In case I don’t lose an inch before the wedding day…
The “Higher Power” power panties, to be exact. They totally give me flashbacks of the ’80s (think spandex biker shorts).
They are a lil’ hard to get on, but once they’re on… wow, do they do wonders. Did I lose 5 pounds? No. But they totally sucked everything in and smoothed me out. No back rolls for me! This particular day I had a baby shower to attend and I wore them ALL day, just to see how they held up. I was taking lots of photos, running all over the room and kneeling a lot. I think I had to tug them up maybe once, but nothing major; they weren’t rolling down or anything. Considering I was doing a lot of kneeling then standing, kneeling then standing, I think they did great.
You guys better love me for posting this photo. LOL. Just to prove that it really does suck fat and skin in, I had Mr. Sushi take a photo of my Spanx semi-rolled down (and pushing all my fat out)…
Wishin’ I could wear them under a swimsuit!
Are you sportin’ the pretty undies on your wedding day or going granny panties and lookin’ thin?!
Miss Sushi- you rock for posting those pics. I have to get me some spanks!! Plus, I just got an email about a spanks bra!??
Ok… I’m totally buying a pair. Your pictures sold me! Are these the ones you can buy from Target?
Much love, Miss Sushi! 
That’s awesome. Thanks for the review!
I love spanx – my only problem is they push my back fat up around the top and I get a muffin up there! That picture rules, and you’re awesome. I think its funny to pee through the spanx-hole
ok- so I totally have to ask this- kind of personal I guess- but often when I wear any kind of “slimmer”, specifically anything that goes over the tummy, gives me a tummy ache by the end of the day. Anyone else experience this? I haven’t tried spanx yet, so maybe it’s not an issue with them…
Agreed! You are a brave Sushi! I don’t have the guts to post those kind of pics of myself.
Well, I guess I do have the “guts,” but that’s why I’m not sharing!
@Miss Meatball:There is a “Spanx-hole” you pee through? OMG! I am equally amused and disturbed by that. I’ve never worn Spanx before, so I had no idea.
There’s a hole to pee through???!?!!! i have that, but i haven’t wore it nor tried it on….oooohhhh first thing i got home tonite, FIND THE PEE HOLE!!! =D
@Miss Meatball: @Miss Deviled Egg: @chyyfire: Ahhh yes, the pee hole! LoL. After struggling to get the Spanx on, the pee hole is genius! There is no way I’d be able to squeeze in and out of that thing a few times a day to relieve myself.
I DO love you for posting that! I have the exact same ones (in black) and wear them all the time. Those strappy do’s you’re supposed to hook around your bra to keep them up don’t work for me, but they stay up pretty well…I wear them for every fancy thing I go to…and they will definitely be under my wedding dress!
thanks for the informative post! i totally forgot about these! i’m sooo gonna get them for my engagment pics! thanks!!!!
I got the cheaper version of Spanx available at Target, and they don’t seem to do the same magic as real Spanx! My tummy is my problem area, and I feel like there’s not much support there. I’ve never tried Spanx, but they just look like the better option.
you are so awesome and brave for posting the last picture! I wear spanx as much as possible and will definitely wear them on my day.. unless, i miraculously lose the 50 lbs i’m trying to!
Just a hint for ladies who may be wearing a dress of thinner material – this spanx, the “higher power” has a center seam (which you can see in the awesome photographic evidence!) that you may see through your gown.
I was on the fence between this one and the one without the seam (and with the bra thingies that sweetestdaybride mentioned) because the one with no seam is a lot more expensive – $65 I think? It turned out that you could clearly see the seam and it looked a lot better to not wear them. I couldn’t return them though, because they’d already been taken out of the package and tried on :\
So, I guess I just want to put it out there for the other brides who may have not thought of it yet.
(And the spanx have been worn – and they really are comfortable and awesome. They even make your butt look good, too. I just couldn’t wear this pair on the wedding day.)
is there spanx for back fat??
i loathe back fat.
thanks for sharing sushi!
Where does one get these spanx of which you speak?
Thanks for braving it and posting this. I didn’t really think that buying Spanx was worth it— but you’re “before” and “after” has totally sold me on getting a pair.
Andrea– I also get tummy aches after I wear control top granny panties. I hope the Spanx don’t do that too!
@leslie: Nah, not at Target. I got the slimcognito on the Spanx site and it was $72! But, totally worth it.
@ Miss Sushi — I love you for posting that shot, and love Mr. Sushi for taking it!
Mrs. Sushi, Hershey/Hawaii Age and Occupation: 27, Air Force Photographer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Laborer/Aspiring Hip Hop Producer Engagement Date: December 25, 2007 Wedding Date: March 2009 Blogging Since: October 9, 2006 Venue: Byodo-In Temple, Luau Reception About Me: I’m a notorious people-watcher who loves all things paper, food, traveling, grubbin’ on food, gossip magazines, food, sock monkeys…did I mention food?! Mr. Sushi and I are both haolepinos (half Filipino, half Caucasian) and hope to be able to somehow incorporate our cultures at our destination wedding in Hawaii. All while planning from the sweetest place in earth, Hershey!
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