SPANX SPANXsculpt Power Series High-Waisted Mid-Thigh Short - Lightweight, All-Day Comfort - Core Control Shapewear

I am post-op and looking for compression shapewear to help with the healing (help push swelling and assist with drainage) that I could wear all day long and sleep in. I originally bought 2 different Faja’s (look for my reviews on those). They worked but the fabric wasn’t soft. This caused me to look at Spanx. I have now bought two different Spanx. Here is my review on this one (which I wore all day yesterday and slept in it). Pros: The fabric is so soft! It was easy to put on…which at first made me question the compression…but after a few hours I had no question there was great compression! Since it wasn’t a fight to put it on, it made it realistic to take it off for the bathroom, which was nice. The price is so reasonable, that I will be buying another. Cons: Really the only con is the gusset…but this is the Spanx design on all their products like this. It is too small. There is no way to go #1 and not get the fabric wet. Overall - I would highly recommend this product! It is a great buy and a great addition to a shapewear collection.

SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts, Soft Nude, Large VS. Rago Women's Hi Waist Long Leg Shaper, Beige, Large (30) All the wedding dress shopping articles tell you to wear the undergarments you are planning to wear on the day to the fittings, so I ordered shapewear in preparation for my dress fitting appointment. The two main recommendations were SPANX (an obvious choice as this brand has become synonymous with shapewear—like Kleenex and tissue) and Rago. Most of the reviews I read highly recommended Rago so I ordered comparable options in both; high waist and mid thigh. I wasn’t looking for a lot of shaping help. I consider myself very body positive. I love my curves and just wanted to smooth out my silhouette a tad (I mean I am spending a lot of money on pictures and a dress). The Rago are well constructed and beautiful. They have boning and are made of sturdy elastic lace. They also have clasps for stockings which is very cool. They are very difficult to get on and off and I was very worried about ripping the more delicate areas of the lace (I believe they are much sturdier than they appear though). The lace was itchy but not so bad that I believe you wouldn’t get used to it. The boning at the top gives me great confidence that the waist band would not roll down. The tummy panel and the structuring on the sides and back works very well to elevate and compliment your curves. The SPANX are made of a very comfortable elastic material like very thick nylons. They are very comfortable and easy to pull on. They hold everything in place and smooth out the lines of your body without overly changing your silhouette. The waistband has a think gel strip along the top that prevents the top from curling down (I read many reviews that pointed to SPANX having this problem compared to Rago). I moved around a lot while I tried these on to see if the top would roll down and it did not. The thigh section is thicker than the top and I didn’t observe any problems with the ends rolling up either. I believe if you size these correctly you will have no problem with them rolling or sliding out of place. Both pairs of shapewear feature a split crotch so that they do not need to be removed to go to the restroom (I read a few reviews where Rago was recommended for having these, over SPANX so maybe SPANX has recently added this feature). For my needs I will be keeping the SPANX. I prefer less shape help but would highly recommend the RAGO to anyone that feels more comfortable with more support! The SPANX also feel more comfortable to me and I have very sensitive skin (I do believe that people with normal skin would find the Rago brand comfortable but I feel that it will drive me crazy).

Whoever wrote the size descriptions or designed this product needs to go back to school. Based on the size chart listed on Amazon, I would be a Medium. Following everyone's suggestions I sized up to a Large. Why should everyone size up? Clearly there is a problem. Imagine my surprise when I went to try the Large on, I could barely get it up. Reviewing the package the weight ranges and hip/waist measurements they make no sense! I weigh 137 which puts me at a medium, yet my hip/waist measurements put me at an XL. The weight range for XL is 185-225! My dress size is a medium. No one wants to feel like a sausage stuffed in a casing, which is exactly what this feels like.

They will look tiny when you open the package but trust the stretch!! A little bit goes a long way. These did a great job shaping. After 2 kids (currently 6 months postpartum) I have quite a bit of loose skin and this sucked it all in and kept it in place. For reference, I am 5’8” and 165lbs and I ordered a large. I am short-waisted so these came all the way up to the bottom of my bra and could’ve gone higher. I’m not upset about it though because as soon as I tried to scoot it down, the top started rolling. If I kept it all the way at my bra, it didn’t roll at all. Like with all Spanx, they are comfortable when you wear them but as soon as you take them off you realize just how tight they are.

Ordered these after my original Spanx were accidentally left behind while traveling. I'd had my original pair for many years and they were still awesome. Was surprised when the new pair arrived and the fabric is very different than my old pair. It's cheaper - thinner, not unlike thick pantyhose and not as strong. My nail actually snagged the fabric the first time putting them on. I doubt these will last long. I truly loved Spanx so I'm bummed they've downgraded the fabric.

I have always been leery of shape because they leave an unsightly mark on my thick thighs. I am pear shaped. I wear a lot of dresses. 3 kids and 42 years old, I work out 5 days a week, but wanted that SmOOTH look too. Waist would be a size small, but inGot a medium so won’t be too tight on my thighs. Glad I did. Top part is rolling down a little because it’s loose but I can tuck it under my bra. Buying a second one in black for my white dresses and 3 to gift my sisters in law.

i bought this to wear to a military ball. the compression is nice but i put it on and not two seconds later the top was rolling down. i cannot get it to stay up without standing completely still. highly disappointed.

5’4”, 175lbs, 34G, 32” waist, 44” hips. I bought these a year ago in a large and I am STILL completely in love. They stay in place all day - never roll down or up! They breathe and don’t greatly affect me temperature-wise (like obviously if you’re wearing them in the dead of summer, you’re going to be a little warmer, but they help keep moisture away too). They wash beautifully and since I hang them to dry, they’ve kept their shape like they were still new. They are soft and not too tight - honestly the most comfortable shapewear I’ve ever owned. I’m actually buying another pair, as well as some of the at-waist shorts, since I basically live in them during the warmer months; I love dresses and skirts and can’t stand chub rub, and the slimming makes everything fit better. I don’t use the gusset; I think I’d probably miss. I will also say that I like these way better than the sister brand *that emphasizes your assets* *cough cough* you can buy at the Bullseye place *cough cough.* The sister brand is cheaper but not as sturdy, and they roll. Hope this helps!