lets talk spanx

[twoeeyy]

o.k. I know that the real answer to my question is a diet , BUT since we know that won't be happening before vacation my question is does anyone use spanx or some other kind of manufactured help for their bodies.

I have a pair of spanx but I don't like them, they flatten our your butt, and I don't want my butt flattened out. I like it the way it is Plus the legs roll up even though they are not suspose to. What I do want is something to help with my lower tummy, I need something that will make it look like it does when I suck it in .

 

[CarolA]

Which type of "Spanx"? The ones you buy in the hosiery dept? I have used those and don't think they are NEAR as nice as the ones in the "underwear" area. I wear Spanx boy Shorts almost exclusively. I like the no panty line look and the tummy control. They aren't going to "flatten" your tummy, that would take a girdle, but who wants to wear that at Disney? They do make it look flatter. However, they are pricey! I pay about $40 a pair!

 

[twoeeyy]

Which type of "Spanx"? The ones you buy in the hosiery dept? I have used those and don't think they are NEAR as nice as the ones in the "underwear" area. I wear Spanx boy Shorts almost exclusively. I like the no panty line look and the tummy control. They aren't going to "flatten" your tummy, that would take a girdle, but who wants to wear that at Disney? They do make it look flatter. However, they are pricey! I pay about $40 a pair!

Mine are the ' real spanx ' not the cheaper quality ones that they sell at Target etc.. I also paid about 40.00 I got them in a dept store ( macy's I think ). They are the long legged bottoms ( they come mid thigh )that come up to just under your bra. According to my daughter they make my stomach ' move less ' I do not like how the legs roll up and they make your butt look weird. TMI I am sure but my butt does not need any help, It is the one thing that I really like . Oh and they also roll down at the top

 

[Karlzmom]

o.k. I know that the real answer to my question is a diet , BUT since we know that won't be happening before vacation my question is does anyone use spanx or some other kind of manufactured help for their bodies.

I have a pair of spanx but I don't like them, they flatten our your butt, and I don't want my butt flattened out. I like it the way it is Plus the legs roll up even though they are not suspose to. What I do want is something to help with my lower tummy, I need something that will make it look like it does when I suck it in .

Can you provide more info on which products you are referring to? There are lots of SPANX options, and it would help to know which you are having problems with so we can help you troubleshoot. I have mixed feelings about the line, some have worked better for me than others...so i feel your pain

I swear your post with details wasn't here when I wrote this!

 

[twoeeyy]

o.k I just went on the web site it looks like they are the higher power panties.

 

[CarolA]

MIne are definintely "shorter" on both the top and the bottom. Maybe that's why mine don't roll? The boy short goes down just an inch or two on the leg and the "waist" is around the waistband of my shorts. You might try them on?

Checked the website. Mine are the "hide and seek" Girl Panty. I don't think they have as much "control power" in the back from reading the web.

I have a pair more like what you describe for "evening wear" but I would hate to wear them every day!

 

[lucigo]

Which type of "Spanx"? The ones you buy in the hosiery dept? I have used those and don't think they are NEAR as nice as the ones in the "underwear" area. I wear Spanx boy Shorts almost exclusively. I like the no panty line look and the tummy control. They aren't going to "flatten" your tummy, that would take a girdle, but who wants to wear that at Disney? They do make it look flatter. However, they are pricey! I pay about $40 a pair!

Do they roll down on your tummy? and do they roll up on your legs?

 

[jltwdw]

I bought a pair of Smooth Illusions 'gofigure' mid-thigh bodywear by Hanes last Dec. to wear to DH's work X-mas party (as an undergarment ). I bought the appropriate size according to the height/weight chart on the back, but when I took it out of the package at home, I could tell there was going to be trouble...they looked about size 4T...needless to say, they didn't come even CLOSE to fitting...they would have worked well for compression socks... I could give you such great detail of what I'd bought since they are still in the package on my dryer.

 

[CarolA]

Do they roll down on your tummy? and do they roll up on your legs?

No and no.

 

[Brooknwdw]

I bought a pair of the spanx as well..I believe they are the higher power ones (they are really high-waisted).
I was so disappointed. The DO stay up there (no rolling down) BUT, it is WAAAYY to much material for me. I guess I am short waisted because I could have pulled them suckers up to my armpits if I'd wanted to!
Plus for me, its not comfortable enough to wear them for any length of time, and I wouldn't be caught dead in anything that constricting in Disney!
Maybe I need some that are just panties..nothing higher or lower, like those Hide & seek ones.

 

[dakcp2001]

Not comfortable for a vaca! Id say skip em! If you are going out for a nice dinner at a fancy resteraunt or what not maybe while your there, but I would not suggest them for every day park hopping, youll be sweathy hot and uncomfortable.

I do have to say I love their tank top style for under tank tops, & that does wonders for the tummy, its really comfortable. But I had to buy a size above what they suggest, cuz the one in my size did roll up. That I could wear park hopping I think.

 

[CarolA]

Actually I find the Hide and Seek MORE comfortable for parks then regular panties..... No rubbing if you know what I mean! LOL!

 

[minkydog]

Doesn't it seem like you would be too hot wearing Spanx in Florida? I think I'd rather look fluffy than sweaty.

 

[TNKBELL]

Could you try wearing looser clothing? I know that's not what's considered "in", but it is much less revealing and cooler to wear a loose fitting cotton t-shirt than tanks or tummy hugging lycra-type materials. I have used spankx before, I guess I wasn't very impressed by them. But I certainly would only need them for special occasions, Disney is a place to be comfortable and cool.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[twoeeyy]

Personally I do not find them to be hot the only uncomfortable thing is the rolling. I Basically wanted to know what undergarmets people thought worked not if they thought Fl would be to hot. I am sorry if I am coming across as crabby it is just I have started to many threads over the years to have them turn different directions than the original question.

Each person has their own level of comfort, for example I wear 4 " heels to work everyday at a standing job and I have no problems with them.

Again I am not trying to 'attack' those who have posted about comfort, I just wanted to know what works and what does not work in real life. I find it best to ask those who have tried things rather than take only the saleperson input.

Thank you all for your time.

 

[mafibisha]

Personally I do not find them to be hot the only uncomfortable thing is the rolling. I Basically wanted to know what undergarmets people thought worked not if they thought Fl would be to hot. I am sorry if I am coming across as crabby it is just I have started to many threads over the years to have them turn different directions than the original question.

Each person has their own level of comfort, for example I wear 4 " heels to work everyday at a standing job and I have no problems with them.

Again I am not trying to 'attack' those who have posted about comfort, I just wanted to know what works and what does not work in real life. I find it best to ask those who have tried things rather than take only the saleperson input.

Thank you all for your time.

Personally, I don't wear them anywhere so can't comment if they're *too* hot.

But I think adding *any* clothing in WDW will make you *too* hot. If you've not been in September, picture walking into a sauna.

Forget how you look, dress as cooly as possible (less is definitely more in September!!) and have fun! You'll be in DisneyWorld!

 

[meriface11]

i wear either SPANX or the Target version "Assets" almost every workday (which are both made by the same company). when was the last time you bought them? the power panties they make now are supposed to have "no flat butt" construction. and if they are rolling at the bottom, have you tried the ones that go down past you knees but are not full-to-toes hose?

 

[Vijoge]

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[twoeeyy]

i wear either SPANX or the Target version "Assets" almost every workday (which are both made by the same company). when was the last time you bought them? the power panties they make now are supposed to have "no flat butt" construction. and if they are rolling at the bottom, have you tried the ones that go down past you knees but are not full-to-toes hose?

Mine are probally from last year. I actually only bought the ones with the legs because the saleperson said to , I do not need or really want anything going down on my legs. Another poster said to try the boy short style. I think I will look today while I am out.

 

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I have couple of pairs of Spanx an some Assets too. My Higher Powers have never rolled down. You may need to get a different size.