I recall the days, when "ladies" wore girdles, I know, showing my age. But ever since Truvy (Dolly Parton) said "Well, these thighs haven't gone out of the house without lycra on them sice I was 14." I said to myself, Thank God those days are over! Now I find myself contimplating Spanx or spandex to support my ummm loosening skin.

But I know what happens with ordinary 'control top' undergarments, that waistband rolls down. And with my gut, I have doubts. Are the new 'active wear' garments any better? What do you wear? recommend? Comments, suggestions please.

thanks

I don't have any suggestions but let me just say (voice of Miss Clairee/Olympia Dukakis) *sniff* "You were brought up right!"

I like body suits, they look like a one piece swimsuit but dip down under the bust, some have thigh coverage as well. Since they have straps, they don't roll down! I have gotten all of mine at Walmart!

Edited October 29, 201411 yr by bebenubbins

I like body suits, they look like a one piece swimsuit but dip down under the bust, some have thigh coverage as well. Since they have straps, they don't roll down! I have gotten all of mine at Walmart!

bebenubbins..... where in WM? I looked in the womens dept and didn't see anything.

I just bought one of the Walmart ones and it seems great so far. Mine has straps and dips under my bra and then ends just below my stomach. It has a silicone strip at the bottom and seemed to stay in place. I reached and jumped around to try to get it to move, but didn't budge.

bebenubbins..... where in WM? I looked in the womens dept and didn't see anything.

In the undergarment section. Here is hanging on the walls around the dressing room.

I got this maidenform high waisted panty that goes up to my bra line (because my issue that bugs me is tummy roll/muffin top - even when pants fit loose I have the muffin roll). Anyhow - I got it from Target for $14. Super shaping. Really smoothes out the roll and it stays up. It was a struggle to get into that bad boy though. But shapewear isn't supposed to be easy to get into. If it is, you are buying it too big. I plan on getting another one just to have a couple to rotate.

I also plan on getting one of the tank tops that allows you to wear your own bra under it for the same effect.

Here is a link to the product:

http://www.target.com/p/self-expressions-by-maidenform-women-s-body-con-high-waist-boyshort-assorted-colors/-/A-14654331#prodSlot=_3_5

Edited November 1, 201411 yr by Forsythia

I have a variety of body shapers. One is a slip like piece for under dresses, on is a high waisted pant like piece that comes to the knees, and a few pairs of control underpants. I'm looking to get a few pair of spanx tights for the winter as well. Mine are pretty comfortable, but I'm not one of those women who buy a size smaller. I bought my regular size.

I bought an expensive one from Soma that goes up to my bra line. It never rolls down and is super comfortable. Well worth the money. $25-$30.

http://www.cosmesearch.com/bodyslimmer/index.HTML

I was thinking of ordering this one since it is more free breathing. It says its like a tummy tuck without surgery. It's only 9.95.

I have the spanx that is the thighs and stops right under your bra. I love it but don't know how I will feel about it after my surgery.