Customer Reviews

SPANX Higher Power High-Waisted Power Panty, F, Bare

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I really only wear them for work or special occasions but I secretly would love to wear them with EVERYTHING. The trick is to buy the correct size. If you think you need to buy smaller, in order to look smaller, you couldn't be more wrong. Seriously, I feel like I've instantly lost 10 lbs when I have them on (without the effort). They smooth my curves and support my post-pardum bulges. Most importantly, they give me the confidence I need to not feel insecure about my appearance. You can certainly find something cheaper out there, but you will end up with a far inferior product that will end up in your drawer, because if the SPANX are available you'll always reach for them first.

It's ok... but for something that is supposed to be all slimming and such, I think there are better products out there, ie. Maidenform: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00284B8WU/). Reason why is that there's a huge huge seam running right down the front and center of it!! So you better wear some thick fabric over it, or you'll get some crazy "panty lines". There's absolutely nothing sexy about this, but I guess this is more "form over function".

The other reviewer brings up a good point; it is hard to use the bathroom with this on, since it's not exactly easy to get in and out of. It's not extremely difficult, but not even close to being convenient.

I purchased Higher Power by Spanx about a month or two ago and I wear it just about everyday. What I like about this product is that it doesn't really make me feel like I am wearing a girdle. It also definitely makes a difference in my appearance; I love how this product covers me from under the breasts all the way to my thighs. My problems areas are the lower stomach and inner thighs, and this product helps to smooth those areas and my pants are fitting better than ever! Also, I wore khaki pants for the 1st time in 5 years since this product helps to eliminate the appearance of cellulite. It doesn't make it go away, that's for sure, but it certainly helps smooth the lumps and bumps.

What I don't like about the product is how it fits around my bra area. This product actually makes that area look fatter since it's pushing everything up. I can't seem to find a comfortable position. I am constantly checking out my back profile in the mirror after I put on these Spanx and at times I take it off since those bra bulges look worse than before I put the Spanx on. Also, the product tends to make the "love-handle" area look fatter as well, and this is not usually a problem area for me. These two issues are major for me.

Also, the quality of the product for the price leaves a lot to be desired. From the 2nd day, the strings around the top started to fray and come loose. This material is so similar to pantyhose and it snags easily. Also, I noticed this morning that the area around the crotch is starting to come loose as well. The craftsmanship could be a lot better. Another complaint is that when I visit the ladies room, I have to pull the product down in order to use the toilet. In the product description it says something about a "cotton gusset" to make it easier, but I just feel uncomfortable not wearing some sort of underwear so only using the gusset just doesn't work for me.

Overall, I enjoy the product, but not nearly as much as I had hoped; but I definitely plan on purchasing other Spanx products in the future.

I never use girdles even after giving birth because I just find them very uncomfortable and constricting. Yes I know that's the idea behind girdles but after a few hours and a couple of ribs aching, I wonder if it's worth the trouble. But when I tried out the spanx (thank's to a funny monologue by Ellen), I tossed my other girdles out the window and never wore anything else. It really smoothened my figure, made me look great in tight clothes yet gave me freedom to move. A word of caution though. Make sure your fingernails are filed before wearing because the material is like pantyhose material so you can snag it and create a run. But aside from that, this product is absolutely perfect.

I couldn't believe it. It is a bit tricky putting on but once on it's light and airy and gives a very smooth effect. I forgot I was wearing it!!! I'll definitely be looking at other Spanx products in the future and also need to order a duplicate of this so I can have one ready while the other is in the wash.

Unlike the one with the stockings attached, this one rolled right down. I fought my way into it, it rolled down, I rolled it the rest of the way off and put it back in the box.

I had high hopes that this garment would help with my muffin top issues. It does seem to smooth out the problem areas, but it won't stay up at ALL! It started rolling down the instant I put it on. Will sadly have to return.

I have tried a lot of shapewear but this is by far the best. It did not roll up or down and I looked great. I also love how you do not have to take them all the way down to go the the bathroom.

I ordered this to wear for parties during the Christmas party. I had recently lost some weight and needed some added firmness in the tummy area. They worked great, and it made me slimmer and my tummy was flatter, but they roll down in the back. I wore them several times, and the back always rolled down. I had to constantly pull it back up and sometimes even had to excuse myself to the bathroom to re-adjust it.

Good product, pain in butt to keep it up!

I bought this product haven read somewhere that Tyra Banks has like fifty of these and since I like her I decided to try this brand. I have about 40 extra lbs. from having my first baby...over a year ago, so with summer coming I needeed something to flatten my stomach and minimize my rolls. I have used other brands of shapewear and I was always disappointed with them. They would be uncomfortable. They would roll down after while(especially when sitting down)or I would have to keep pulling them up. I would always end up cutting the shapewear somewhere to try to make it fit and feeel better. I would wear it once and feel bad about cutting it up so I would put it away and forget how miserable it made me feel. When it came time to have a need for shapewear again I would try it on again and remember all over again what a waste it was and end up tossing it. I would go and buy some other brand and start the process again. BUT, then there was SPANX! I tried then on as soon as they came. My first thought was there were comfortable. Second thought, they smoothed me out very nicely. Thrid, they were long enough to reach all the way to your bra with room to stretch. But the real test came with time. Lets just say I ended up taking them to Myrtle Beach and wore them in hot weather and never had to fix my rolls. They were wonderful! They will never roll down or ake you feel uncomfortable. I highly suggest you order at least two because you WILL wear them all the time.