Spanx

[~Sheila~ 0]

Has anyone tried these?

Im curious just how much they'll suck my gut in. :w00t:

[KristeyK 8]

However, they don't suck you in a whole lot. I like them really for the fact that they smooth out what's there. (If that makes sense to you.) I am pre-op though, so I'm hoping as the weight comes off they'll be able to help me keep the gut sucked in a little bit.

I can also tell you they are 1,000% more comfortable than anything else like that I've tried. (And work just as well.)

[katiebug 6]

This is good to know. I was also curious...

[amsderb 1]

I hear great things about them...I am going to get some but it seems hot for summer in AZ....I think it helps with support of that extra gut if you know what I mean...the apron.....so until plastics as I loose maybe???

[Jachut 487]

I think the point is not so much to suck you in to change your size as to smooth you out? I have one or two garments like Spanx that are invaluable under a few things I have, one very light pair of dress pants that show terrible VPL, highlight cellulite etc. They fit me, I dont need to be sucked in to wear them but the fabric is light and flimsy - also a jersey dress. You cant wear regular underwear becuase of VPL. And the only think that looks tackier than VPL is VPL from a g-string, ergh, so that's not the answer.

[amsderb 1]

Jachut!! You look great by the way!!! I hate VPL from thongs on my DD....some day maybe I'll try a pair...LOL

[KristeyK 8]

I hear great things about them...I am going to get some but it seems hot for summer in AZ....I think it helps with support of that extra gut if you know what I mean...the apron.....so until plastics as I loose maybe???

They're actually not too bad to wear here during the summer. Now, if you're going to be outside all day then I wouldn't wear it. I did all the time under my work uniform and whenever I went out. The only time I was ever really miserable were the days when I was outside for more than 30 minutes and it was 118 and the storms were building up so it was humid. (Well, humid for us!lol)

And yeah, they do suck you in a TINY bit, but they're more for smoothing you out. (PERFECT for that evil VPL and cellulite ook!!!)

[MacMadame 81]

I love mine because NO MORE WEDGIES! I get horrible wedgies from regular underwear, even if I buy it a size too big for me. My fat butt just sucks that material right in like a black hole.

Plus, they get cleaner in the wash.

[sophiekitty 0]

Spanx are great. They are much more comfortable than other brands that I've tried.

[SamieTeacher 0]

I bought 2 pair of Spanx at Lane Bryant...one pair were like shorts the other were capri length. They do smooth, but I don't need smoothing...I need sucking in! When I wear a cute dress, I need tummy control. Spanx just don't do it for me!

[~Sheila~ 0]

Thanks all for your replies...I might have to agree with SamieTeacher. I need sucking in, not smoothing out.

Thanks though!!

[Marimaru 7]

When I have something that sucks me in too much, I feel ill after a while. I use them to smooth me out to look better under things.

[luvinke 0]

I love them too, they smooth me out especially in white so that my legs don't look like mashed potatoes. They also give me a little tummy control which it never hurts to have. I just wish I can find a shorter pair for my petite frame. The regular short ones fit me like capri's.