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Spanx-Will they hold in my muffin top?

27 replies

bigspender30 · 10/04/2008 22:17

I watched Gok on the telly tonight ( sky +) and he had the twins in spanx. I reckon I'm the same build as them and would dearly love a bit of control over the old muffin top. Would you recommend Spanx or would a cheaper control pair do the job just as well?

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widgypog · 11/04/2008 09:40

any spanx type underwear will hold in your muffin top. I bought a vest called kymaro which hold in your tummy and muffin beautifully. i will try and find a link.

MrsMattie · 11/04/2008 09:41

I don't think the regular Spanx 'power panties' are that great for muffin tops. You need the ones that attach to your bra.

widgypog · 11/04/2008 09:42

vest

widgypog · 11/04/2008 09:43

p.s primark do cycling shorts type underwear v cheap that holds in tummys and higher. I like my one cause I like my bum it is just my muffin top I dont.

bigspender30 · 11/04/2008 12:57

which ones attach to your bra?

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MehgaLegs · 11/04/2008 13:06

widgy - I bought the Primark version of spanx and they tend to roll down and my muffin top sort of plops over the top when I am least expecting it.

bigspender30 · 11/04/2008 13:07

I think that would happen to me. I think I need the ones that come right up to your bra but look like normal knickers at the bottom

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SheikYerbouti · 11/04/2008 13:11

The spanx things that go from thight to under the bust are fabbo, and only abou 20 quid from the magic knicker shop

bigspender30 · 11/04/2008 13:17

whats the magic knicker shop ?

bigspender googles frantically....

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SheikYerbouti · 11/04/2008 13:51

I am a regular customer

susiecutiebananas · 11/04/2008 18:17

I like the look of the one widgypog linked. Only thing is, I'm a 14-16 at most. the sizes are 12-14, i'm not a 12, or anywhere near on top, or 16-18 and I'm no where near an 18... so, what size should I get? The thought of a 12-14 seems the 12 aspect would be too small, and the 18 aspect of the other too big... am I making sense?

help... what size shall I get?!

Fantastic idea btw, I think it'd really help me with confidence issues whilst I'm trying to loose weight. Thanks for this girls

bigspender30 · 11/04/2008 19:16

a question for widgypog. The link you did looks great but My boobs are huge. Would the vest thing sit ok.Does it sit below the boobs or over them?

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widgypog · 11/04/2008 19:30

sits under..tis fab get one

widgypog · 11/04/2008 19:31

will look at sizes now

widgypog · 11/04/2008 19:53

I am a curvy size 10 with 34d boobs and prob size 8 on top. I bought size 2 as I wasnt sure wether sizes were american or english and it seems a bit odd to have size 4-6. Mine does the job but I think the smallest one would have been better.It sits under my bust and even if the vest sits just on the edge of your bra it wouldnt really show.Its is not rigid so I think even if it was a bit on the small side it would stretch.

It really does smooth your lines as although I am fairly small my body took a battering from pregnancy and I have looser skin around my midriff and this is great for under tight tops.

HTH

By the way I saw it first on jjb shopping channel and they say on there if you call with your size they will tell you which one to get..so maybe call.

bigspender30 · 12/04/2008 12:50

ok cool! Thanks for that.

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Piffle · 12/04/2008 13:11

you want this

www.brazilianlingerie.co.uk/shop_product.php?pid=68&id=48
bra lady sells them on ebay
I've got one and it makes permanent changes to your body shape
So comfy to wear
Dogs bollox and I have huge norks and it just gives them a little oompf

bigspender30 · 12/04/2008 13:23

ooh it looks like a corset!

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Nyeh · 12/04/2008 13:24

Oooh NappiesGalore wore Spanx to the christmas do, she looked fabulous! Not that she doesn't as a general rule... but still.

Piffle · 12/04/2008 13:25

its made form rubber, it is divine to wear.
I heart mine and have tons of cast off shapers in my wardrobe
spanx
rego waist cinchers
post natal girdles
This is the tops

jingleyjen · 12/04/2008 13:26

Spanx higher power are the ones you want.. they go up to your bra strap.

FYIAD · 12/04/2008 13:27

really piffle?

are you sure it doesnt roll up [narrows eyes]

Piffle · 12/04/2008 13:35

no rolling unlike normal ones as the bra straps keep it solid and the rubberised stuff stays PUT
honest to god
someone on here got me onto it..

FYIAD · 12/04/2008 13:44

i have a long body

my muffin might hang out at the bottom

am tempted...

Piffle · 12/04/2008 13:51

it does catch at the bottom on low rise jeans.