Okay, a 'different' support question of sorts
 

And I mean body support! :D

Has anyone ever found an undergarment for slimming the tummy and hips (to wear under jeans) that actually works?

I look pretty decent in jeans now, but I've still got this stupid potbelly and I'd really love to be able to wear jeans with my shirts tucked in, but I don't dare because of how I stick out too much in front.

Are there any lower body shapers out there that do a good job of sucking it all in?

:thanks:

Editing to add: comfort is, of course, a must. I don't want to walk around feeling like I've got body armor on, lol.

Spankx, or it is Spanks? either way, everyone I know that has them, both bigger and thin women with jiggles wear them!!!!!

I have the same problem with my tummy and would love to see some answers for this too. Good luck and you are doing fantastic.

Originally Posted by JustJuneBug:
Spankx, or it is Spanks? either way, everyone I know that has them, both bigger and thin women with jiggles wear them!!!!!

Never heard of those, but that's why I'm asking, so I can go look stuff up to see what it's about.

Thanks! :)

you can buy compression shorts at most sporting goods stores. There are similar items in the lingerie depts at most stores and they are a bit more sleek to be worn under clothes (and not so girdle-y).

Originally Posted by lilybelle:
I have the same problem with my tummy and would love to see some answers for this too. Good luck and you are doing fantastic.

Thank you :)

Hopefully we'll get some good suggestions on this one. Do you know how many years it's been since I've worn a shirt tucked into my pants???? :o

However, I'm not quite brave enough to do it without some sort of support on my tummy and hips.

I just found the Spanx brands. The one I'm looking at is the Spanx Power Pantie that got great reviews from the ladies who've tried it and one woman even wrote she looked like she'd instantly dropped 10 pounds as soon as she put it on, lol. Also these are supposed to be the "secret undergarment" of celebrities everywhere.

Thanks, Junebug, for that info. These look pretty neat. I'll post below the two reviews I've read so far about the Spanx Power Pantie, both 5-star reviews.

"A superior foundation garment. Better than other similar products I've tried: "sucked" me in better, didn't cut into my waist painfully, no leg band to show through my pants (and yet no creeping up of the legs either), and just generally no discomfort. Worth the price."

"I can't say enough good things about Spanx power panties. I put them on and it looked like I lost a good 10 pounds and no VPL! They are also extremely comfortable, unlike similar products. There is no leg band so it doesn't cut off circulation in your legs or make your legs bulge. I highly recommend this product. A++++++"

I LOVE MY SPANX!!!!!

Seriously. They're amazing. I never go to a business meeting without them, and they don't cause any weird bulges where the elastic is. Spanx make me smile.

Amanda

Originally Posted by mandalinn82:
I LOVE MY SPANX!!!!!

Seriously. They're amazing. I never go to a business meeting without them, and they don't cause any weird bulges where the elastic is. Spanx make me smile.

Amanda

Thank you so much for the comment. It looks like a good choice :)

I just want something comfy that's gonna suck in that gut and Spanx seems to be pretty popular among its users.

And Spanx leaves no "muffin top"? :D

Sounds like Spanx is a grand upgrade to yesterday's girdles, holding you in. I remember getting my first girdle in 7th grade (and being so depressed that I needed one). It flattened me out, yes, but gave me an odd shaped booty (kinda flat) and pushed everything else up and over the top. And we won't even talk about trying to hook my nylons onto those holders (these were the days right before pantyhose and my school had a dress code of skirts and nylons, 7th grade and up). I was one miserable kid.

I'm glad they don't stuff girls into girdles today. Personally, I haven't worn one since about the 8th grade (I think I was trying to jump on the bandwagon when the older folks were burning their bras... :) )

Absolutely no muffin top, or thigh line, or any other line.

Thanks everyone, Spanx it is!

Wow I'm definately going to be checking this out! I hate the potbelly "rollover" thingy.

I use the cheap $3.00 ones from Walmart, but I'm going to look for Spanx now !!!

I also employ the tactic of wearing a full bathing suit (a tight one) under my clothes and that holds in my upper and lower belly smoothly and hides some of my unsightly :yikes: back fat as well. But I have to buy a new one, because the one I have now is too big!!! But don't get one too tight or you'll have some squish squishing out in odd places. I don't do this too often, because you've got to take your shirt off to go to the bathroom, but for short appearances, I recommend it.

Oh, and if anyone notices, just say you are going swimming later . . . but no one has ever noticed on me, you just have to find the right one . . .

Originally Posted by HarpoChicoGroucho:
I use the cheap $3.00 ones from Walmart, but I'm going to look for Spanx now !!!

Love your avatar :whoo:

Now we just need to see him without a shirt, lol.

Here ya go LLV!!! A gift for all of our hard work!!

http://www.arnadal.no/film/actors/images/brando5.jpg

Originally Posted by HarpoChicoGroucho:
Here ya go LLV!!! A gift for all of our hard work!!

Here's another one for ya... now THIS is what I'm talkin about!

lol

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/llvoh/babe.jpg

:faint:

Originally Posted by LLV:
one woman even wrote she looked like she'd instantly dropped 10 pounds as soon as she put it on, lol.

LOL make it something that looks like I've lost 100 (!!) pounds and I'll buy it!!! :rofl: In the meantime I guess I'm stuck with shirts not tucked in. :)

Originally Posted by Misti in Seattle:
LOL make it something that looks like I've lost 100 (!!) pounds and I'll buy it!!! :rofl: In the meantime I guess I'm stuck with shirts not tucked in. :)

Aww hon, you'll get there.

You will!!!!!!!!

I love my spanx, but I would go for the longer version rather than the power panty for wearing under jeans, since even though they say NO LINE, you can still see a line under pants unless you get the knee legth ones....but I LOVE them. They are lightweight material and do a super job of holding you in, without feeling like your wearing Armor

I agree with the pp-- I use my spanx with skirts (I have the power panty), but I would get the longer on for pants. They are great!!

Originally Posted by LLV:
Has anyone ever found an undergarment for slimming the tummy and hips (to wear under jeans) that actually works?

Linda,

My sister who works in design/costuming for Broadway and other NYC stuff just told me, in her words, "the best" brand of bodyshapers is Nancy Ganz.

Here's a link to one of them that sounds like it might be what you're looking for:

http://www.herroom.com/Nancy-Ganz-Be...00-6313,4.html

If that doesn't work, check out a site called "HerRoom" and search for the Nancy Ganz Belly Brand Brief 6313. (It's $16.80.)

If you want a long line one that goes over your thighs too, they got 'em... :)

Thanks for the information on the Spanx and Nancy Ganz items. I'll look them over and try and decide which one I want.

Thanks again, everyone :)