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Girl Talk: On Bridal Underwear

Kate SheppardFebruary 7, 2012 //
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There were a lot of things I knew I’d have to think about when we decided to get married. I don’t just mean the lofty “What is marriage for?” questions. I mean the practical questions about the ceremony and party. What I’d be wearing underneath my dress for the big day wasn’t, however, one of the things on my mind.

That is until I watched an episode of “Say Yes to the Dress” in which a former beauty queen is lectured by her father about not wearing a thong to her dress fitting. “Thong” is not a word I would ever want to hear come out of my own father’s mouth, but I guess if that’s their relationship, who am I to judge? Prior to that, however, I wasn’t privy to the entire world that is bridal undergarments — a world wherein you’re not just expected to wear something stain-free and seamless, but sexy too. Indeed, “bridal underwear” is its own species in the genus of undergarments. Keep reading »

ZOMG, Octavia Spencer Wore Three Pairs Of Spanx To The SAG Awards!!!

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 1, 2012 //

“HOLY CRAP, DID YOU HEAR THAT OCTAVIA SPENCER WORE THREEEEEEE PAIRS OF SPANX TO THE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS ON SUNDAY?!?!?!?! I KNOW, I KNOW, SHE WON A BIG AWARD AND IS IMMENSELY TALENTED, BUT, YOU GUYS, SPANNNNNNNNNNNNXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!! THREE PAIRS!!!!!!!! CAN YOU IMAGINE? NO WONDER SHE LOOKED SO SKINNY! SHE SHOULD WEAR 17 PAIRS NEXT TIME, THEN SHE WOULD LOOK LIKE ANGELINA JOLIE!!!!!”

– The Internet, basically, on the revelation that Octavia Spencer, who won the SAG Award for her role in “The Help” and will probably also win the Oscar, wore three pairs of the slimming undergarments under her gorgeous dress. Can we stop talking about Octavia Spencer’s weight and body now? Please? [Styleite]

Melissa McCarthy Shares Spanx Horror Story

Amelia McDonell-ParryNovember 14, 2011 //
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I have never worn Spanx, but Melissa McCarthy has officially made me terrified of ever doing so. Wardrobe malfunctions are already all too prevent in my life — from snapped heels to sudden holes in my jeans’ crotch to full-on thong reveals thanks to hearty gusts of wind — so Spanx just sound like a disaster waiting to happen. They do, however, make for a hilarious segment on “Ellen.” Watch above!

Finally, A Stay-Put Strapless Bra

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 16, 2011 //

If you’ve worn a strapless bra at least once in your life, then you’re familiar with the “jug tug,” the act of constantly repositioning your breasts in a strapless bra. This spring and summer, though, you’ll be able to keep your breasts, bra, and hands where they belong with Spanx’s Bra-Cha-Cha Strapless Bra. As the name suggests, you can go dancing in this bra or wear it during your daily activities because the Bra-Cha-Cha has a one-inch thick No-Slip Strip that adheres to the back so the front stays up. Spanx also revolutionized the shape of the cups by turning them upside down, creating a secure fit. And yes, this strapless bra is available in sizes up to a 38D!

[$68.00 Spanx]

Dudes! Just Say No To “Manx”

Ami AngelowiczOctober 28, 2010 //

These are not hot superheroes; these are men modeling the new line of Spanx for men (lovingly referred to by me as “Manx”) that are now for sale the U.K. The undershirts and briefs promise to firm and flatten beer bellies and love handles and kill girl boners faster than a speeding bullet. Nothing is un-sexier than a man in a girdle. Nothing. [Daily Mail] Keep reading »

Feminists Can Wear Spanx Too

Lena ChenOctober 27, 2010 //

Tracy Clark-Flory, a senior writer at Salon, wrote of anxieties running high as subjects squeezed into uncomfortable shoes and deceptive shapewear at a photo shoot for More magazine’s November 2010 feature on young feminism, which both Clark-Flory and I participated in. Her conclusion? “There isn’t much that’s feminist about a feminist photo shoot.”

The problem with fashion spreads, of course, is that they’re subject to economic considerations which contradict feminism. The publications behind these spreads work with advertisers and designers that sell garments which are unattainable in size and price range to the average woman. (My photo shoot attire, for example, cost around $1,445.) Given their limitations, it’s not surprising that they end up perpetuating a very narrow definition of beauty that doesn’t exactly embrace individuality or diversity. But while I agree with Tracy that photo shoots are rarely, if ever, feminist affairs, I think ours was far more positive than most that make the pages of glossies. And perhaps there are a few lessons that editors and women can learn from it. Keep reading »

Spanx To Celebs Like Beyonce, The Shapewear Market Is, Uh, Expanding

Leonora EpsteinApril 19, 2010 //

Shapewear: we used to call them granny panties. And maybe you still do (granny-chic is in now, anyhow), but tummy-tucking undies are no longer for the geriatric set. We’ve seen the signs coming for a while—first with the Spanx explosion (or implosion, if you will), and then with the underwear-as-outerwear trend that began coming down the runways. Now, reports WWD, the shapewear market is experiencing a huge rebirth, citing a growth in retail sales of over 10 percent in the last year. The real reason behind the fad? Celebrity fans (duh), but more specifically, Rihanna with her metallic corset costume, Beyoncé‘s gold bodysuits from her latest tour, and Lady Gaga‘s … well, Lady Gaga’s everything.

So, what about you? Have you been eschewing your lacy thongs for full-coverage knickers? [WWD] Keep reading »

Maxi-Spanx, Anyone?

Leonora EpsteinMarch 5, 2010 //

As if thigh-slimming Spanx weren’t embarrassing enough, the company now makes these torso-covering panties. The brief style comes attached to a panel of super-tight elastic material, which goes up so high it sits right under your boobs. Wonder if they’ll start making these with a bicycle-short cut … aw, hell, might as well just make a full-body Spanxsuit in that case. [Nitrolicious] Keep reading »

Quotable: Janeane Garofalo, Poster Girl For Spanx

Jessica WakemanFebruary 10, 2010 //

Garofalo: I don’t have a love of shoes. I don’t care about labels. … The only thing I actually do have a tethering to is Spanx. I’m committed to them, I love them, and I wear them every goddamn day. Summer, winter, fall. I’ve got them on now … If I did not have my Spanx on, it’d be like a bunch of water balloons, or a melting candle.

— Janeane Garofalo really, really loves her Spanx [NYMag.com]

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Say Goodbye To Your Fear Of Swimwear, Thanks To Spanx

Bianca PosterliJanuary 26, 2010 //

Summer may be a few months away, but I personally think that there’s never a better time than now to start daydreaming about warm weather and beach vacations. But for some, the idea of rolling waves or pools might be more of a nightmare, because warm temperatures mean bathing suits and baring it all. If you’re not quite bikini body-ready (and let’s be honest, after the holidays, who really is?), here’s a bit of good news: Spanx, the company revered by many for their body-slimming undergarments, has decided to branch out. Meet Spanx swimwear, which sucks in just like their body shapers but is cute and fashionable — you’d actually want to wear it even if it didn’t give you perfect curves. More after the jump … [Glamour] Keep reading »

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