Comments on: Spanx Me

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:21:06 +0000

I am SO, SO, SO happy I found this blog. I was excited when I got the first pair of Spanx – the pantyhose, the brief and one more kind.

Along came an event where I needed to put them on – and since Oprah and others of her celebrity wouldn’t be caught w/o their Spanx I figured fine – this will work for me.

Well, after contorting my body one hundred ways, I finally reached my waist – no wait – it was no nestled under the ‘girls’ – and then it began to roll, roll, roll to my waist. As much as my lower half may have been encased beautifully and smoothly, I now had a 4″ roll at my waist!! I thought it was me.

After reading these posts, that it wasn’t just me – others were having the same problem. And for the poster who suggested the next larger size – that is what I bought, thinking the right size wouldn’t fit.

How do these people wear these things. Is there a secret to putting them on? Also, every store I’ve seen that sells them, will not allow you to try them on – you get zapped at home.

Does ANYONE really know the proper method to putting on Spanx so they don’t roll? Gosh, Oprah must have some secrets – she weighs the same as me and I have belly problems that could use Spanx. Thanks if you can help.

By: Monique Edwards

Monique Edwards — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:14:22 +0000

I love my Spanx. They smooth me out. If you are looking for something with more hold, then you will have to look for shapewear that is compression based with spandex, nylon, or latex instead of the hoisery-based shapewear. There is a difference in the effect you get. It’s all about buying and trying them out and finding what works best for you.

By: Reana

Reana — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:27:03 +0000

I use Spanx on special occassions. I have the horrible bulging stomach and slim hips so, not much helps my figure. Although the “higher power” Spanx smooth out my belly so the bulging is least pronounce to for me Spanx helps. It’s no miracle, but I must admit for my apple shape it helps a little.

By: Jaz

Jaz — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:41:51 +0000

I gotta say, I found this site because I was searching “spanx uncomfortable?” and this came up. I loved reading everyones comments. I’m thinking about trying them out because I have a large poochy stomach. People are always asking me if I’m pregnant which is always uncomfortable if you’re NOT! The thighs chafing issue has always pissed me off, I rarely wear skirts because my thighs break out in a rash when I do. So I understand ladies!

By: lolo

lolo — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:52:13 +0000

Buy several ace bandages at a low price and sew them together, grab a freind and wrap that ass and waist (tighter at the waist). I personally like the look of a little bit of jiggle when walk, and men confirm this to me everyday that a little jiggle in your walk is mad sexy. Men prefer meat on your bones and they want to see that meat move, some prefer a little bit of meat and other a whole lot but either way it should move naturally when you do. Spanx give you a firmer look and thats great but I think being too firm is just a little bit odd unless you are an athlete and have the arms overall musle tone to go along with it.

By: CW

CW — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:09:00 +0000

Just an FYI From a voluptious vixen. My b-friend is a mountain biker and he uses the greatest anti-chaf stuff on the planet. It is called Chamois Butt’r. It is for the insides of bike shorts. I hate wearing nylons in the summer in Phoenix and want to wear skirts or the dresses for summer weddings. Smooth this stuff on your inside thighs (or where ever else you rub) and it will glide across your skin and no chaffing. Small application in about 4 hours if you are sweating a lot. It is the best. You can get it at bike store or online. No more shorts or thigh gridles to keep them from rubbing together. AMEN!

By: Dona

Dona — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:49:47 +0000

I wear a girdle-type-thing under skirts in the summer to keep my thighs from rubbing together. It doesn’t “improve my rear view” though, because it flattens my ass considerably. What a stupid marketing line.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 02 May 2007 12:08:14 +0000

I saw the woman who developed Spanx on Oprah, and she seemed really nice and genuine. So it isn’t like, where you can tell the company developed the product from a anti-fat bias. It was just developed out of a clever idea.

I don’t wear Spanx, but if I had a date, or someplace fancy to go I would try the product out.

By: littlem

littlem — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:37:26 +0000

“I’ve tried them before, and actually have a couple in my dresser drawer. However, they probably have lots of cobwebs on them …”

*collapses in helpless laughter, cannot comment*

By: Swellanor

Swellanor — Tue, 01 May 2007 22:53:12 +0000

I’m with Christina- being comfortable is key!

I wear bike shorts all the time under skirts to avoid chafing. For me, being comfy and chafe-free is a prerequisite for the fat-accepting, feminist aspects of my life, but the bike shorts themselves are not pro- or anti- anything. Except maybe anti-rash.

I’ve worn Spanx, and I like having another underwear option, and at least their sizes do extend into the plus range- to size G, which they say fits someone up to 325 pounds.

But it’s not empowering the way, say, Wonderwomen underoos are empowering.