How do you know what size Spanx to get?

How Do I Find My Spanx Size? Finding your perfect fit is directly related to measurements (waist, hip, bust, etc.), so your best bet is going with sizes you normally take in clothing — not going smaller, which will likely create discomfort. For leggings and tights, you'll also want to take your height into account.
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How do I know my shapewear size?

If you tend to hover between dress sizes, go for the dress size that corresponds to your waist measurement. So if you're choosing between shaping shorts that are 14-16 or 18-20 and you tend to hover between a standard size 16-18, measure your waist only and consult the brand size guide.
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How do you measure your waist for Spanx?

  1. MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS. ...
  2. Bust: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, then drop your arms to your sides to measure.
  3. Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
  4. Hips: Stand with your heels together, and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
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Should you size up or down in Spanx?

How Do I Find My Spanx Size? Finding your perfect fit is directly related to measurements (waist, hip, bust, etc.), so your best bet is going with sizes you normally take in clothing — not going smaller, which will likely create discomfort. For leggings and tights, you'll also want to take your height into account.
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What size is G in Spanx?

Spanx sizes their hosiery with letters A through G.

For example, if you're between 5 and 6 ft (1.5 and 1.8 m) tall and you weigh between 165 and 220 pounds (75 and 100 kg), you'd be a size G according to the Spanx hosiery chart.
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Inside My Shapewear Drawer + How To Buy Spanx That Fit!



Does Spanx run small?

However, the leggings run on the small side. Going based on the size chart, I would've normally ordered a medium, but after reading several purchaser reviews, I decided to go up one size to large and am glad I did. For reference, the Spanx leggings size chart puts a medium at sizes 6-8, and a large at sizes 10-12.
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How do you pee in Spanx?

First, wearers need to tuck a piece of tissue into one side of the gusset - leaving most of the toilet paper to hang out along the thigh. This is then repeated on the other side to create a protective barrier. The wearer should then part the gusset with their hands, while using the toilet paper like 'oven mitts'.
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What size should stomach control be?

Use your waist measurement as your main indicator. So if you're choosing between shaping shorts that are 14-16 or 18-20 and you tend to hover between a standard size 16-18, measure your waist only and go for the dress size that this is most in line with.
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How tight should shapewear be?

Your shapewear should feel tight and secure, but at the same time, it should also be comfortable to breath and move around in. It's no surprise that an excessively tight shapewear can cause a variety of problems such as shortness of breath, irritation and can even distress your digestive system.
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Do you wear undies under Spanx?

"I will say that when I created Spanx 20 years ago, I designed them — and I'm glad you guys are talking about this because the nation's divided — but, I designed them so you don't wear underwear under them," Blakely said. However, Blakely added that to wear or not to wear underwear really is a personal preference.
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Why do my Spanx roll down?

Most of the time, high waisted shapewear rolls down because it is not fitted correctly around your rib cage. It might be stretched too tight as you have chosen a size too small. Or it might not be gripping well as it is a little bit too big. Both problems cause the same outcome - shapewear roll down.
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Are Spanx worth the price?

Yes, I love the Spanx faux leather leggings. The power waistband, the no seam on the front (aka no camel toe), and the quality make them worth it. Even if I don't wear them very often, they are the ones I reach for when I do. Apart from my workout leggings, I only have two leggings pairs, and that's enough for me.
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What leggings do the Kardashians wear?

Spanx Active Leggings

Kourt introduced us to these leggings and we had to share. Our editor, Michelle Scanga, tried them and now sees why Kourt raves over the high-rise leggings. Thanks to Spanx's Slim-X compression fabric, the workout pants truly suck you in.
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Does Spanx hide cellulite?

Body shapers

All hail the almighty Spanx — and other body shapers, too. But, Spanx is by far the most popular kid on the block with shorts, bodysuits, camis, slips, and other unmentionables that solve cellulite woes by providing a smoother-than-honey look under almost any type of clothing.
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Does Spanx stretch out?

Do Spanx Leggings Stretch Out? If you're wondering if they stretch before you've put them on your body (because they look TINY straught out of the package) – YES, they will stretch a lot to go on your body.
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Do Spanx make your waist smaller?

The act of putting on shapewear and wearing it for a decent period of time WON'T do anything to your figure permanently. There is no way a piece of fabric can change the make up of your body - it won't remove fat or add muscle, which are the only ways of changing your shape permanently.
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Are Spanx jeans worth the money?

Bottom line: Are Spanx jeans worth it? If you're willing to splurge, these Spanx jeans were impressive in our Lab tests and several women on our panel liked them better than their favorite designer jeans! Keep in mind that they're not cheap: The Jean-ish styles are $99, while the denim designs are $128.
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Is it better to size up or down in shapewear?

If you're thinking that a smaller option will give you an extra boost, think again. The body shapers are designed to enhance your silhouette according to your true size. "For the shapewear and smoothing base layers, just buy the same size you wear in clothes," say Blakely. "If you're a small buy a small.
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Will Spanx make me look thinner?

Spanx can really make you look five to ten, even fifteen pounds lighter.
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How do I stop my Spanx from rolling down?

Tuck them under your bra

Put your Spanx on BEFORE you put on your bra. If they are long enough (and I will be honest here, they are NOT long enough on me at 5ft 10") you can tuck the top of the waistband under your bra. This helps to give it a little bit of anchorage and can help stop them rolling down.
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