Spanx Slim Cognito shaping mid-thigh bodysuit
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Description of Spanx Slim Cognito shaping mid-thigh bodysuit
The Slim Cognito shaping mid-thigh bodysuit by Spanx is designed to comfortably shape the body and has detachable straps that can attach to a bra. The reduced tension at the seams stops bulging and discomfort and a cotton gusset opening is built in.Apparel reviews of Spanx Slim Cognito shaping mid-thigh bodysuit
Customer Review: Save your money.
Rating: 2 Stars
I had high hopes for this, but it was a let down. While the front of it stays up great, the back rolls down. And unless you are an octopus, good luck pulling the back part up. Size is not the issue. If I ordered it any bigger, it would have been too big. Think long and hard before you order it, because you can only return it unused, which is pointless because how do you know it fits until you try it on!? Customer Review: Not worth the money...
Rating: 2 Stars
I purchased this because I've never found a shaper that didn't roll down or bunch, and I thought the bra-attachment straps on this would work. I have heard really good things about Spanx; unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. Expect to spend 15 - 20 minutes trying to figure out how to attach the dang straps from the shaper to your bra. After getting everything properly attached, I tried getting into it... the straps don't fasten securely, so they all popped off as I was putting it on, and I had to take it all off and try again. This time, I safety-pinned the straps down so they wouldn't slip and disconnect. I put it on again (attached to my bra) and found that the straps were too long. They're obviously meant to keep the shaper from rolling down around your waist, but they didn't, even on the tightest loop. I will say that I'm between average and petite (5'3'' and 125 lbs), so I may have a shorter torso than this was made for. In any case, the shaper came right under my bustline, and the straps didn't do anything because there was too much slack in them - the shaper still rolled down and fit uncomfortably around my bustline/waist area.
FINALLY, I decided to attach some straps to it myself. I pulled out some heavy elastic and made straps that attach right to the shaper, so it stays up and I can still use my own bra - I don't know why Spanx didn't think of that. (If you decide to do that, make sure to sandwich the Spanx between layers of cotton or felt before sewing on the straps, so the pressure put on the straps doesn't rip the Spanx material)
ANYway, after I finally rigged the thing so it actually stayed up, it looked great. I bought this to go under a form-fitting jersey knit dress, and it looked great: no bulges, no visible seams, and it was pretty comfortable.
Overall, I wish I had bought a cheaper shaper at a department store. I don't feel this was worth the money at all - especially since it would have been unwearable if I hadn't made my own alterations to it.
Customer Review: great!
Rating: 5 Stars
i bought this to go under my mermaid wedding gown. I love that i can wear my own bra with it - most bodysuits i've tried that have a bra attached tend to slip down and have no support.
pros:
- smooths you out
- took me down a size in the waist (from an 8)
- no show color, no seams, no boning
- loosens in the thighs so you do not have a bulge at the bottom
- doesn't flatten your butt, but still sucks in those love handles and gets rid of the unsightly 'cottage cheese' look
cons:
- the crotch gapes a little, so i would not recommend it with a short dress or skirt and no underwear
- tricky to pee - try it at home before you go out so you can wash it if you need to!
- bra straps are tricky (one in front and back and one on each side). If you chicken out and decide to take it off to pee, expect to be in the bathroom like 15 minutes by the time you get everything situated!
If you buy this for a big event, such as a wedding, wear it at least a few times before the big day to get used to it. Once you master peeing, it's amazing!
Customer Review: Works Great!
Rating: 4 Stars
Its amazing! I read some other neative reviews and I was skeptical at first. I, however, love the product. I feel 10lbs thinner! It is definately just for special occasions, its more comfortable than your average "gertle", but not so that you would want to wear it normally. The little straps that go over your bra are a pain to fasten so have someone help. Also, they actually put thought into having to pee and built in this opening, which is thoughtful but tricky-haha. Overall, I would recommend it to someone trying to smooth out. I am about a 8 and easily went down a size.Customer Review: didn't really work
Rating: 2 Stars
This sounded like an ideal product because I could use it with my own bra. However, like some of the other reviewers said, it's not so easy to get on, the straps are stupid, but if you don't use them, the suit rolls down and hurts, and don't even think about going to the bathroom! It works, but like all my Spanx, it doesn't really live up to the claims because it rolls up, it rolls down, and i'm always adjusting something.Still, I must admit I haven't found anything that slims me down so well...but there must be something else out there.