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

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).

The media could not be loaded. I have always been leery of shape because they leave an unsightly mark on my thick thighs. I am pear shaped.I wear a lot of dresses. 3 kids and 42 years old, I work out 5 days a week, but wanted that SmOOTH look too.Waist would be a size small, but inGot a medium so won’t be too tight on my thighs. Glad I did. Top part is rolling down a little because it’s loose but I can tuck it under my bra.Buying a second one in black for my white dresses and 3 to gift my sisters in law.

So disappointed in this item. The 1st time I wore them a hole popped on the waistband. I was being careful not to pull them too hard too. Fabric was a bit cheaply made.They also rolled down easily. I returned them and bought Shapermint brand. Cheaper and better. I still wear them.

Nice, very small!Prompt refund!

Ordered these after my original Spanx were accidentally left behind while traveling. I'd had my original pair for many years and they were still awesome. Was surprised when the new pair arrived and the fabric is very different than my old pair. It's cheaper - thinner, not unlike thick pantyhose and not as strong. My nail actually snagged the fabric the first time putting them on. I doubt these will last long. I truly loved Spanx so I'm bummed they've downgraded the fabric.

Was exactly as described extremely comfortable. I didn’t feel squished in, but it certainly did hold my stomach in.

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.

1x fits great. I’m 250 lbs and wear a size 16