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Shape wear for specific lower belly problem area

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itcanholdapencil · 04/04/2026 01:06

hello, i’m looking for advice on shape wear.

I’ve bought several pairs of Spanx type pants/ shorts over the years that have just been a waste of money due to them not holding in the bit I need them to!

I gained and then lost around 8 stone quickly a few years ago and have been left with loose skin on my lower belly. It doesn’t really bother me unless I’m wearing something tight (I usually don’t but I have a dress for an upcoming wedding that doesn’t quite work with the skin ‘bump’).

All the shape wear I’ve either bought or tried on seems to target the waist (A) - so the ‘tight’ part of them is too high up for the lower belly apron I have (B) if that makes sense. Does anyone know where I could get knickers/ shorts/ a belly band type thing where the tight supportive part is focused on the lower belly area?

I will attach a shite picture. Thanks

Shape wear for specific lower belly problem area
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itcanholdapencil · 04/04/2026 01:06

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Pineneedlesincarpet · 04/04/2026 07:41

Skims. Much as it pains me to add to KK's empire.

Doggymummar · 04/04/2026 07:45

If you Google the onion ring, not sure if it's skims or spanx, or what it's really called. It's very good and goes from pubic bone to under bra. The thong is like cheese wire so I wear over knickers

https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaxjadexm/video/7418937724415053089?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

happinessischocolate · 04/04/2026 08:14

I got one from M&S last year, it’s like a little mini dress and was perfect - also easier to just pull and and down than some of the other shapewear when going to the toilet

itcanholdapencil · 04/04/2026 14:34

Thank you this is helpful! Re Skims and M&S, is there a specific item you recommend from those ranges?

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Overtheatlantic · 04/04/2026 15:25

“I must say OP- you have great boobs!”

🤣🤣

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