Does Spanx have retail stores?

Blakely’s line is sold in over 11,500 department stores, boutiques and online shops in 40 countries, but Spanx has never operated a standalone retail shop.

Should I size up or down in Spanx?

How Do I Find My Spanx Size? Finding your perfect fit is directly related to measurements (waist, hip, bust, etc.), so your best bet is going with sizes you normally take in clothing — not going smaller, which will likely create discomfort. For leggings and tights, you’ll also want to take your height into account.

How do I know what Spanx to buy?

“For the shapewear and smoothing base layers, just buy the same size you wear in clothes,” say Blakely. “If you’re a small buy a small. If you’re a medium buy a medium, and so on.” Anything too snug will end up causing bulges (picture a busted can of biscuits) and discomfort.

Are Spanx actually comfortable?

Spanx Tight-End Tights

“They’re a compression tight with stockings underneath and they’re so smooth and comfortable. You feel like (you’re) just wearing a regular pair of tights but (they) have really great hold.”

What size Spanx for a size 12?

Size Chart Measurements
SizeSizeHips (in)
S2 – 435 – 37.5
M6 – 838-40.5
L10 – 1241 – 43
XL14 – 1643.5 – 45.5

How do you pee in Spanx?

First, wearers need to tuck a piece of tissue into one side of the gusset – leaving most of the toilet paper to hang out along the thigh. This is then repeated on the other side to create a protective barrier. The wearer should then part the gusset with their hands, while using the toilet paper like ‘oven mitts’.

How many inches does Spanx take off?

In the end, we found that the Assets by Sara Blakely — the least expensive pair in our test — was the most effective at minimizing the model’s waist, taking off a full 2 inches. She saw the most results in her hips with the Spanx brand (a 1 1/2-inch reduction).

How do I keep my Spanx from rolling down?

Shapewear Hold Ups are my simple solution to the dreaded shapewear roll down. They are little straps that you loop around the sides of your bra and clip onto your shapewear. They help to hold everything in place, so you don’t need to worry about your shapewear suddenly rolling down when you least expect it!

Can you put Spanx in the washing machine?

As per the official website, you want to machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Do not use fabric softener for nylon-based leggings. Once the wash cycle finishes, take the leggings out and hang them up to dry.

How do I know what size tummy tucker to get?

For e.g. if your waist size is small, but your hips are wider than the bust or shoulders, select a thigh shaper and go by the size that tallies with your hips. If your tummy measures more than your hips, go for waist slimmers or high-waist slimmers that tally with your waist size in centimeters.

Can I cut the legs off my Spanx?

Basically, in order to customize her Spanx to fit her dress, Bey forwent one of the legs completely, and, as it appears, just cut it off altogether.

Why does my waistband fold over?

This ‘roll-over’ can be caused by the difficult to fit proportions of a rounded tummy but this isn’t always the case – some people find it is amplified by the size of their belt loops or the width of their belt. They notice that some pants buckle all of the time and other pairs do not.

Why do my leggings roll at the waist?

If the fabric used for the leggings is lightweight, it will generally roll down. That said, pick a fabric that’s not relatively thin and not prone to overstretching. Go for fabrics that have some opacity and leggings with a thicker waistband.

Can you put Spanx in the dryer?

Never put Spanx in the dryer. Unless you want to feel like you’re stuffing sausage into casing the next morning, wash Spanx on the gentle setting in cold water and let them air-dry. 2. In dry, winter air, Spanx will attract static electricity, like pantyhose.

Can Spanx be altered?

If you visit an experienced, skilled tailor, they will tell you that it is possible to alter your shapewear garment. But there is catch. In fact, there are a few. First, the cost of altering your shapewear would be very close to the cost of purchasing a brand new garment.