Spanx- anyone got em? Are they good, and do they (as my mother says) make you sweaty and sore?!

[bohemianbint]

Just got some yesterday (in the sale at Debenhams, bargain!) and while they seem good - are they going to make me all minging? Last thing I need is Spanx induced thrush... Could you wear knickers underneath? I know this would render the weeing flap useless but still?

bump!

I have some (were recommended by a MNer) and they are fabby! Not at all sweaty or minging. Don't wear knickers underneath them, you really don't need them.

Ignore your mother!

Spanx!.......Weeing flap???????

WHAT

IS

A

WEEING

FLAP

?????

I am slightly concerned that in a slightly stiff breeze people may be given an unsightly view of my uterus...

I have some and think they're fab, not in the least bit uncomfortable, I forget I have them on when I'm wearing them! I actually think this is down to what shape you are naturally, spanx kind of force you into an hourglass, if you arn't naturally that shape anyway I can see how they might get uncomfortable.
You don't get sweaty or stuffy in them like you do other brands at all and agree no need for knickers either.

ahh

couldn't find wee flaps

But doesn't the fat just bulge elsewhere?

they are brilliant - don't wear knicks underneath I have the higherpower spanx and in them I can wear my size 14 trousers and dresses and without I cant

Love mine - high waisted with shorts. The weeing flap is next to useless - I end up weeing on my fingers, so I've given it up. For goodness sake don't fall into bed in them, in a drunken stupor or your legs won't work the next morning.
Also, mine seem to have some kind of in-built homing device. Wherever I am in the house, secretly adorning said garment, DP will always wander in and catch me. Honestly it isn't a pretty sight, getting into them.
Sooo glad he has a sense of humour.

HaTE mine, have below bra to shorts full body ones- the bottom half is fine, but the top just rolls down, useless, have never worn it because of this! Lovely back fat just bulges over, ugh.

They come with litle strap things that your meant to attach to your bra to stop this butthey are far too lightweight, & just drags your bra down, the whole spanx things a massive CON IMHO.

I got a full length tits to crotch ensemble. Marvellous.

Mine rolled up at the top, the really massive ones. So I had boobs, roll of spanx, flattish belly/waist/hips. Not convinced. Wee flap periously close to being too small.

i always rave about these ones and there is a cotton gusset so no need for underwear....the flab doesn't get moved elsewhere it gets sucked in...so its all smoother and flatter...these have never rolled down/up and i think they are wonderful

I've got the hardcore tits to crotch pants. Seems like there's a 50/50 split here, will report back after wedding tomorrow.

I wouldn't put it past my DH to get all sorts of wrong ideas re the flap...

i'm not pleased with spanx either after i tried their mama spanx tights and they shreaded after one wear..aaargh

I was worried about them rolling down at the top, I have the ones that come from under your bra down to shorts. Every other brand I have had has rolled down, the spanx never have on me.

I think it depends on your body shape and whether you have got the right size/style spanx.

My main problem is muffin top/midriff bulge and I tried spanx (many styles and sizes) but could not get them to stay up so were a bit pointless for me.

I have a pair and while they make me look good, if I am going out for dinner, they are sooo uncomfortable to have on while stuffing my face!

OK - I'm sold on the idea. I have just ordered a pair. But if I look like an overstuffed sausage, I will be blaming all of you

ok, update time. I loved them, they made me almost sylph-like without rolling down. I did not trust the wee flap though, and wriggled out of them everytime to avoid smelling of mad bag lady aroma at nice posh wedding.

oh, and whilst no-one got any Sharon Stone-esque glimpses, I might have been worried in a shorter frock.