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Shaping Underwear Recommendations?

abrewer5abrewer5 member
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I just scheduled my appointment for my dress fitting! But now I'm starting to worry I'll need a shaper because my dress is form fitting and I'd really like a nice flat look to my stomach.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a certain brand? I plan to have my cups sewen into my dress so I don't need it to have a bra attached. Thru my online searches at Kohls, VS, and Target I've seen a lot of mixed reviews saying some products roll down more than others.

Or on the other side should I just not wear one at all?

Here's me in my dress when we picked it out. I think it will have to be taken in a little, it's pulled back w/ clips in the picture.

 

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  • abrewer5abrewer5 member
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    shrekspeare said:
    I can't see your picture. :[

    I have a spanx one that has cups built into it. I really enjoy it. The only problem I have with it is that it slides down a bit in the back, so if I'm not on top of keeping it up, I get that weird side back fat hangover like when your bra is too tight.

    I am not wearing anything under my dress, aside from underwear. But I think it depends on how high your gown comes up in the back.

     

    Thank you for the feedback! I was considering just wearing regular underwear to be more comfortable I just don't want to regret it in my pictures.

    Sorry about the picture! It's my first time uploading one I guess I did it wrong, and it's only showing up on my screen. Hmm.  


     

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  • jmb3jmb3 member
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    I bought spanx but mine doesn't have a bra its just from my thighs up to just under my chest.
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  • Sugargirl1019Sugargirl1019 member
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    jmb3 said:

    I bought spanx but mine doesn't have a bra its just from my thighs up to just under my chest.

    This. It is what I was thinking of for you. Get the body/fabric tape to tape it to you if you are worried about it falling down/sliding for any reason.

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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
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    I got that same dress! I am really excited :)

    I actually got it because I felt like it didn't need much shapewear underneath it to still look good. When I tried it on, I was wearing nude panties and just a regular bra and felt good about it. Granted, I still need alterations, but I was pretty happy that I felt it didn't need much underneath.

    Florida in the summer makes me want to keep my undergarments very simple.
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  • cupcait927cupcait927 member
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    I'm going to keep an eye on this thread because I just bought a dress very similar to yours and I was wondering about shapewear earlier today too. I'm going to have bra cups sewn in as well so I would only need something for my midsection.
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  • kjvaracallikjvaracalli member
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    I love my spanx (or asset---the target brand), wear them frequently.  Can't compare to the VS brand though.  I think you look great in your picture already, but if you think you would feel more comfortable with support then go for it. 
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  • sarahuflsarahufl member
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    OP- let us know what you decide! I am selfishly interested because I have that dress!!!
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  • abrewer5abrewer5 member
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    Thanks everyone for your feedback! :)

    @sarahufl- It's definitely a light dress for a FL wedding and I think I'd be OK without shapewear. I'd definitely recommend keeping it light! I went to my sisters wedding in Aug in FL and I was dying in a sun dress!

    @sugargirl1019- That's a good idea to use tape to keep it up, maybe I'll try that!

    I think I'm going to buy shapewear and at least try on the dress with it before my fitting so I can see which looks the best. Thanks for the recommendations! Target and VS were my top choices, so I guess I'll just pick between the two :)

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