https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585640 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:06:47 +0000 Aziraphale 585640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all your replies. It's interesting to see how mixed the replies are -- some women love them, some hate them. Not a lot of in-between.</p> <p>I have to say that I am not opposed to Spanx in principle. The ones I tried on were ridiculously tight, but perhaps I should try again, because some of you find them very comfortable. I have a few outfits which might benefit from shapewear, but I'm only willing to make a small sacrifice when it comes to comfort! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585377 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:09:09 +0000 anne 585377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember my grandmother wearing a girdle every single day! My Mum stopped wearing them after her marriage - Dad didn't like them </p> <p>I don't have any spanx - the prices are so high I baulk at them. I have a smoothing cami from Kmart that makes some effect but it is so hot there are 6 months of the year I wouldn't wear it</p> <p>In theory though, I am not opposed to wearing them - and perhaps if the right occasion came up I would splash out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585358 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:30:51 +0000 goldenpig 585358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I'm one of those suckers. I do actually have some Spanx, a full length slip and a boyshort. I've never actually worn them though. I bought them when I was updating my lingerie wardrobe and I thought as an apple, you had to have some (especially since I was posting K/R's on wrap dresses and I would get comments like "if you keep this you need to wear shapewear with it"). But I have to admit, I feel like it doesn't do a whole lot for me. In fact, it almost makes my tummy more prominent because it squeezes my tummy into a round tight ball. Does that make any sense? I've since learned to buy dresses that flatter my shape better (ruching and draping) without requiring shapewear. The only dresses I might consider wearing it with are my Bailey 44 ones, just because they're so body conscious. But I've just been wearing it without any shapewear and letting it all hang out (I'm lazy and like to be comfy!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585354 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:03:05 +0000 Scarlet 585354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair that I bought at a saleswoman's suggestion instead of a slip to wear under a knee-length cream colored gown with a slim fit over the hips because I didn't want VPL or see-through issues. She suggested that I size up for comfort, and they worked really well for this purpose. I wear them maybe once or twice a year like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585258 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:55:56 +0000 DonnaF 585258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Spanx or similar shapers. I avoid control top pantyhose wherever possible. When I was trying on dresses last week, however, I noticed that I was developing my mother's pudgy arms and bits and bulges all over. My answer is thick ponte knits and lined dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585144 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:45:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 585144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope and never will. I tried a pair on one time and felt like an overheated sausage. The most control I get is control top Hue tights and hose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-585140 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:44:18 +0000 Fruitful 585140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say we are all different body types with different flattery priorities. And although there was mention of just needing to exercise more, well I have weighed 50 kilos and still had a jiggly, cellulite butt and thighs. I could be skeletal on top and I would probably still have this. I like my shapewear because it means I can wear something thinner than a denim skirt without feeling naked in public. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-583293 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:43:44 +0000 Bagaline 583293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear spanx and other store brands in the low cut cami type that I wear with my own bra. I'm no spring chicken, a very round apple and, even after loosing 26 pounds, my tummy is still protruding. I don't mind the compression at all and I wear my shapewear every time I leave the house. I just love the smoothing effect it provides. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-583225 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:07:46 +0000 bj1111 583225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>mander...i wear spanx shapewear under skirts without tights for the same cooling sensation. i *hate* thigh rub. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-583100 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:26:49 +0000 Mander 583100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear various types of shapewear, but usually only under clingy dresses. Most of the time I also wear some kind of shorts under skirts, partly to prevent flashing people and partly to prevent discomfort as my legs rub together. Contrary to expectation, I actually feel much cooler when wearing them because my legs don't feel sweaty and sticky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-583067 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:06:06 +0000 HelenInCanada 583067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried a Spanx-like tummy-control garment before - and it was VERY uncomfortable and felt as though my blood circulation was being cut off! After the one event, I never wore them again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582965 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:11:29 +0000 lynne 582965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of different versions (shorts, high waisted, tights, etc) and while I don't wear them as often anymore since I retired I do still keep them around. I like the smoothing they give me under clingy dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582936 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:40:37 +0000 Laurinda 582936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Spanx! I tried a pair and the waistband rolled down and cut in within 5 minutes, yow. (I would have cut them off with a scissor, but wanted my cash back for the return).</p> <p>I do wear black lycra bike shorts or tights under summer frocks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582924 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:29:08 +0000 crazyone 582924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No spanx here! I might have a few pairs of control top hosiery I bought for other reasons, but I can't handle wearing compression garments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582920 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:26:49 +0000 Angie 582920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No spanx. And I very rarely shop for them with clients. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582898 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:03:47 +0000 texstyle 582898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No spanx - can't even imagine. I remember my mom's girdles when I was a kid. Not a pretty sight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx/page/2#post-582893 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:58:42 +0000 bj1111 582893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love my spanx. i wear them for smoothing and warmth on the winter. the two faced tights are so snuggly in the winter without much bulk.</p> <p>i also love their bras for back fat prevention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582880 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:49:07 +0000 Anonymous 582880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, one real Spanx and a department store brand. I am wearing one tonight at a formal dinner as the dress is snug....and I tried one last week under a dress I never wear as I look pudgy in it. I was very surprised how it smoothed out my less than lovely bits...but they do pinch after a while, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582875 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:41:26 +0000 teri 582875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own a few.... Wear them when I want an extra smooth finish in a fitted garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582868 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:37:06 +0000 modgrl 582868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have spanx high waisted pantyhose. I like the smoothing effect. Mostly I wear them because they are completely totally opaque, and give the impression of a deep, smooth blackness like no other hose out there. I also wear shapers and enhancers of ALL sorts that are not made by spanx. They can be hard to wiggle into but they don't hurt once they are on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582862 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:28:48 +0000 Diana 582862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't own any. The thought of wearing something that tight and constricting honestly makes me feel a bit panicky, especially since it would need to come up to my rib cage to avoid segmented worm syndrome. Things that are too tight around my rib cage and diaphragm give me something spasmy that feels like heart palpitations or a mild panic attack, which is not pleasant.</p> <p>My personal belief is that if I don't feel comfortable in it without something more than a slip or hose, then it's too tight/clingy for me to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582861 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:26:55 +0000 Emily 582861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own shapewear because I am uncomfortable with my body. I have a pair of the high waist shorts and a shaper cami, when I wear them I feel more confident and am reminded to practice good posture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582842 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:03:15 +0000 Anonymous 582842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't, mostly because I live in such a hot climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582841 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:00:24 +0000 Janet 582841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Spanx high-rise tights that I also like mainly for the smoothing aspect rather than actual compression. For fitted outfits like the tiered striped B44 dress I just feel better in them. I'm usually more concerned about smoothing out the bumpy bits at thigh/hip than belly, since belly is not my problem, so yeah, I do hate the "segmented worm" syndrome some tights and shape wear create. Hence the high-rise Spanx tights, which actually come up to the bra line.</p> <p>I also have a Spanx slip for similar uses. I like it pretty well and don't feel terribly constrained by it, but you'll never catch me wearing it in summer. Way too warm, which is useful in winter.</p> <p>I don't wear them very often (maybe once a month?), but they're helpful when I feel like I need some smoothing. Maybe my running capris have desensitized me to tight-fitting items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582834 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:54:40 +0000 Parsley 582834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I wear some sort of shapewear almost every day, and I can say that it doesn't have to be super constricting or uncomfortable. I have all sorts: The shaping cami that you can wear your own bra with, bodysuits with bra included, and high-waisted (up to just under the bust) shorts type ones.</p> <p>I look way better with a bit of smoothing through the midsection, and without it quite a few of my clothes wouldn't look very good on me. </p> <p>I don't see it as a replacement for "the hard-but-better way, with exercise and by pulling back from the table" as a previous poster said. I am working at losing a few pounds, and I certainly do exercise, but at any weight, my body looks better under certain clothes with a little smoothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582829 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:45:27 +0000 Claudia 582829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582824 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:43:10 +0000 Suz 582824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't. I used to have two pairs of...not sure what to call them...maybe tummy control underpants? They were nowhere near on the level of Spanx for compression. Just really light "smoothing" I guess you would say. I used them under jerseys that felt unforgiving. But I don't use them now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582818 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:34:53 +0000 Anonymous 582818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do own a pair of bike shorts, not made by Spanx. They give a very light compression. I used them as protection when I wear wrap dresses. I had to after the 2009 fiasco, where I flashed the entire city, while wearing a wrap dress + a backpack. The bag made the lining on the dress ride up, revealing my back portion. By means of reenactment, I believe I walked in this condition for at least half an hour. Thank God I was wearing boy shorts. You tube is clear, no one taped me so I'm golden:)<br /> I also have a couple panties that help with MT issues. I don't wear those often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582814 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:25:26 +0000 Meredith1953 582814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several pairs of spanx but find that I cannot be comfortable in them. I grew up in an age where no one wore any form of shapewear. They are too constricting so I don't wear them. Should just give them away. If I start to jiggle I'll just need to step my exercise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-own-spanx#post-582804 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:58:31 +0000 Anonymous 582804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Spanx or other shapeware for me, either. I tried them, but they aggravated my sciatica pain. If I size up to the point they don't hurt, I'm no longer "shaped," which negates the whole point of wearing them.</p> <p>Also, FWIW, when I had my gallbaldder surgery last week, the nurse made me wear some special socks that she said would prevent blood clots. They were really tight and uncomfortable, but she said they were the right size. After a while, my sciatica pain flared up big time, so I rolled those suckers down (they were knee high) to get some relief. I told the anesthesiologist that he could roll them back up right before surgery, and that's what he did. I was supposed to continue wearing them when I got home, but I couldn't bear to do so. I chose to keep myself walking around and moving, and that worked better.</p> <p>So in a nutshell, no constricting garments for me... ever! </p>