SPANXsculpt Seamless Power High-Waisted Mid-Thigh Short - Lightweight, All-Day Comfort - Core Control Shapewear

SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts, Soft Nude, Large VS. Rago Women's Hi Waist Long Leg Shaper, Beige, Large (30)All the wedding dress shopping articles tell you to wear the undergarments you are planning to wear on the day to the fittings, so I ordered shapewear in preparation for my dress fitting appointment. The two main recommendations were SPANX (an obvious choice as this brand has become synonymous with shapewear—like Kleenex and tissue) and Rago. Most of the reviews I read highly recommended Rago so I ordered comparable options in both; high waist and mid thigh.I wasn’t looking for a lot of shaping help. I consider myself very body positive. I love my curves and just wanted to smooth out my silhouette a tad (I mean I am spending a lot of money on pictures and a dress).The Rago are well constructed and beautiful. They have boning and are made of sturdy elastic lace. They also have clasps for stockings which is very cool. They are very difficult to get on and off and I was very worried about ripping the more delicate areas of the lace (I believe they are much sturdier than they appear though). The lace was itchy but not so bad that I believe you wouldn’t get used to it. The boning at the top gives me great confidence that the waist band would not roll down. The tummy panel and the structuring on the sides and back works very well to elevate and compliment your curves.The SPANX are made of a very comfortable elastic material like very thick nylons. They are very comfortable and easy to pull on. They hold everything in place and smooth out the lines of your body without overly changing your silhouette. The waistband has a think gel strip along the top that prevents the top from curling down (I read many reviews that pointed to SPANX having this problem compared to Rago). I moved around a lot while I tried these on to see if the top would roll down and it did not. The thigh section is thicker than the top and I didn’t observe any problems with the ends rolling up either. I believe if you size these correctly you will have no problem with them rolling or sliding out of place.Both pairs of shapewear feature a split crotch so that they do not need to be removed to go to the restroom (I read a few reviews where Rago was recommended for having these, over SPANX so maybe SPANX has recently added this feature).For my needs I will be keeping the SPANX. I prefer less shape help but would highly recommend the RAGO to anyone that feels more comfortable with more support! The SPANX also feel more comfortable to me and I have very sensitive skin (I do believe that people with normal skin would find the Rago brand comfortable but I feel that it will drive me crazy).

Was exactly as described extremely comfortable. I didn’t feel squished in, but it certainly did hold my stomach in.

Maybe I received a defective item? I tried to put them on, and they ripped right away right on the butt area. No, I don’t have long nails (I keep them short and natural), and yes, I ordered my correct size. I was so upset that I threw them away, forgetting I could’ve returned them. The quality of Spanx has really gone downhill. I own a pair that I’ve had for over 8 years never ripped, never had any issues. Really disappointed.

I am 5 ft 3” and it came up way too far for my short torso. Top kept rolling over. Tummy control wasn’t as expected.

My surgeon recommended that I purchase spanx highwasted full power shorts for post abdominoplasty surgery. I am 5'1" tall, 145 pounds and my measurements (taken accurately by a nurse) suggested a size Large. I ordered two pair in Large and one in XL.10 days post op, I tried to put the XL on and simply couldn't. I had to laugh with the reviewer that stated she was so exhausted after putting hers on that she couldn't attend the affair that she had bought them for!Many reviews say sizing was perfect, some say it's a bit of a struggle getting them on, but for me, even after utilizing the tips offered in the reviews, XL was impossible for me to get on. Perhaps if I weren't all lumpy-bumpy sore I could have gotten the XL on, but at this point I'm returning one of the Large pair in exchange for a 2XL (!!!).For immediately post-op I got a Marena with zip-up sides in XL, which the nurse said is providing perfect compression. It can go in the drier resulting in about a 1 hour turn around including a "quick wash". It cost the same as 3 pair of Spanx, but it also has a large open crotch so I'm not pulling them off and on constantly (the gusset in the Spanx is a bit of a joke).Again, maybe because I'm trying to find something in a reasonable price range for post belly surgery (that my surgeon recommended) I expected these to fit well.Update: the Spanx 2XL is the right size for my body right now. Putting them on is tiring, but at least they're on. The gusseted crotch covers so well that it's nearly impossible to open it enough with 2 hands, and then you have to let go with one hand to wipe and it closes right up. Icky wet hands and fabric. How can those who say the gusset works actually accomplish this?I bought a second Marena...

1x fits great. I’m 250 lbs and wear a size 16

Like others before me, this was recommended by my surgeon’s office post abdominal surgery. I’m short waisted so typical compression garments did not fit well. While I appreciate the gusset that is supposed to make going to the bathroom easier, I will need to cut the gusset to make that a reality. If you want to pee yourself, this is for you. I have worn this style for years but the quality has clearly gone down hill because I put a run into the back not once but twice just trying to pull them up. I should have spent the money to find a better option.

I knew my size from previous purchase. Thinner than their other products so not as hot to wear but same firm control.