Fashion

[magicmoodz]

I recently bought a dress for an upcoming event that is a bit form-fitting and out of my comfort zone.  

I should, but I never wear any kind of shaper, so this is unchartered territory. Do you have a recommendation?  I would like a garment that will "erase" any bra/panty lines, but I do not want to deal with those pesky snapping crotches.  What about a slip--do they work?      

Any suggestions you might have are appreciated.  

[chrystaltree]

Go to Spanx.com.  They have something for every occasion and every challenge and every outfit.   Even slips that are shapers.

[azgal]

I really like this one A234054 . The one I have isn't the full back coverage but other than that it's the same. (mine has spaghetti straps) What I really like about it is that it doesn't flatten the bust area. Most shapers I see have the same compression fabric across the bust flattening you out. This one doesn't.

No crotch snaps to deal with either. I don't have any trouble with it staying down. I have never worn it with a dress, though.

I have a muffin top and it really helps with that.

Sorry I don't know how to make a link to it.

[LTT1]

@magicmoodz... The last time I wore a body shaper it was the long-line panty style by Spanx that was so thin it didn't bother me at all. The SA at Nordstrom guided me in this. I was surprised that it was so gossamer.

[Chi-town girl]

Spanx is a great line but its' sister line called Assets that is sold at Target is also a good option.

I really like Heather Thomson's Yummie line. Check out HSN for better than Nordstrom/department store pricing. Her shape wear TS offers are fantastic. I love her shaping tanks-wear one almost daily. 

[islandgrrl]

I've adore the Spanx 'Trust Your Thinstincts' line.  Smoothing but comfortable.  I've never tried the body suit. Shawn says she swears by them.  I'd like to give it a try.

[jlkz]

I didn't bring the shaper I wore for my 50th high school reunion down to FL.  However, it was a great one that I found at SteinMart.  I would recommend the type that lets you wear your own bra:  most of those that have their own never quite seemed to fit properly.

The shaper  ( a name brand that I don't remember down here ) was very comfortable:  I danced the entire night !

[peachesncream]

This is what I wear under slinky dresses or slacks.

Jockey Skimmies Slipshort:

It comes in two lengths; this is the longer one. There's a short one, too. I  bought mine at Kohl's, but I think they're sold at a lot of places.

In general I don't like bodyshapers. They remind me of girdles, which I hated and don't miss! 

But I will wear Jockey Skimmies (on occasion). They're comfortable, and yet they give just enough shape that I look more streamlined in certain outfits.

Another thing - some shapers are so expensive. Jockey Skimmies are $20 (and I've paid less on sale).

The one I've shown comes in 8 colors.

[MaggieMack]

If you want something to hold you in and support your parts, go with a Spanx or Yummie piece. I wear a lot of the Jockey skimmers, but they are not shape wear.

Very important that you size up from your normal Q size when buying Spanx or Yummie. I am XXS XS or S at the Q and always buy Medium in the shaping garments. 

You will look and feel beautiful!

[ANewHue]

I've invested in many Spanx brand products and I hate them.  I prefer "yummie" by heather t.  Her tanks are part of my everyday wardrobe as are her leggings.  I bought one piece of her shape wear but I imagine her "slip" types are just as great.  She has a TS next week I think the 9th or 10th on the other shopping channel.