Spanx and Tanning

tafft1

Everything I have heard about Spanx is amazing. I have tried all sorts of shapers , even have a Slim N Lift - that infomercial one from a few years back and while that works awesome I need something longer , like the one you posted Jeter being the full slip for my eventual wedding dress and plan on purchasing one before I start wedding dress shopping next month or in July.

On tanning - I am not super pale but I do worry that white or even ivory will wash me out but I really hate tanning places. If I do anything probably would be airbrushed as I have heard good things and seen results first hand..but I doubt I will even go that route unless I really feel I need to.

chipypony

I tan very easily, and that is not always a good thing because I still have very definite tan lines from last summer that I can't seem to get rid of even trying to fake bake, so I would deffinetly try to spray tan thing, you will have to let us all know how it goes.

Wow that was a runon sentence.

mrsmamsie

I LOVE Spanx!  I have a few Spanx products.  I like their tummy tucking tights as well as their body shapers for my tummy and legs.  All of their products are great and really high quality, totally worth the price!

I would go for tanning cream.  I have heard Jerkins and Aveeno have good ones!  Good luck!

dwest2201

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[QUOTE]I LOVE Spanx!  I have a few Spanx products.  I like their tummy tucking tights as well as their body shapers for my tummy and legs.  All of their products are great and really high quality, totally worth the price! I would go for tanning cream.  <strong>I have heard Jerkins and Aveeno have good ones!  Good luck!</strong>
Posted by mrsmamsie[/QUOTE]

Haha, she said <strong>Jerk</strong>ins...

Button5807

The girls i work with swear by spray tanning for all of their special occasions.

[Deleted User]

Gaaahaha - good catch dwest! 

Hmm...well Button.. I guess I'll let you all know if I swear by it.  I'm going to do a trial run in the next month or so just to see what it looks like..

PhilliesPhan23

I cannot tan - I am at high risk for skin cancer and have to go to the derm every 3 months for check ups! So, I have plenty of experience in fake tanning with lotions and spray tans.

Dove is my number 1 recommendation, by Jergens works well also. You can buy the sunless tanner lotions, either Dove or Jergens, that are also skim firming lotions, so double work there! I do recommend spray tans, I have had 2 from Hollywood Tans and have not looked orange, but actually tan (and I am VERY pale and with blotchy, Irish skin). My best advice for the Hollywood Tans spray tan is to exfoliate and shave before having it done. After the spray tan, let is dry fully and wash your hands very well. Most importantly - have it 2 days before your wedding. You will look unrealistically tan, as if you just came back from you tropical honeymoon the first day. But on the 2nd and 3rd day you will have a nice, natural glow that gives you a great tan

katanne9

Now you've got me thinking....

Is it better to get the kind with "legs" or not? I feel like the skirt bottom would be easier.

Hmm hmm hmm...





How would you go to the bathroom wearing this??

I guess you have to wear a skirt bottom

Narwhal

I guess you'd just have to unhook it and yank it down, kat.

desertsun

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[QUOTE]Now you've got me thinking.... Is it better to get the kind with "legs" or not? I feel like the skirt bottom would be easier. Hmm hmm hmm... How would you go to the bathroom wearing this?? I guess you have to wear a skirt bottom
Posted by katanne9[/QUOTE]

Not sure how to put this delicately...I believe there is an opening "down there" so you don't HAVE to remove the entire thing to use the restroom.

But then again, no one wants pee-soaked Spanx under her wedding dress, so....

 

Narwhal

That sure would make for a SEXY wedding night, desert.

Nothing says "I'm the last person you'll ever have sex with" like pee-soaked undergarments.

katanne9

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[QUOTE]That sure would make for a SEXY wedding night, desert. Nothing says "I'm the last person you'll ever have sex with" like pee-soaked undergarments.
Posted by Narwhal[/QUOTE]


Bahahahaha

[Deleted User]

Gaaaahahhahah narwhal!!!

That is a good thought kat - I think that's why I'm going to stick with the slip one for my dress..

hetshup

Disclaimer: This may gross you out.


When we were at swim meets, we would just.... pull the suit to the side. It worked like a charm and you didn't have to take the whole wet suit off.

jeanacorina

There is indeed a hole.

[Deleted User]

Wow.  Very interesting.


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[QUOTE]There is indeed a hole.
Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]

jgcohn

Haha this thread cracked me up!!!  I want to invest in spanx...they look amazing.

I did gymnastics and we just pulled it to the side also...just like hetshup and her swimmer friend

Eight-31

So I never ever post, AND I'm a little late but I figured I would put in my two sense. I think the spray tan is a really good idea. I have been getting sprayed once every two weeks for about six months now. You will FOR SURE want to try it before the wedding because there are a few things you can do to lighten it up or darken it based on how it reacts with your skin. Definitely exfoliate the night before and make sure your skin has no lotions or deodorant on it right before you get the spray tan. (It can affec the way the solution adheres to your skin) It will be a bit dark the day after, but I usually look best on like day two or three and so do most of the other girls that I know who do it as well.

As far as it staining your dress, one of my friends got sprayed the day before her wedding and she did not have any issues with it rubbing off. It will, however, rub off on things that are REALLY tight like a bra. The good news is that most solutions come out in a regular washer so I would ask before you get sprayed.

Narwhal

Yeah, when I was in gymnastics and dance I just pulled my leotard to the side.

[Deleted User]

Awesome - thanks for the feedback Eight.  Since I'll be getting it done like 3 days in advance it's sounding like it shoud be fine.  But yes, I'm definitly going to do a trial run.