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ksgregory on 4/27/2013 7:37:00 PM more reviews by ksgregory

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

save your money! I was very excited to try this product, there has been a lot of hype about it. when it finally arrived the first thing I noticed was a huge hole in it along the seam, soon to get bigger as the thread was coming out. when I emailed the company the only thing I could do was send it back with a tracking order and then fax that in to get a full refund once there received it. I don't have the time to spend fooling around with returns like this. I was not impressed to receive a broken produce and no compensation.
the product itself is only ok. I did not think it did a great job flattening my tummy, infact I felt like it gave me a bit of a pot belly.it did nothing for my butt! My cheaper version works soooo much better.
I would not buy this again.

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Eden247 on 10/11/2012 9:52:00 AM more reviews by Eden247

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Spanx are just way too uncomfortable. I far prefer a product called Tummybands that is just a simple band that flattens your tummy and feels nice on your skin.

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Dlou on 9/9/2012 8:50:00 AM more reviews by Dlou

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

OH man, I was psyched for these to arrive. . .and totally underwhelmed when they did. I'm petite, but I also have total pear shape & saddlebags, which I really hoped these would help with when I put on a sheath dress for a charity event on Monday. I bought the in-line power panties and they do a good (not great) job on the stomach. But the thighs don't look any better than with control-top pantyhose. Really disappointed, considering the price and all the ridiculous hype for Spanx. I could've bought at TJ Maxx for less than half the price, or got those "Assets" at Target. Really bummed. (Which reminds me, I didn't get that lift in the butt some people mentioned. And oh, I wanted it!)

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sandi149 on 8/18/2012 9:26:00 PM more reviews by sandi149

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I ordered this product and I am very disappointed in it. My size was the lower end of size D. I had to pay the extra shipping charge as I needed it in time for a wedding. Well let me tell you this product wouldn't go up past my knees. I am VERY unhappy with this company as I think their products are not true to size at all. As I stated, I am at the low end of my size range and shouldn't have to go up to the next size, and who knows if the next size would even fit. I ordered this product straight from Spanx but they have no place to review their products on the site (now I see why) so I came on here as I have reviewed products on this site before. I will not be ordering anything from Spanx again as I am quite unhappy with their product and do NOT recommend them at all. Save your money ladies as they are not cheap at all! the only positive I can say about them is that their customer service dept was very nice when I called to return the product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Superbeckyy on 1/11/2012 10:03:00 AM more reviews by Superbeckyy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This review is for the high-waisted mid-thigh shaper in Natural.

After reading numerous promising reviews on Spanx products I decided to get a pair for myself, especially since my stomach hasn't been looking so great in the last few months - they have been particularly useful post-Christmas when I'm starting to regret all the extra festive food I ate. I'm happy with the rest of my body, it's just my jiggly stomach that lets me down when trying to fit into certain clothes, specifically fitted tops and high-waisted bottoms.

As a size UK 12-14 and around 6' tall I purchased a size C from Ebay for just £15 as it was unworn without packaging - this particular style costs £55 from retailers. Upon receiving my first pair of Spanx I was surprised at how tiny they were and wondered how on earth I'd ever fit into them, but it's very possible as they're so stretchy. I had to stretch them a lot to get them on and the fabric didn't snag on my nails like tights often do. It's important to make sure they're pulled as far up as possible and that both the legs and waist lie flat to your body before putting your clothes over the top - if a stray edge catches on your clothing the edges will start rolling as many people have mentioned. However the rolling has happened a couple of times since I've had them and they only need to be pulled all the way up around the waist to prevent this from happening repeatedly.

They are undetectable under clothes and really do make my stomach look flatter, keeping the bulges in and stopping them from wobbling unattractively. I can't afford to buy new clothes in bigger sizes and I'm currently wearing my favourite high-waisted shorts with thick knitted tights and the Spanx underneath - my stomach looks much more even and shaped better. I've also noticed that thanks to the longer shape extending to mid-thigh my thighs don't splay out as much when I sit down.

I wouldn't recommend wearing them more than 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week - your stomach needs a break! Although I often forget I'm wearing them because they are quite comfortable, if you're wearing them for an entire day (especially if you're mostly seated) they can become annoying and make you long for getting home and putting on some comfy PJ pants. I've heard that some people have experienced stomach pain wearing these - if you're wearing the correct size for your weight and height and they are still unbearably painful then something is wrong and you should take them off straight away and consult a doctor.

These are the first shapewear pants I've tried and I have to say I'm pleased with them. I'd like to try others in the future to see if I can find even better ones for a cheaper price - I wouldn't pay £55 for them and was lucky to find them cheaper on Ebay. On the other hand, they helped me fit back into clothes I wouldn't've otherwise been able to wear so it could be said they've paid for themselves.

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jnm555 on 11/15/2011 4:47:00 PM more reviews by jnm555

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

spanx - 'skinny britches sheer shapers' mid-thigh shapers

really tired of wasting my money on these expensive undies ... while i was initially happy with the light, sheer material and the relatively low waist i just want to let you all know that they roll at both the waist and the thigh

i'm not sure who they're designed for?? ... i'm a size 8/10 in most pants and in pretty good shape and i'm buying a size large ... how much smaller do i have to be before these types of products don't roll everywhere??

NOT worth $55 Cdn

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gilead on 7/25/2011 1:17:00 PM more reviews by gilead

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

BEWARE IF YOU HAVE A HIATAL HERNIA. I bought my first Spanx (high waisted panty) this summer and loved the slimming effect but, just as importantly, it helped reduce my
back pain. I bought a couple of more pairs . I never thought about what effect it might have on my hiatal hernia ( a hole in the diaphragm where the stomach can some times slip through and become trapped in the esophagus) I have been having fairly serious problems with this. My doctor said that any such compression undergarments (not only Spanx) can really create problems with those who have this condition, in certain situations. Its just a matter of physics.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ThisGirl0 on 12/29/2010 2:35:00 PM more reviews by ThisGirl0

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

Okay, not sure if it is just me or what, but this product is soooo ridiculous.
I am a small girl (5'2", size 0) and I don't have a lot of issues except short legs that I think don't look the best in super tight jeans or leggings. Well, a while ago (probably a couple of years ago) I got a free pair of these online somewhere. I got them in the smallest size A and they are the footless kind.
Because they were free I figured I might as well try wearing them under certain articles of clothing just to make my legs look a little bit better, I guess (though I should probably just work out instead).
Like I mentioned, I am a relatively small person which is why I got a small size. These things were nearly impossible to put on... mega tight and uncomfortable; I accidentally ended up putting a huge hole in one side by sticking my foot through the material while trying to put them on. I know that they are expensive so the fact that I put a hole though them so easily tells me they're not really the best quality. They were still look okay and can be worn even with the hole in them (like once).

I am not sure which dress size these are supposed to fit, but I can't imagine anyone over a size 2 fitting into the small size.
I put them on today under my leggings just to see if they were going to make a difference, and I didn't see much difference at all... my legs just feel tight all over as if I am wearing pantyhose.
I wore them at work today and noticed that the fabric was irritating my skin shortly after. Well, I got home a few hours ago and changed out of them right away only to realize that there are these red bumps all over where the top part was... this product gave me like zits of some sort! Though thankfully they are the type that will probably go away by tomorrow, but still... major irritation and very unpleasant.

Needless to say I am throwing these away and will not purchase. I can't imagine a bigger girl wearing these without suffering from a major case of lovehandles and such because it doesn't matter how high you wear them on the waist, they DO roll, especially if you're sitting down.
Terrible and uncomfortable product and I have never had a fabric cause that type of reaction to skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FacciaBella5 on 8/20/2010 11:28:00 AM more reviews by FacciaBella5

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

These are a must have if you are going to wear a tight fitting dress! It sucks you in, gives you a more curvy shape, and hides lumps & bumps lol! Just make sure if you're wearing a shorter dress, you get the shorter spanx. You don't want them showing from under your dress! lol I loveeee these things! A miracle product!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* 9154mf on 2/23/2010 11:57:00 PM more reviews by 9154mf

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Just got myself a pair of the slim cognito's. Actually I have some weddings etc coming up so I went and spent a full week's wage on about 6 different types of shapewear, from Spanx, Trinny & susannah, Helen Rodrigues and Nancy Ganz.

I wanted to try them all and see what was best. So, I heard the Slim Cognito is the firmest control in the Spanx range so I got the mid thigh shorts bodysuit that goes right up over your whole tummy to your bra strap ( and includes straps so you can fasten the suit to your bra if you like). I need tummy control more than anything. and Alas, it didnt do as good a job as Id hoped. Dont get me wrong - I can tell that these would do a great job if you just had loose skin/flab from having a baby or losing weight, but if you actually have a big tummy, rather than loose skin, like me, this is not going to make you lose a dress size. It smooths you out to an extent but it didn't flatten my tummy as much as I wanted.

One great thing I'll say is that of all the bodysuits i tried, this Spanx one was the one that had the least 'thigh-roll' effect, you know where the shorts end mid thigh. These seamless babies had the least, in fact almost none, of that bulge effect. However I never wear pants, Im always in skirts and dresses so really if it did have bulge there I wouldn't really see it anyway.

Also I liked the 'toilet slit' which some other pairs I bought didnt have.

The main thing I wanted was tummy control. I also should say I didnt use the bra straps and it did not roll down on me at all. I bought the XL which is probably erring on a size smaller than normal for me, however it was perfect. It didnt take me that long to get them on either, so I think I bought the right size. I definitely could not have gone one smaller.

For anyone who is interested, I personally found the Nancy Ganz bodysuits to be the best with the firmest control. They are probably not as comfy as Spanx, the material is different, but it had the most slimming effect on me and my big tummy. They didnt roll down either.

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MzDollface on 2/3/2010 3:24:00 PM more reviews by MzDollface

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I have the Hide & Sleek Hi-Rise Panty and although it cost me a pretty penny it was worth it. It's very comfortable to wear, matter of fact I forget that I'm wearing it half the time. I absolutely love LOVE how curvy it makes me look, its especially great for those "bloated" days. The only thing is since the fabric is so smooth it can be kind of slippery so its a must that I wear it with long tops cuz regular-sized tops ride will ride up easily revealing my cheating secret, but I still love it regardless, I'm very thankful to the person who invented this wonderful creation.

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*TOP REVIEWER* loverofmineralmakeup on 12/24/2009 1:19:00 AM more reviews by loverofmineralmakeup

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Warm   Hair: Black, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Spanx are a must have if you are wearing a figure hugging dress. I wore Spanx for the first time at my company's holiday party last year and they smoothed me where I needed to smoothed, lifted me where nature has dropped me (lol) and enhanced my figure to the point that even I was like, "wow I look gooooooood," and the look on my former boyfriend's face agreed with my conclusion. Gosh, do I love Spanx!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Hothead on 11/8/2009 6:49:00 PM more reviews by Hothead

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I had not thought of reviewing these.

I own quite a few and always get dressed with a spanx on. And, when I don't I can FEEL the difference.

The first reason is that I had back surgery two years ago and wore an orthopedia protective brace/girdle for about 6 months post surgery. When I was allowed to go girdleless, my doctor told me to wear these -- for more support on my back. I wore one size smaller than I am so that I get a tighter fit. But, it felt like heaven as compared to the iron girldle.
Recently I buy my size and have become so used to these that I even wear the tights with the spanx tops.
I love this product and will probably die in a Spanx!

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*TOP REVIEWER* noname103 on 10/28/2009 9:50:00 PM more reviews by noname103

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This review is for the Leg Support hosiery. I've read a lot of reviews that women who purchased this had it run the very first time wearing it. I think these definitely run small for the kind of product Spanx is. I am 5'6" and 120 lb, which is all the way to the left of the chart under size "B," and while I didn't have any runs after a full day in these, they are definitely TIGHT. It takes a good couple of minutes to get these on, including lots of pinching and pulling to get the gusset all the way up to where it's supposed to be. So I recommend that if you are in the middle-upper end of a size, consider sizing up to avoid getting a run. That being said, they definitely feel "supportive" but I can't really say that they really do anything for the look of my legs. However I do feel more confident in them. I purchased them in Nude which was still a bit light for my pasty winter-white legs; I would have preferred the next darker color. They are rather expensive at $26 each, so while I would *consider* repurchasing, I'd be hesitant to do so. I'd like to first try other support hosiery that doesn't carry such a hefty price due to the brand name.

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FlaLadyB on 7/17/2009 11:40:00 AM more reviews by FlaLadyB

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I LOVE MY SPANX! I wear them all the time till I wear them out!! RIGHT NOW - JULY- THEY ARE ON SALE AT NORDSTROM ONLY! which never happens any place else. I stock up for the year on these now. I wear them with jeans or business and love how they smooth out everything. I have no problem wearing them ALL the time. I have the All The Way Super Control and the Footless super control. Been a Spanx lover for years and they are my HG for batteling the "bulge"!

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*TOP REVIEWER* tammallama on 7/16/2009 11:43:00 PM more reviews by tammallama

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Expensive, yes....but AMAZING!!!!
I have the slim cognito bodysuit, the hide & sleek high rise with the thong back and the hide & sleek high rise and thigh smoother. The 'slim cognito' seriously makes me an entire size smaller no kidding! But I only wear it when I feel the need to trim a whole size as it is quite binding, not uncomfortable just obvious if that makes sense?! Anyway the 'hide & sleek's' I have really trim me down as well, they are perfect for tight shirts that kinda show all the extra fluff, and they are ridiculously comfortable too! Very nice line!!
I haven't tried the 'higher power' line yet only because the seam down the middle might make them a little more difficult to pull off with tighter things but I read they are fantastic as well!

Such an amazing product!! God bless you Sarah Blakely <3

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sallou on 5/13/2009 6:25:00 PM more reviews by sallou

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Really made my waist look tiny, and I loved wearing them. Had a pair for every day of the week. I would usually only wear in summer however, to look my best in tighter fitting clothes. BUT, after a couple summers, I realized it was the Spanx that were causing a very painful condition, which felt like a bladder infection but wasn't. The pain would go away several days after I stopped wearing them, and would return if I started wearing them again. Very strange I know, and I wonder if anyone else has experienced this.

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Chynnac on 2/16/2009 2:20:00 AM more reviews by Chynnac

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I loooove Spanx, they are freaking awesome. I just wanted to look a little smoother, maybe 5-10 lbs lighter. Spanx High Power panties are the best. I plan on checking out the other items in thier line. Celebs know the deal on this one. I think that when they are most effective on hiding and smoothing out a little weight, I can't imagine tring to squeeze 10 more lbs in these. Overall the were actually comfotbale once one throughout the day.

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ljlw0629 on 12/30/2008 5:33:00 PM more reviews by ljlw0629

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

This review is for the Spanx reversible tights - reverse from black to brown. These are a nice semi-matte finish with enough extra weight that they keep my legs warm during our frigid winter weather. However, not too bulky - my legs look great - and just the right amount of control. I have two pairs; I have washed them umpteen times (in a lingerie bag in the washing machine, line dry) and they still look great - no picks or pulls like I have experienced with some tights. Worth the extra money.

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choopche on 11/14/2008 11:17:00 PM more reviews by choopche

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I kept hearing about Spanx,so I thought I'd check them out tonight. I do have a similar product from The Bay department store ($30CAN) but thought I'd try this prodcut just in case. So there are 2 similar products that sit from mid-thigh to just under the bra-line (forgot what they're called). One is a more casual material with a seam, and the other, a more expensive one with no seam. I am 5'4" and 165lbs..and am am an apple shape (no thigh problem, just wanted to suck in my waist/mid-section a bit) A lady gave me a size C to try. Well, I wasn't impressed. The more casual one was fine, but no better than control top panties and the body-shaper I got from The Bay. Then I tried the other one that is seamless and double the price, but it was worse -it was rolling down around the ribs. Didn't feel snug at all...but I don't think a small would have fit. So I come out -and a lady who I think is the store manager /owner asked me how they were..they were both standing there with baited breath.I told them I didn't know, not sure... the seamless one felt ok but rolled at the ribs and both of them didn't make me feel like I looked any thinner than in control top pantyhose. She got annoyed and told me I didn't have it pulled up high enough, that they DO NOT do that if you put them on right. Well, its not rocket science..I know how to put this thing on. She refused to believe me and got very defensive and rude. I said, well, I just don't know, I'm not sure they're better than what I have.. and I was listening to them, thinking we were having a normal discussion and that maybe they could suggest something else or another size...well, long story short (ya right!) the lady says...we fit women in these all day long, we KNOW they don't ride down!! (enter poor attitude, rude voice, nasty, annoyed look on her face).. you didn't have it on right!!! I said, politely, no, it felt ok but it didn't feel like it was sucking me in as much as I would like, and it was rolling down at the ribs, almost like it was too much material or something..so yes, I had it pulled up high enough for there to be so much material. And I didn't feel a size smaller either, I just felt smoother like when you wear control tops..nothing special. Well, she just couldn't believe I didn't like them. I told her I was just going to stick with what I have for now.(I was polite the entire time).. and she got so upset, and said, "clearly, this product is NOT FOR YOU.. you are NOT a BELIEVER!!!!!!!" -exact words. And her body language was awful, and she said it with anger and rudeness. I was so shocked at what I was hearing. The one woman walked away from me as if they ganged up on me and she felt the same, this one looked down and acted as if I insulted HER personally, and acted like she wanted me out of her store immediately like I did something wrong. The other patrons heard everything (small shop), and I blurted out with a shocked look on my face.. WOW, you don't have to be so rude. She made me feel like I had some nerve telling her I wasn't impressed with Spanx. I walked out -and the ladies in front of me also on their way out, were like... wow, she really got mad/rude and raised her voice at you, we couldn't believe it so we turned around and walked out right away. I could NOT believe this was happening. I've never experienced such an attitude by a storeowner before, ever. I was so nice the entire time.. I'm a very kind/nice person by nature and never cold or rude. I never promised to buy anything, I was just checking them out and I have a right to my opinion. I can't believe how nasty she was and why it bothered her SO much. I wish I told her off more now that i think about it -she really deserved to be put in her place but I was in shock so I just walked out.
Anyways -NEVER EVER, EVER buy anything from What Girls Want, on Main Street, Unionville, in Markham Ontario. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I've ever experienced in my life. Such nasty women -both of them. Who gets mad at a customer because they don't want to buy a product? I wish I had a video of it to post -she'd go out of business if people watched it. Crazy woman. Anyways- spanx wasn't so good -and the store was even worse.

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