spanx... helpful or terrible idea?

halfnhalf · April 2010

Being a bridesmaid + nasty bloated belly issues = not cool!

I know, I know... they're all going to be looking at the bride, not me. But if anyone looks at the bulge under my bridesmaid dress and asks me if I'm pregnant, I am going to lose my mind, I just know it. I mean, let's face it, people are idiots, especially drunk people at weddings who you haven't seen in a while.

Would spanx (or something of the sort) be helpful, or will it squish the bejeezus out of me? Could it be harmful? I don't want to be in pain, but I really don't want to look 4 mos pregnant either! (I do not carry my bloat well!)

*I'm not usually superficial at all - I'm a sweatpants kind of girl, so squeezing into a bridesmaid dress on a GOOD day is not something I'd ever enjoy!

Rapunzel24 · April 2010

I liked my Spanx. Didn't seem to squeeze me too much. But I haven't worn it for 2+ years. I don't know anything about it being harmful though, sorry.

erinandbrockv · April 2010

I personally have never worn spanx-but I know that they are more for smothing out lines underneath clothing rather than tucking things in. So if the right size is worn they shouldnt be too tight to be harmful. I'd say it cant hurt to try, but im not sure how much they would hide tha actual bloat! gL!

catery18 · April 2010

i honestly think sometimes it depends on the dress...sometimes I have worn them and swear they make me look "rounder"?!

halfnhalf · April 2010

well i certainly dont want to look rounder! :-P

it's an empire waisted dress, and the other girl wearing the same dress as me actually IS pregnant - which is just great!!!!!! there are 2 other girls wearing a different style dress. figures mine's the maternity-looking type!

i was looking at some tummy-control things at a department store yesterday (not spanx), but being the paranoid nut that i am, i started thinking that maybe the abdomen NEEDS to swell a bit, and if i'm smooshing my ute/ovaries to a pulp, it certainly won't help my TTC struggle!

i told you i'm paranoid Embarrassed

FabulousMrs.P · April 2010

halfnhalf:
well i certainly dont want to look rounder! :-P

it's an empire waisted dress, and the other girl wearing the same dress as me actually IS pregnant - which is just great!!!!!! there are 2 other girls wearing a different style dress. figures mine's the maternity-looking type!

i was looking at some tummy-control things at a department store yesterday (not spanx), but being the paranoid nut that i am, i started thinking that maybe the abdomen NEEDS to swell a bit, and if i'm smooshing my ute/ovaries to a pulp, it certainly won't help my TTC struggle!

i told you i'm paranoid

I don't think you would actually do any harm...it just might be REALLY uncomfortable to shove bloat into something tight. That said, I would be totally paranoid as well!

How fitted is the empire waisted dress? Maybe your bloat won't even show if it isn't super fitted. Or maybe control top pantyhose will be enough to keep things held in a bit without having to resort to tummy control items.

CEBrock · April 2010

Spanx are my bff. I have the ever present poochie belly... Here is what I have learned about spanx from my collection:

- My favorite on is the one piece that has straps. Although of course, you cant wear it with everything.

- My second favorite is the thong that comes up to your bra.

I wear a 6 in most stores. And I buy a small in Spanx... the medium didnt really help do much of anything! I am in a wedding next weekend and I am in the same boat... bloated and not feelin like climbin in a slinky dress!

miamicubajam · April 2010

I actually ordered the new tummy control spanx for an upcoming wedding we have, 2 1/2 weeks after ET. I also have a beautiful dress but don't want to think about any bloat being exposed. I personally don't think it will do any harm. In most cases woman usually don't find out they are pregnant until 4+ weeks and will squeeze into tight fitted jeans, etc. No harm done but since we have to worry about bloating issues due to meds, we do need a little assistance. lol Stick out tongue

Stuckinthemiddle · April 2010

I just dropped 200 bucks on spanx, but I have six, yes SIX weddings to go to this summer. I like the higher power style power panties... I am starting my Lupron tonight and have a wedding on May 15th, so it looks like the wedding might be happening right in time for ER or ET, depending on how things go (assuming the cycle doesn't get cancelled). I am also in a wedding in Sept with a girl who TTC for 1 month and is already pregnant. This might be why I just dropped 200 on spanx. If I can't be pregnant, at least I can do all I can to look good, right?

I also bought a spanx bra and I LOVE IT!!! I got the front close style w/o an underwire. Its awesome!

kthappy76 · April 2010

Spanx are your friend, they're magic. GL!

NYC1216 · April 2010

I bought them once and returned them. I felt like they made me look heavier with them on because they were so thick

Yellow_Daisy · April 2010

So I am pretty overweight and just went to my brother's wedding. I got spanx for the first time. I got the more expensive power ones that go up to your bra. They totally smoothed me out and I actually liked how supportive they were. I didn't find them uncomfortable at all except when you are putting them on but once they are on I liked them and felt good in my dress.

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