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Shapewear after weight loss

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IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 14:03

I've lost 4 stone over the last while and my stomach is looking very deflated. There is still a good bit of fat there, I have 2 more stone to lose, but I am realising that I will be left with an untoned, wobbly tum.

Any recommendations for good shapewear to enhance my newly found waist and also keep the belly under wraps? Comfortable for wearing all day, if that exists

Mainly for under dresses, it looks OK in trousers.

Thanks!

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QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 14:33

I swear by these:

www.chiccosy.com/products/2022-new-cross-compression-abs-shaping-pants

Really supportive but I feel sexy too!

FuckingHateRats · 26/02/2023 14:47

QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 14:33

I swear by these:

www.chiccosy.com/products/2022-new-cross-compression-abs-shaping-pants

Really supportive but I feel sexy too!

How do you find the sizing of them?

QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 15:16

I'm a size 12-14 and get 2XL. I know 🙄

Carpediem15 · 26/02/2023 15:22

Primark shorts - forgotten their name but they have bum shaper and are high waisted. £5.99. The legs come about 3/4 down my thigh so are good under trousers.

Niftythrifter · 26/02/2023 16:04

Pm’d you Op

Carpediem15 · 26/02/2023 16:33

Niftythrifter · 26/02/2023 16:04

Pm’d you Op

Can't you share your favourites with the rest of us.😀

IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 17:41

QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 14:33

I swear by these:

www.chiccosy.com/products/2022-new-cross-compression-abs-shaping-pants

Really supportive but I feel sexy too!

Thanks! I like the look of those

Do they roll down?

Had that issue before with pants, ended up with more rolls around my middle 😬

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IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 17:44

Carpediem15 · 26/02/2023 15:22

Primark shorts - forgotten their name but they have bum shaper and are high waisted. £5.99. The legs come about 3/4 down my thigh so are good under trousers.

There's a small Primark near work so will see what they have, if not I will aim for bigger shopping centre next weekend 👍

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IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 17:45

Niftythrifter · 26/02/2023 16:04

Pm’d you Op

Thanks!

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QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 17:50

@IrritableVowel Not even a little, they stay up high and keep it all tucked in 😆

IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 17:55

Sounds exactly what I need!

Thanks

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TheMildManneredMilitant · 26/02/2023 17:58

For dresses I always wear a shaper slip that you can wear your own bra under. I found they gave me a smoother silhouette than shorts/knickers and felt a bit sexier. Haven't bought any for ages but M&S were always reliable.

TheMildManneredMilitant · 26/02/2023 17:59

Sorry I mean one where the straps sort of cross under your bra so they don't squash your boobs.

Carpediem15 · 26/02/2023 18:05

TheMildManneredMilitant · 26/02/2023 17:58

For dresses I always wear a shaper slip that you can wear your own bra under. I found they gave me a smoother silhouette than shorts/knickers and felt a bit sexier. Haven't bought any for ages but M&S were always reliable.

I always wear those from M and S under a dress but like the shorts type ones from Primark under trousers.

thumpsthewastrel · 26/02/2023 18:10

QueefQueen80s · 26/02/2023 14:33

I swear by these:

www.chiccosy.com/products/2022-new-cross-compression-abs-shaping-pants

Really supportive but I feel sexy too!

OP I was just coming in here to post this question so I hope you don't mind me jumping on! I need something very similar to thjs but with short legs (Spanx style) to avoid thigh chafage. Even with a similar weight loss to you OP I still have thunder thighs that irritate me when I'm wearing a dress,

IrritableVowel · 26/02/2023 18:56

@thumpsthewastrel I am still very chunky of thigh. I seem to be losing it from the top down. My boobs and belly are a bit sad looking. Arse and thighs still solid as ever, although smaller than before.

not complaining, I am very happy with the progress, but still want to create some shape.

@TheMildManneredMilitant I have had one of those slips before, think I might need the pants too!

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newwings · 26/02/2023 22:55

I bought the shorts body with under bra shape wear from Next, it's smoothed me out and was really comfy. I find ones with the bra included are hard to get a good fit and cause armpit bulges. I was really pleased with it. Im a size 14 I bought the 12-14. Well done on the weight loss. Wish I had your dedication.

IrritableVowel · 27/02/2023 06:56

Thanks @newwings

I never would have thought of Next. I will take a look.

It has been slow going, and it took a long time for something to click, but I finally found a weight loss programme that works for me. I have gone from a 20-22 to a 12-14 so far. Haven't been this small in 15+ years, hence the deflated balloon belly!

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StarlightLady · 27/02/2023 13:07

It depends what you are looking to wear. If you want something to go with a dress or a skirt and top, I find this control slip far more comfy than control knickers. It stays in place, is comfy and you wear your own bra with it.

www.marksandspencer.com/firm-control-sheer-shaping-full-slip/p/clp60285048?color=BLACK#intid=plpnav_pid_pg1pip14g4r2c2

IrritableVowel · 27/02/2023 19:41

Thanks @StarlightLady

I had one of those before, and it did a good job from what I remember.

adds to growing list

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