brandie0688
I am 5'6" approx 215 lbs and have a long torso and short legs. My bra size approx 40G. I bought the L/XL and will keep it - here are some things to know....
Pros
- It is tight. Less rolls/jiggle, smooths you out, will be great under clothes. Will definitely wear this for more than the upcoming event I am attending.
- It is thick enough that I don't worry when I dig my nails into the fabric to yank it up.
- There is a lot less compression (or more slack) in the butt and breast areas. But ALSO the thigh area is not TOO tight ... in the best way. The last shapewear I had dug into my thighs and left noticeable divets even under clothing. Not hot. This bad boy goes down half my thigh and is firmly and gently in place... it's like magic. And it stays down, doesn't roll or ride up and I wore it for several hours today!
Cons
- Large busted ladies may need to consider that this may not encompass your girls entirely. There is definitely spillage. And because of the compression, the line at top of the cup is not terribly comfortable and digs in.
- For the dress I was going to use this under, the straps won't work. They are thin but somehow don't dig in uncomfortably. The issue is the color/sheen of the strap! It is fairly bright under the dress, not a matte finish, so they stand out too much under the lace.
Shower thoughts
- As I was determinedly yanking this up over my big ol hips (reminding myself that everyone and their cousin had reviews on here saying to trust that it's not TOO small and that it will stretch to fit) I realized that if you have issues with arthritis or carpal tunnel this may not be the best option for you. Ouch.
- Personally I could neverrrrr wear this out of the house without an additional layer. I bought the beige and you can see 《》... That could be in part because it's beige but also because the bust area is too small for the girls. If I were going to try to wear this out of the house I would 100% size up and order a DARK color.
- I am keeping this even though it won't work for the dress and event I have coming up. That in itself should tell you that I am impressed with this thing !
Imported From: Amazon