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zeffryn 10-08-2008 01:20 PM

Shelbysmom- you can get them at major department stores (Macy's, Dillards, etc., also Lane Bryant sells them) in the hosiery section.

There is a sizing chart on the back of the package, similar to pantyhose - it goes by your height and weight, not by pant size.

MarStevens 10-13-2008 02:46 PM

ok; so what happened w/my spanx! 1 wear and there was a hole in it...

I hated it..because it was tooooo long in the torso and not long enough in the thigh area..and it was fitted to me by a loungerie specialist at a Bra shop..she measured me and said this is the size..I checked and yep..it was the size..plunked down money and now its worthless..and I am depressed yet again cause it rolled down on me etc..

ideas?? help!

JulieJ08 10-13-2008 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarStevens (Post 2406991)
ok; so what happened w/my spanx! 1 wear and there was a hole in it...

I hated it..because it was tooooo long in the torso and not long enough in the thigh area..and it was fitted to me by a loungerie specialist at a Bra shop..she measured me and said this is the size..I checked and yep..it was the size..plunked down money and now its worthless..and I am depressed yet again cause it rolled down on me etc..

ideas?? help!

Call the store, and if they won't take it back, call Spanx.

MarStevens 10-13-2008 06:56 PM

Thanks..the store won't take it back as it has been over 30 days (I live about 2 hrs away from them..I don't get down there too often)..

so maybe I'll call spanx..

Nichole28 10-13-2008 07:01 PM

I have spanx and a spanx cami and I love both, I wear the cami every day to smooth out the tummy and back fat lol, and the regular spanx for special occasions. The cami makes me much more comfy in my clothes

sh3l5 10-14-2008 02:17 AM

wud they smooth shape to the sides....
such as handles?....

Katelyn 10-19-2008 02:18 PM

spanx are a god-send... i loose about two inches all over when i wear spanx

sh3l5 10-19-2008 02:21 PM

anyone seen the gok wan pants/shapers?....
they look pretty amazing!....

AlphaGal 11-21-2008 01:23 PM

Yes...crotchless Spanx? Really?!? They need to advertise this! hehe

I've had spanx and assets - both work well. I actually bought a new pair of maternity spanx i wear under dresses. Since being pregnant I've gotten some rolls in places and these help.

If you are looking for something a little more hard core than spanx, then I'd recommend going to JC Penney, or even Wal-Mart and look at their shaping underwear. They definitely aren't as comfortable as Spanx, but do hold your junk in much moreso than Spanx. I used to wear these Flexees biker shorts and a corset when I went out (I weighed 124 lbs back then...what was I thinking???) and they really make a difference. Though they aren't nearly as comfortable as Spanx. And forget about going to the bathroom...that's a 10 minute job right there. :)

AAAA 11-21-2008 03:12 PM

I hear Dr. Rey's Spanx like stuff is really good too. Somebody told me they like it better than they like their Spanx. Anyone else ever heard of it?

zeffryn 11-23-2008 11:08 PM

Maternity Spanx? Jeebus. I have a hard enough time pulling on my pants.

hotmamacitax2 11-24-2008 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kukristen (Post 2393108)
I have the "shorts" style spanx and assets... and there's no muffin top :)

I know what you're talking about though, I've had several "smoothing" things that do cause a muffin top... ugh.. It's why I adore my spanx/assets!


That's exactly what I was going to ask!! I have two versions from Wal Mart and one cinches in my waist but cuts into my stomach and makes it look BIGGER. The other flattnes my tummy but digs in right below my bra so there's a roll there! :mad: I didn't buy them to look FATTER!! :dizzy:

I would have saved money in the end if I'd just bought Spanx and not gone el cheapo!!!

So which kind should I get to flatten my "mummy tummy" and love handles? :?:

cartp 12-10-2008 09:21 AM

they were too hot for me. I me hot as in temperature ,of course ,I am at that time of life when a swim suit can be to hot!

just_a_dreamy1 12-26-2008 01:19 PM

A couple questions...

Has anyone tried the Spanx tights? I recently bought my first pair of tights, and they had so many runs in them by the time I even got them on :( I have the same problem with panty hose (what the heck am I doing wrong?), but I was hoping that tights might be a little hardier, I guess. Maybe I just accidently got a cheap brand. If you've tried the Spanx tights, do they run? I don't want to spend $48 on a pair of non-returnable tights and then have them ruined after the first wear.

Also, does anyone know anywhere to buy Spanx in Canada? Specifically Alberta...and hopefully Edmonton :) I've only seen the Spanx tights at The Bay, but I haven't really shopped around for them much. Is there a way to mail-order them from a Canadian company?

Thank you!!

JackieRn 12-26-2008 04:03 PM

No matter what your shape or size spanx can make a nice outfit look great, they really smooth every thing out and give you a more streamlined figure.

I live in Ontario and they have a Spanx booth at almost every mall I've been to.


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