Rago 1294 | Open Bottom Girdle Extra Firm Shaping | Sizes M–8X | Zipper + Hook Closure | Classic Vintage Control | USA MADE

I had MANY disappointing shapewear experiences (which were costly) before I found Rago stuff. This girdle, and many other shaping products in the Rago line, are perfect for people who are hunting for proper, 'old fashioned' girdles. I found Rago shapewear popping up highly rated on multiple corsetry blogs and review sites during my extensive research for the 'perfect' item which would give me what I want. Personally, I want something (preferably a one-piece garment) that is going to make me look visibly thinner, provide compression to produce an hourglass shape, and have a longer leg which firms the thighs/perks up the derriere. I am looking for a superduper iron clad squeeze-me-into-it-until-I-barf type garment; comfort optional. FYI, for comparison purposes: I am 38, 5'6, weigh 170 lbs, take a size 10/12 and pear shaped. This particular girdle is for women looking for MAXIMUM, heavy-duty shaping/compression. The quality of the girdle construction unparalleled. It's made of robust materials, the stitching is reinforced upon reinforced. I'm sure if you invest in this girdle, it won't need replacing for a long time. I got a size L, which I believe was the correct choice (shapewear sizes are always hit-and-miss). It fit as I had hoped and expected; very tight and rigid. It pushed my hips, derriere, thighs and waist into that pin-up hour glass shape - yay! Somehow it is designed not to be as super-tight at the top of the high waistline, so you don't get flab spill-over while you're standing up; expect to get a small fat roll at the waist when you sit or bend. This just can't be helped or prevented in any tight girdle. You can also walk and sit in it, and it won't ride up. It has kind of large stocking clips which could be annoying if you are not using them, as they are not detachable and would show under clothes; you can either push them up/under but that wouldn't be too comfortable, or cut them off if you don't plan to use stockings much. The rest of the girdle shouldn't be apparent under clothes, unless you plan to wear something ultra clingy made from that really cheap thin super-stretchy fabric. Unless you are really skinny from the waist upwards, this girdle really needs to be worn with a slightly longer line bra with firm control that lifts the breasts to even the look out and minimize the bending/sitting waist-fat-roll. Is it comfortable? As far as maximum-security girdles go, yes, I think its comfortable; but saying that, I am realistic and don't expect that a tight girdle is going to feel like a shroud of feathers either. I would certainly recommend this girdle more as a special-occasion undergarment. Most folk probably wouldn't want to feel quite so constricted daily for work, unless you have a bad back which distresses you more than wearing this girdle would; in which case I would say 'try it', because there is no doubt it would correct posture and make you sit up straight. I would also recommend this girdle for drag queens, transvestites and female impersonators for that hourglass appearance, and anyone who is into the vintage pin-up girl style. I would hesitate to recommend this girdle to apple-shaped women. If you carry most of your weight on your top half, you are bound to get significant fat spill-over at the waist. Go for a higher-backed one-piece corselette instead. Try and read between the lines when it comes to buying shapewear based on customer reviews. Know what YOU want and how you want it to feel. Based entirely on researching customer reviews from several sites I have tried: Slim Me by MeMoi underwire full bodysuit with thigh shaper ($65), Spanx Super-Control mid thigh shaper ($24), Va Bien Classic Firm control bodysuit #1292 ($62), Wacol Firm control hidden underwire bodyshaper #801165 ($85), The Unbelieveabra $85, Solidea Silver Wave Anti-Cellulite Legging with Compression ($128), CASS Wear Repair Shaper Leggings ($78), F.I.X. Shapewear Under-Bust Full Body Shaper ($19.99) and Fajas Colombianas post-surgery shaper #9152 ($85) All these shapewear garments had excellent reviews and all raved about the firm control. TWO of them (Fajas Colombianas post-surgery shaper #9152 and the F.I.X shaper) offered anything even CLOSE to the kind of control I was looking for. The others ranged from no-support to smoothing effect support. I hope this has been a helpful review.

From the moment I put this on, I knew this would be a comfortable girdle. Even though it is very high-waist-ed, it was UN-noticeable throughout the day. The material is a little different than most girdles made today, e.g., Spanks, etc. It is also not like the materials used in older girdles, e.g., rubber, Elastine, all spandex, etc. This girdle is an even-fitting combination of nylon and Lycra Spandex.The boning reinforcement keeps the girdle from "rolling" down during the day. While I thought the supporters/garters at the sides and back seemed a little on the long side, and not adjustable, when bending over, this additional length "gives" so your nylon stockings don't "pull" the welt to the point that would normally cause stress on your thigh-highs. The fact that there are three garters on each leg make stockings stay in position so they won't "wrinkle" through all-day wearing. I didn't experience any problems with the zipper coming down, unlike many of others' criticism of this finely make foundation garment. It also seemed to offer better "coverage" on the behind, unlike many other open bottom girdles, still, I would recommend wearing panties underneath, even though this makes using "the facilities" a little more inconvenient. My only criticism concerns the garters. Adding satin ribbon to cover the garters in the front and side to cover the rubber nub holding up your stockings would have added some protection should one wear something that was very form-fitting. The sizing was "spot on." It held me in quite well. That being said, if you want even more slimming, consider going down one size, but I don't think this girdle would have been as comfortable to wear all day, i.e., eight hours or more. Overall, a beautiful garment, extremely well-made, and very, very comfortable. For the quality of the girdle, the price was very reasonable.

This is fantastic - after striking out finding the Spanx I needed, I thought I'd try a Real Girdle. The sizing is odd but just follow the chart and don't think too hard about it. I have 50" hips and got a size 40. I had NO IDEA how great these are! The boning is comfortable but also effective in preventing ANY roll-down. The front panel flattens the belly, the rear does not flatten the back. People have said it's scratchy but I didn't experience that. I was wearing high waist underwear, so I had fabric between me and much of the girdle, and I noticed the zipper has some soft fabric under it to keep it off the skin. So I'm not sure what part was scratchy, or maybe they changed something. It has a zipper on the side and some hook and eyes to help the poor zipper along haha. This zipper was doing yeoman's work, but it worked fine and this is EASY to get on and off compared to jumping around the room yanking up spandex shorts. Plus I love having it skirt-style to wear with dresses. It's not "cute" but it is sexy in a retro kind of way I guess. But that's not the point - I am not going back to struggling with stretchy bike shorts things, it's girdles all the way!

I love this body shaper! I bought it to wear under a formal dress for my daughter’s wedding, and it works great to hold and smooth my tummy and hips. Also it is fun to feel so sexy underneath my dress! My husband loves it, but I told him he can’t muss me up in this one ;). I think I’ll order the black and red one just for fun time. If I do, I’ll probably go up a size just for a little more freedom of movement. The white one I ordered to go under my mother of the bride dress is a perfect fit though for smoothing and shaping, and it gives me the freedom of being able to wear the correct bra size. Shapers with a built in bra don’t usually fit me correctly. I do suggest that if you have to wear a bra with it to get a slightly long line bra so that the shaper overlaps the band of the bra. Use some fashion tape to keep everything in place. That way, you don’t get a line of back bulge between your bra and the shaper.

If you are new to high compression shape wear you can't go wrong with Rago. These garments are still made in America. Some ladies have complained that items "run small" but for me the sizing is spot on. 5'7", 128lbs, waist 29"= large. With gentle laundering (no dryer) they last me 5 years. Do not use chlorine bleach it yellows the white lace. After all the pluses this did not work for me. Too short through the body. Sigh. If they offered a long for more money I would buy it, no can do.

I was right to order this in a size 7X/44 as per sizing charts provided be Rago Shapewear and American Shapewear (their parent company). Price was amazing here on Amazon! No one could do lower or even stock the size on other websites. I'm a size 20/22 in pant/jeans and this fit and zipped up pretty well. Sucked me in enough, nothing crazy just smoothed the humps; I have a sizeable gut. This was miles better than their vintage full bodywear suit that is hyped garbage however I managed to experience some drawbacks with this. So first thing was that the garter straps snapped off this thing in the back really easily when I bent over. Getting them to hold the back of my stockings was serious work but all in vain. So yeah the straps died in back. Second, I'm tall 5'9" or 5'10" and I found myself pulling this up or down. Either up to stop this muffin topping little bulge under my bust or to stop this bulge of whee the girdle ended at my thighs. Wish it was longer for a high-waisted girdle. This makes me curious about that panty girdle they offer.

Nice, but a little large for size. Great Girdle though.

Most important tip: check the size guide. You likely wear a much larger size than your clothes street size. Get the right size for you and you won't be disappointed! I'm no stranger to shapewear and can usually get buy with a more flexible, less than "extra firm" hold. But I had this little black dress that I wanted to wear on a night out and my love handles were just not cooperating. The spanx-ish shapewear that I usually wear smoothed my love handles, but didn't eliminate them to the degree necessary to acheive awesome lines in this dress. Enter the Rago 1294. ALL CONTOURS OF MY LOVE HANDLES DISAPPEARED. This helped me acheive a flawless hour glass shape and a super flat tummy. And it's vintage sexy. Pair with a lacey black bra and watch out! If you don't want to wear with thigh high stockings, you can just tuck the garters in--no problem. As for comfort, it's an "extra firm" girdle. Don't kid yourself. You have to trade a bit of comfort for that flawless look, but I guarantee you it's worth it (and not in the beauty is pain sense, but in a realistic it's worth the trade off sense). If you buy the right size, you will feel pretty comfortable pretty quickly. I didn't feel super constricted or unable to breathe or anything. Love it.

I absolutely love this girdle. It’s perfect for me and it creates no bulges where the bra and the girdle meet. It completely flattens my stomach and makes me look like I spend hours at the gym. It never rolls up, stays up and despite it being extra firm shaping garment I feel comfortable in it the whole day. Another reason why this is my favourite Rago shapewear garment is because it allows me to wear my own bra. Forget about useless ugly Spanx get this instead.

Ich bin total begeistert. So muss Vintage lingerie aussehen.

I love this product. Not only does it do the job but it looks very attractive as well. It improves my posture and the garters are excellent as well. I highly recommend Rago products from my own experience. I do advise to order a size larger than you usually wear.

got a 36 would rather have taken a 38 but does the job I bought it for .Quality is superb and cant wait to try it out with my wiggle skirts

Später mehr. Sehr schick, gewählte grösse passt. Zaubert einen flacheren Bauch. Mit Nylons wirklich sexy. Das beste aber ist das man auch einen echt kurzen Mini rock dazu tragen kann . Allerdings, kann man dann keinen slip dazu tragen. Oder aber er wird vorher schon angezogen ,vorzugsweise einen nylon slip,mit offenem Schritt ! Ihr wisst schon wieso 😊. Kann hier ruhigen gewissen eine Kaufempfehlung geben !!👍 Nachtrag: Werde mir das mieder auch in schwarz besorgen!! Mit passendem nylonslip .