I'm sure you have all seen the ads for the Shapermint shaper undies that are all over Instagram and Facebook. They make hiding the bulge look so easy!
I decided to buy a pair to check them out for myself since I have put back on some of the pounds I lost last year. I ended up getting one pair of the shorts like these:
I decided to buy a pair to check them out for myself since I have put back on some of the pounds I lost last year. I ended up getting one pair of the shorts like these:
Shapermint All Day Every Day High-Waisted Shaper Shorts Medium/Large Black
and a pair of the panties like these:
Shapermint: Empetua Ultra-Thin High-Waisted Shaper Panty - Body Shaper Black
and a pair of the panties like these:
I have tried both styles of shapers before in other brands and have never been happy with any. They are usually so tight that they are not comfortable and they seem to push the extra fat out the top and bottom like a busted can of biscuits! The last pair of shorts that I had were made of some sort of sandpaper and made the most gawd awful sound when I walked and I was sure I would start a fire down in my nether regions. So I thought the panty style would be better, since the only thing rubbing would be my thighs. This much was true, but my hips would have a huge line of demarcation where the fat would push out under it. The seams were also so thick that when I sat for too long, they would cut into my bum.
All that being said, I did not hold out much hope for these shapers. I wear a size 12 pants usually and I ordered a size M/L based on their size chart but fully expected them to be too small. They even looked too small when I pulled them out of the package. I was shocked when they fit! They are very thin and comfortable. I was worried how they would feel since they come up so far but they felt great!
Here are some photos for you. (Don't judge, these were after a very long day at work, a curious 2 year old peeking in and my 7 year old as photographer)
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| BEFORE |
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| With the Shaper Panty |
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| BEFORE |
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| With Shaper Shorts |
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| This is an example of the shorts in the most unforgiving and unflattering skirt ever made in the worst color possible. I just wanted to show how seamless the shorts look under it. |
I have read some of the negative reviews on Amazon where most of them are complaints that they roll down or not doing what the ad promises. All I can say to that is that I have not had a problem with the rolling down yet. As far as not doing what is promised, I don't expect to put on a pair of underwear and instantly look like a size 2 instead of 12! I am happy with how my new $5 Limited dress looks with them better than without though!
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| "come on mom, lets go play now" |
So to summarize, I am happy with them and I would recommend them as long as you have realistic expectations and follow the sizing charts.
Let me know if you have any questions and I will try to answer them!
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