm left crying โ wishing Iโd stocked up. ๐ haha Like my lip gloss, which was discontinued, and now I have to pay 5x more for it on eBay! ๐
So yes, Iโm off to order a few more myself. Iโm in love. ๐
Thank you for putting the info out there, I Love My Spanx! Iโm going to purchase the โfull-bodyโ next time in place of the high waisted. I am trying to learn the secret to โpeeingโ without having to remove. Any tips? Thanks!
Hi Marsha ๐
Iโll just be totally blunt and graphic if thatโs okay. I mean, after all, you just saw me in my underwear ๐ lol.
Your model and mine both have the โgussetโ (what I called โthe pee holeโ lol). You pull up your skirt and make sure itโs out of the way and not dipping into the toilet of course. Then position your gusset for easy accessโฆ
Open the gusset and position your โpartsโ for a straight stream. It helps if you lean forward slightly and keep your hand in place โ to position/control your stream.
These tips will also come in handy if you ever find yourself having to โpop a squatโ (Iโm from Tennessee, lol) in the woods, off the side of a boat, or in a public restroom. ๐
It does help to concentrate, to really need to PEE, and to control the start/stop so you get a strong stream instead of a dribble. And now Iโm blushing. ๐ haha
Well, itโs 2019 now and your review is still coming in as the best review out there. Thank You so much for doing this for us.
Iโm going to order. Iโve had the knock off brands only to roll down at the waist constantly. I kept pulling it back up. It started with it being just higher than the natural waist. Within 4 hours, it was so stretched it could have been pulled over my head! I went to the rest room, removed it and stayed bare under my clothes for the next few hours. I felt such relief when I took them off. The shape wear was squishing my organs, I got such heartburn. Immediately felt better after removing them. I canโt tolerate restrictive clothing. My daughter is getting married so I need shape wear. My research brought me to this page. Iโll order the one you got. Iโm just concerned because Iโm shorter. Iโm 5โ 2 1/2 and weigh 135 but 137 at night. Iโm afraid if I buy a size smaller Iโm in for a night of โprison in spanx โ. Thatโs what I call it.
Lynn โ I totally laughed out loud at your pictures of the knock-off brand. Youโre so normal and real and that is what real people look like in those damn things. Iโm going to order a Spanx even though I donโt have anywhere to wear it until June. BTW, Iโve been one of those people who cut the cheapy ones off with scissors. Theyโre creations from Hell. LOL.
lol Cay โ it was scary and sad wearing it and seeing myself look THAT bad, haha. And to think I paid for something to make me look like that!! ๐ Ack!
You might be surprised at how often you wear your Spanx, even before whateverโs coming up in June. ๐ Iโm in love with mine, and want to wear it all the time now! ๐
I ordered one straight from here using your link so I hope that worked and you get the commission. You sure as hell have earned it being the moderator/fearless leader of this group. : }
Thank you!! ๐
Lynn, I was just wondering if you have tried Assets by Spanx that they sell at Target, Kholโs and Penneys. I have worn the camisole but it does smash the girls, like you said. Although it was comfortable. I have trouble with the open front (in other brands) as the straps are so far to the side they hurt under my arms. Do you have this problem with the Spanx?
Hi Deborah,
I havenโt tried those. The nearest stores are a 2 hour round trip for me, which is why I ordered mine online.
The straps on the model I got were perfect. At one point I felt like the straps were tight on my arms, but I realized the thing had scooched down a bit and I just had to put it all back in place. That was only once in three days though. ๐
I would love to try some of the tanks and other tops, but the whole point of shapewear (in my opinion) is to look MORE shapely โ not flatter in certain areas. ๐
I just bought a Spanx at macyโsโฆit is a Macyโs exclusive style it says. I am loving it too. It goes from mid thigh to under my bra. It does have some small straps you can loop to your bra to keep it up if you want, just havenโt figured out how to use themโฆ I donโt have too much roll down, and I can wear it with jeans or leggings and you donโt see a line on my thigh. I am tall- 5โ11โ so I worry about one piece garments not being long enough. Are the straps adjustable?
Hi Cynthia,
I love that too โ that you can wear them with jeans, leggings, pant suits, etc. ๐
YES, the straps are adjustable! I didnโt realize they were, lol โ but then Iโm short waisted (short torso). But yes, they are adjustable like bra straps. ๐
Years ago I bought a Spanx similar to the one you recommend above. At that time all of the model covered the boobs. My friend and I (who went shopping together) are large breasted. Our boobs were smushed flat and pushed out under our arms. Nasty look. My friend loves to sew so she looked at the construction and decided it wouldnโt hurt the garment to cut out the breast. So we ended up with the look you have above. Loved Loved it. I still have it in my drawer but it is currently too small for me. I WILL fit into it again thanks to 90 day Challenge. Thank you!
Awesome, Kat! ๐ Yes, nothing like uni-boobs, or smashed boobs, or armpit tits as I like to call them. ๐ haha
Hi Lynn
Thanks so much for sharing.
I canโt seem to find the one you bought on the spanx website. They had one similar but not with the exact name as the one you bought. Would you mind helping me please. I have a gift card for their site and would love to purchase the one you bought.
Thanks so much!
Hi Susie,
Itโs unfortunately they donโt have that model on their website! ๐ If you search โshineโ in the searchbar at the top, they only have 3 Slimmer & Shine models on the site. Thatโs too bad. Try calling the phone number to see if you can use your gift card over the phone. ๐
Lynn, no big deal but I was wondering if you have been compensated by Spanx. I love the line also
No, I have not Gayle. ๐ And I purchased mine myself on Amazon at full price.
That said, I would love to work with them to review more of their products, and it would be great fun if I could score us a coupon code or a giveaway. ๐
You have no idea how helpful this is! I have a gorgeous dress that I bought to wear for a wedding that I am attending on April 23rd and Iโve been contemplating buying some type of undergarment like this. I have a general label slip but I really wanted something like this one you are recommending as the slip tends to ride up. Iโve ordered it and canโt wait to try it out! Thanks Lynn! You rock!
Iโm so glad, Alicia. ๐ This model I bought is PERFECT for dresses, pant suits, or anything you are dressing up and want to look your absolute best. Enjoy!!
Canโt find the Slimmer and Shine in many sizes on amazon, and Spanx doesnโt seem to carry it at all. They do have Slim Cognito, which looks similar to what you are showing. Do you know the difference?
I donโt, Linda โ but hopefully they will have more available on Amazon soon. I noticed they didnโt have that one on their website for some reason. My advice: read the reviews on Amazon between the different models. That will give you the best idea what to expect.
Why has my Spanx experience been so negative when everyone else seems to think theyโre the greatest? Iโve had 2 pair of the midriff to above the knee Spanx and when I wear them they both have this wiggly line straight up the front from the center seam. I can see the model you are wearing is seamless in the front, which is definitely a better look. Iโll try your model. Thanks for the in depth review.
Ah, youโre lucky Janice โ theyโre back in stock! ๐ This model can be hard to find, but I found mine on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/1PjpA99 and it was out of stock forever. Youโll LOVE this one!!
I have been offered the opportunity to distribute this product and while doing my research I came across your blog and read it with intent, thank you for this. Because of your blog, I have made my decision to be a manufacturerโs representative for this company and product here in the US.
Iโm glad, Sherman โ itโs a GREAT product and company. ๐
Thank you for the review, I appreciate it. I am having trouble finding the model you purchased. I canโt find it on Amazon (they have a small only), and on Macyโs I canโt find this model at all. Is it an older model and no longer being stocked? Help!
Have you tried BodyWrap shape wear? I swore by Spanx until I tried them. I buy the thong ones and they have firm control. Iโm 6โฒ and they fit nicely under my bra with no rolling.
Thank you for your reveling post. I have been fighting with shorts that donโt work very well and was wondering what to try next. They are out of stock in my size, bummer. Do you know if they get them back in? Thanks again for the post.
I just got some spanx for myself and my daughter. I hope it all goes well. I have not used mine yet because I am scared to wash them. How do I wash them without ruining them ? thank you
Hi Deanna ๐ They have washing & care instructions, but Iโve washed mine in the washing machine on cold โ then hang up to dry. And mine have lasted great! You will LOVE them. ๐ Enjoy!!
I didnโt see anyone ask if the spanx almost to the knee stay put or do they roll up on your leg like most do? Once I know for sure I will buy one and try it. Also do they run true to dress size or do you need bigger?
Hi Peggy ๐ No, they donโt roll up or ride up at all! Thatโs what I really LOVE about this model. I have even worn them under jeans and leggings. ๐
They have a sizing chart which I found to be accurate. I think I bought a medium when I was closer to a large (or teetering between a medium and large) and it worked out perfect for compression.
The great thing is how shapely it makes your bum look. ๐
I canโt find the style/color on Amazon ๐ Rats!
Spanx has some other open-bust mid-thigh styles available: http://amzn.to/2yT3hqP I really love this style because you can wear your own bra, and itโs flattering from top to bottom under your clothes โ even leggings!
I with you could have showed us if you had any belly fat or rolls.we only see you with the spaks on.
I really appreciate your feedback. After having surgery they recommend me to use one. Of course I tried the cheap ones and they rolled down. I was very dissapointed. Thanks to you I order mine. I will let you know as soon as I try it on.
Thank you
My oldest is getting married in the fall, I bought a gown I NEVER thought I would ever have the guts to wear, or even look at!!! My entire life I avoided clothes that โtouchโ me, if they werenโt baggy or even a little baggy, I passed on them. I recently lost 40 pounds due to being diagnosed with diabetes and starting to eat what I could. Anyway, I bought this gown, long sleeved, cold shoulder, fitted all the way to my knees. I had the guts to try it on for my husband and my mother. They were both speechless in a great way, and it did feel great on but I canโt get over my belly. Though MUCH smaller itโs still there. My question is, do spanx really hold in the belly??? Iโm comfortable with everything else, just my belly. I was think of getting the style that you had on in your story. I really want to feel great on that day so need a great โsucker innerโ as my daughter and I call them
Hi Renee,
How exciting. ๐ Congrats on losing 40 pounds, too. Doesnโt it feel GREAT to be able to wear fitted clothes?!
I find the Spanx brand specifically is great at tummy control, and also at making everything smooth between the waist and thighs โ all the little lumps & bumps. ๐ You definitely want a smooth look under a fitted dress. It made a HUGE difference in my midsection, where other brands failed me there. I tried three and Spanx is the one that made ALL the difference.
Youโll look and feel *amazing* that day, Iโm sure. ๐ You have enough time between now and then to work on some targeted firming and muscle toning exercises too, which would also help.
My favorite is the Ab Carver Pro: http://amzn.to/2CsmKA3 (I need to get back to using mine daily! lol) โ and Tricep Dips are great for toning your arms QUICK, and can be done anywhere. Those work super fast. ๐
Love the review and your honest approach to helping all of us. One thing I canโt figure out though, is sizing. Do I buy the size I AM or the size I WANT to be? If I am a XL but want to wear a slightly smaller dress, do I buy a L? Or do I buy an XL? Thanks so much! Was super worried about wearing this in the heat but feel comforted by your review.
Thank you Katherine ๐
I bought the size according to the size chart on the site. You want it to fit comfortably โ not be miserable โ but the compression is built into it.
I wore mine in the Austin HEAT last week, which felt like a sauna lol. They breathe really well. ๐
This is a fantastic overview. Well done. You have all the info I wish I could have seen in what felt like a million spanx product reviews Iโve been reading all day on Amazon ๐ haha
Thank you!!!!!
Iโm glad, Katie โ I know what you mean. ๐ I bought THREE to compare, and spent endless hours reading reviews myself. I still LOVE this one, and itโs holding up great!!
Please share bra style number. Love the look
Can you recommend which Spanx are best under slacks? It always advertises great under dresses and skirts but I wear pants most of the time and donโt want my
back end flattened in the process.
Thanks for any help you can provide!!
Mary
Hi Mary ๐ This Spanx style I wear under dresses also works great with slacks or even jeans! Itโs my ONE universal undergarment. It actually gives the backside a lift and much better shape under both pants and skirts/dresses โ unlike the cheaper brands I tried which gave NO shape whatsoever.
The off brand you tried is a cross between a stage 1 post surgical compression garment and a stage 2. The difference is, there was no compression and zippers/ hook & eyes for closer. Those are designed to wear for days and to pee & poo without taking off.
Anyhow, great review!
Thank you so much for posting this, along with the photographs which has helped me a lot to see the differences. Great topic, you look wonderful anyway but after reading and seeing the photos Iโll be looking into buying the one youโve modelled.
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this detailed post, it was VERY helpful All the love from Sweden /Tess
Having wore many shapware I found it does hold me in but this is a big but it made me look straight like a board I wNt curves in my shapwezr do they make shapeware that would give e me curves at waist