What’s your foundation and why ? Spanx like control, girdle (Rago) or corset ?

You are correct Spanx and most of the current shape wear does very little to actually control anything.

When I dress I use a boned waist cincher to shape my mid section and it works pretty well holding everything in nicely. Rago makes girdles that are good and firm too. If you really want control get a corset. I have one and it really does the job but I can hardly bend in it. There are also waist trainers that wrap around your mid section and are easily adjustable.

I was brought up with girdles, so these days I wear a Rago (6201 panty or 1294 open), usually with a lightweight brief underneath for that extra control (Playtex 4261). Spanx and similar might be ok for a smooth outline, but they don't really control like an old style girdle. I only ever tried a corset once - never again!

I also combine this with a Triumph "Doreen" long line bra to get that all-in-one effect.

Corsets work best to define a shape but are restricting in movement at times. Boned waist trainers help too. I have not found girdles to help much. I do wear an under bust torsett to smooth out some bulges when wearing a sweater or sweater dress. Plus it pushes up and makes my breasts seem a little larger.

Sandy

Michelle
Thanks for responding.  I’m intrigues by waist training.  I’m going to look more into it.   Also question for you…are u able to lace yourself with your waist cincher?  The one thing with a corset is being able to do that .

carole

This sounds spectacularly uncomfortable. I often wear spanx like items and they seem to help me. I need to lose more like 50 lbs and once I accomplish that I may look into a corset or wait trainer, but for now, I don't see that happening. I am willing to suffer for the cause, but only if I feel like it's really going to be effective. It all sounds interesting though, and I'd love to see some of your photos with and without such support items.

Delicate hugs,
Catherine

Hi Carol,

I got a long line slimmer and push up from enfemme.com. It definitely does slim you a bit.
You don’t want to be in it for a long time though. It is restricting, and it makes you sweat due to a latex layer inside. Winter is a good time to try this type of shape ware for sure!

There are other corsets that are called waspies that I was curious about, but never got around to trying. They look like they could be even less comfortable though.

Good luck in you search,

💕Lara

Hi Carole.

Yep do a search for waist trainers as there are many types form mild to severe control. The ones I've seen aren't boned like a waist cincher or corset.

Yes, I can lace up my waist cincher and corset very tightly using the door knob or bed post method. It gets easier to do the more you do it. I've tightened up my corset to where I could hardly breath but it gave me a nice figure... suffering for fashion... lol

I've worn a corset, and while it's not as uncomfortable as you may think, I wouldn't want to wear one all day.

I'd go for a corselette - it holds everything in, and it feels sooo nice.

Connie
xxx

As for foundation/shapewear, I've tried on a plethora of them.   I started with the usual spanx type - high waist, long leg, to body shapers, waist shapers, and of late I've settled on wear your own bra torsettes/singlets.

2 of my fave go to brands are Maidenform and Naomi and Nicole.  However, they only smooth, they don't suck in anything extra.  I bought some torsettes off of aliexpress, and I made sure I followed the size guide.  Even at 3XL, these torsettes really "suck" in the extras off the sides, however, it is also so uncomfortable it makes it somewhat hard to breathe.

Another bonus I've migrated to torsettes is most of them have a bathroom hole, making it easier when nature calls.

My favorite go to girdles are Bali high wisted long leg girdles and Glamorize long line bras.I also have ,from all places,Walmart high waist Cupid shapers.Yesterday I visited a lingerie shop and much to my surprise I found a strapless long line torselet that is very comfortable and two longline bras that are very nice and fit well.I arrived at this shop dressed as Michelle and had a very pleasant time trying on different foundation garments,all this with the interaction of one of the sales associates.I also have two of Rhonda Shears girdles I bought on HSN and two padded panties from Love My Bubbles,and that was a very fun expierence interacting with the ladies from Love My Bubbles.Sorry this has rambled as long as it has,Please have fun shopping and be the best part time lady you can be. Hugs,Michelle.

So true we all suffer to look good!

So true we all suffer to look good!

I'm so thankful I don't have to wear uncomfortable foundation garments. I'm very petite at 5'3" and 110lb. I prefer wearing lose fitting dresses and as long as I wear a bra and breast forms I have had no problems being looked at as a feminine girl.

So jealous