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has anyone tried the maternity spanx?

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I need something with little shorts on it to wear under dresses -- its windy here so stuff can blow up, and with the bump, flowy dresses definitely move around a bit more and I don't wanna flash my lady bits. Just wondering if these are comfy. I'm not looking for shaping ...just something with legs that come down far enough, but above my knees and I can't find anything else.
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    alice2Bcheshirealice2Bcheshire member

    I love maternity Spanx, but I'd be embarrassed if a gust of wind blew my dress up and exposed them-- they're sheer and definitely look like underwear.

    Maybe just try some athletic shorts made of spandex or Lycra? 

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    tinyhumantoetinyhumantoe member
    Oh man, if they squeeze the stomach at all I would say no way for me.  I can't stand any pressure on the tummy! 
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    JandKHallJandKHall member
    I shouldn't be surprised they make maternity spanx...but I am! Wow I don't think I could do it, the secret belly fit on my bottoms are sometimes tight enough. But hey if you can rock it with no problems then power to you! 
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    melodramatic26melodramatic26 member
    I actually bought a pair of the spanx type of undergarment from Motherhood Maternity and I really like it. I needed something to smooth me out under my dress for a wedding next weekend. The belly part isn't so tight, just like the panel in maternity jeans, but the leg part is like spanx material (if that makes any sense).
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    DMD1029DMD1029 member
    I wear teh maternity spanx with a lot of my dresses and love them.  There's shaping in the legs and butt, but really just a thin film over the belly.  They're very comfortable.  Depending on how tall you are, they can be long.  They are definitely above the knee, but not always very much above the knee.  Alot of maternity wear stores have them to try on.  I'd suggest trying them and seeing if they work for you.
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    JulesDianeJulesDiane member
    So comfy! They aren't tight, they just smooth things out. I won't wear a dress without them now. 
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    lisastrolisastro member
    Oooh.  I need these. I am a little on the heavy side and I can't stand wearing a skirt without shorts underneath.  My thighs rub together in the most uncomfortable way.  Normally, I wear black slimming shorts, but they don't fit any more. 
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