SPANXSPANXsculpt Seamless Power High-Waisted Mid-Thigh Short - Lightweight, All-Day Comfort - Core Control Shapewear

I don’t normally take the the time to review, but these are great!To help others:I’m size 18-20 pantsWeight 200-210lbsHeight 5’7”I bought XL in black.Spending a little bit more has been worth it! I have no discomfort or “snatching”. I have no bulges or lines showing under my clothes! My bum looks good too! I cold water wash these or hand wash in cold water, then I hang these to dry. I’ve had my Spanx for a few months now and have used them at least a dozen times. They haven’t worn out or torn. Of course, they are hard to get on, as shapewear always is, but I just pull the shorts on a little at a time, going from leg to leg, until they’re at mid-thigh. It sometimes takes a little effort to pull them all the way up to underneath my bra, but it’s great that they stay up all day! I need control right under my bra line as well because I also “muffin-top” there. A few times, the top part may roll down, but I get it to stay up for good after a bit, unlike a few other high-rise shapewear for tummy control that I’ve tried which just roll down and give up on me. Maidenform I ordered too, but it was useless for my size & shape because it rolled down, no matter what—With Maidenform, I always had to find a place where I could privately adjust it! I’m thinking about getting the Spanx open-bust mid-thigh bodysuit as well! I hope my review can help you, ladies!

SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts, Soft Nude, Large VS. Rago Women's Hi Waist Long Leg Shaper, Beige, Large (30)All the wedding dress shopping articles tell you to wear the undergarments you are planning to wear on the day to the fittings, so I ordered shapewear in preparation for my dress fitting appointment. The two main recommendations were SPANX (an obvious choice as this brand has become synonymous with shapewear—like Kleenex and tissue) and Rago. Most of the reviews I read highly recommended Rago so I ordered comparable options in both; high waist and mid thigh.I wasn’t looking for a lot of shaping help. I consider myself very body positive. I love my curves and just wanted to smooth out my silhouette a tad (I mean I am spending a lot of money on pictures and a dress).The Rago are well constructed and beautiful. They have boning and are made of sturdy elastic lace. They also have clasps for stockings which is very cool. They are very difficult to get on and off and I was very worried about ripping the more delicate areas of the lace (I believe they are much sturdier than they appear though). The lace was itchy but not so bad that I believe you wouldn’t get used to it. The boning at the top gives me great confidence that the waist band would not roll down. The tummy panel and the structuring on the sides and back works very well to elevate and compliment your curves.The SPANX are made of a very comfortable elastic material like very thick nylons. They are very comfortable and easy to pull on. They hold everything in place and smooth out the lines of your body without overly changing your silhouette. The waistband has a think gel strip along the top that prevents the top from curling down (I read many reviews that pointed to SPANX having this problem compared to Rago). I moved around a lot while I tried these on to see if the top would roll down and it did not. The thigh section is thicker than the top and I didn’t observe any problems with the ends rolling up either. I believe if you size these correctly you will have no problem with them rolling or sliding out of place.Both pairs of shapewear feature a split crotch so that they do not need to be removed to go to the restroom (I read a few reviews where Rago was recommended for having these, over SPANX so maybe SPANX has recently added this feature).For my needs I will be keeping the SPANX. I prefer less shape help but would highly recommend the RAGO to anyone that feels more comfortable with more support! The SPANX also feel more comfortable to me and I have very sensitive skin (I do believe that people with normal skin would find the Rago brand comfortable but I feel that it will drive me crazy).

I don't know what happened to this brand, but Spanx are not the same quality that they used to be. They are thin, they barely hold in your stomach anymore, and the first time trying them on, my thumb went right through the fabric. I don't even have long nails. I still have Spanx from when they first came out, more than 15 years old, from my wedding, that are intact. After two kids, they don't fit anymore, so I thought I'd try a new pair in the next size up. I cannot believe how poor the quality is now. Definitely getting returned and will not buy them ever again. Sad.

I ordered a large based on the sizes listed on the box, my measurements said large is the best fit. Large did not fit at all, couldnt get it over my hips. Returned and got an x-large. That also didn’t fit, I was able to pull it up but it was cutting the circulation off around my ribs. It also kept rolling down. Returned the x-large and got a 1x, much better fit overall and the top is not rolling down. The shorts are comfortable material.

I am 5 ft 3” and it came up way too far for my short torso. Top kept rolling over. Tummy control wasn’t as expected.

True fit.

I ordered 2 different sizes. One large and one extra large. However, it was delivered separately and realized that it was sent from 2 different companies. The extra large came 1st and it was ripped on the side and there was no original Spanx red packaging, but in a plastic clear bag. It also didn't have the stopper on the waist line. The large came a day or two later and this one was in the Spanx red packaging like it's supposed to be. Of course, I returned the extra large and kept the large, since it was the original one and it did the job. It is a little long for the torso, but you can tuck it in under your bra. It does roll down a little bit, but if you make sure to tuck it in, there shouldn't be a problem. It's also true to the size. I am 5'3, 173 lbs usually size 12-14 in dresses and size 10-12 in pants. Just make sure, you get it with the Spanx red packaging.

Love this shapewear. I’ve had some that were so tight it was ridiculous to put on. This has a nice soft stretch but really packs me in! The top has yet to roll down. I put it on first and then my bra and it doesn’t move. The legs stay down as well. And most important, the crotch has an overlapping slit when needed!