47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely slimming but straps don't help much, February 12, 2007
This review is from: SPANX Slim Cognito Shaping Mid-Thigh Body Briefer Shapewear (Apparel)
Like the last reviewer said it's tricky to put on using the little straps that go around your bra...that is a FACT. A front closure bra might help some. Even though I (finally and after a lot of cussing) got the straps around my bra, the garment still gapped underneath the bra on both sides of the back strap, which is right in the middle. That is the only place in the back there is a strap to hold the whole back of the girdle up.
Then there is one strap under each arm that goes around your bra there. It pulled down on my bra there causing scrunching. There is one strap in front in the middle too, which I don't need to use.
The directions say to attach the Spanx/straps to the bra and 'step' into the garment. RIGHT!! Much easier said than done.
For it to stay up properly in the back I think it needs straps not only right in the middle, but also to the left and right of the middle, in between that and the under the arm ones. I can't really use mine...A waste of money, I already removed the tags and can't send it back. I have another Spanx that is the same but without the little straps and I can't use that either, as it does creep down in the back. Unless you don't MOVE that is. So altogether I have spent about $150 for Spanx stuff I can't use.
There must be a better way to fasten those straps....maybe sturdy SNAPS or velcro or something, and they should fasten right to the TOP edge of the garment, as it is they hook half an inch down on the inside and that causes the top edge to tend to roll out and cause bulk there.
Not happy!
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not your mother's girdle (FINALLY)!, June 27, 2005
This review is from: SPANX Slim Cognito Shaping Mid-Thigh Body Briefer Shapewear (Apparel)
Want to lose 10 lbs around your midsection without plastic surgery? Buy this immediately! This is truly amazing. You will look and feel better in your clothes (especially low fitting pants and slim knit dresses). A tad tricky to get into (practice or give yourself plenty of time when getting ready). But other than that...this thing is worth its weight in gold. I'm buying at least one more! :)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great!, December 17, 2007
Its amazing! I read some other neative reviews and I was skeptical at first. I, however, love the product. I feel 10lbs thinner! It is definately just for special occasions, its more comfortable than your average "gertle", but not so that you would want to wear it normally. The little straps that go over your bra are a pain to fasten so have someone help. Also, they actually put thought into having to pee and built in this opening, which is thoughtful but tricky-haha. Overall, I would recommend it to someone trying to smooth out. I am about a 8 and easily went down a size.
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