Spanx or other control knickers?

[PrincessChick]

So, 3 months post birth I'm shrinking but still have a mummy tummy (as my friend recently pointed out ) and I'm out for a birthday lunch on Friday for my mum's birthday and have bought a lovely dress but just want a smoother silhouette. DH says not to worry as my tummy isn't that bad, I shouldn't feel the need to hide it, I've just had a baby and need extra fat reserves for bf (what is it with my nearest and dearest at the mo?) but I want to feel good. What control knickers will give me a nice silhouette without a mega muffin top? I'm on the larger end of size 12 on the bottom and 10/12 on top. Do I need spanx or is there some other pair of magic knickers that will do the trick?

I fins Spanx very good. But it's important to buy for your actual size. Some people buy smaller ones which then keep rolling down! The ones made for your size will work perfectly, they have a size chart on their site. I do fins them better than any other control wear.

But get the crotchless ones if you will need to pee, there's no way you'll get them on and off again in a public loo without sounding like you've gone into labour, and emerging red faced and sweaty - a much worse look than a muffin top!

Real spanx are loads better than the imitations, but yes as mentioned above do order the correct size. The power pants (the long ones that go mid thigh to bra) are amazing but they are certainly tricky to get into. I found that they hugely helped with my confidence post Ds for special occasions.