Shapewear :The Fashionable Housewife

Kourtney Kardashian in Spanx Tights

November 15th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

It’s no secret that celebs love to get their Spanx on, and with the temperatures dropping, the hottest stars are donning their Tight-End Tights to stay cozy and look cool.

Kourtney Kardashian has been spotted around NYC rocking her anything-but-basic black tights with everything from a pleated miniskirt to a sassy trench coat-inspired dress. The longtime Spanx lover (who happens to be part of a Spanx-loving family) credited her Spanx tights in a blog about a recent trip to Bergdorf’s on her official website.

Get the Look: SPANX Tight-End Tights ($26) are available at www.spanx.com.

Non-binding waistband allows for a comfortable fit all day
Comfortable body-shaping to slim the tummy, hips, thighs and rear
Soft, matte yarns flatter the leg
Adds fashionable flair to skirts and dresses

About SPANX:

Ten years ago, Sara Blakely began her mission to make the world a better place, one butt at a time. A frustrated (yet fashionable) consumer-turned-entrepreneur, Sara reinvented shapewear with innovative designs and smart features and won the hearts of fashion-loving women, from Jessica Alba to Madonna. Obsessed with creating comfortable garments that minimize figure flaws, Sara has helped create more than 200 problem-solving products and recently entered the bra business with the ground-breaking Bra-llelujah!® In 2006 Sara brought her shapewear know-how to more women with the national launch of ASSETS®, a new collection of shapewear and legwear designed to help women achieve their own red carpet look for less. Continuing to raise the bar with innovative products women want, in 2009 Sara launched Haute Contour®, a lingerie-inspired collection known as the dessert of shapewear™. Today, after many years of demand, Spanx brings their industry expertise to the pool and the beach with swimwear and redefines the men’s underwear category with cotton and zoned performance undershirts and cotton comfort bottoms.

Posted in Celebrity Fashion, Shapewear, Shopping, Undergarments Related Topics: Kourtney Kardashian, slimming pantyhose, Spanx, Spanx Tight End Tights, Tight-End Tights

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Sitewide Friends and Family Sale At BareNecessities.com Starts TOMORROW!

October 26th, 2011 by Denise Shively

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Ladies, listen up! BareNecessities.com will be having a 5 day BLOWOUT Friends and Family Sale starting tomorrow, October 27 at midnight.

Get there early to save 25% off the entire site. With more than 170 brands to choose from and 3,700 styles of lingerie, bras, hosiery, sleepwear, activewear, shapewear, leggings, men’s underwear and swimwear, you’re guaranteed to find something you love! Simply enter the code “FRIEND” at checkout to save 25% off your entire order, which can include such products as the Olga Today’s Tapestry Minimizer Underwire Bra or the Cosabella Ever Babydoll Sleepwear. With the exception of Ugg Australia and Arlotta, everything on the site is eligible for the friends and family sale.

Remember, the sale starts midnight tomorrow and will run until October 31. Happy shopping!

Posted in Lingerie & PJ's, ON SALE!, Shapewear, Undergarments Related Topics: 25% off sale BareNecessities.com, Bare Necessities, Bare Necessities Friends and Family Sale, Cosabella Ever Babydoll Sleepwear, Olga Today's Tapestry Minimizer Underwire Bra

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Obsession Alert: Second Base® “Jacqui” Racerback Demi Camisole

March 9th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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We here at The Fashionable Housewife are always looking for the next best fashion accessory, trick and tips to looking our best. Enter the new Jacqui Racerback Demi Camisole from Second Base. To say I was excited to try this out is an understatement. When you want a little extra coverage, layer a second base demi cami over your bra and voila! Instant Layering and that’s no lie.

Why go to Second Base? Worn over your everyday or special occasion bra, this clever demi (cropped) camisole is quite literally your “second base.” Jacqui gives you the convenient function & coverage of a layering piece for that perfect racerback dress, tank, v-neck sweater, tunic and more – without the added bulk. Wear with any racerback look to get the coverage you need in the front, with added confidence of a sleek, no-VBL silhouette in the back. Don’t need the coverage but still wish to update your look? Wear the Jacqui racerback as a versatile layering piece to instantly enhance any outfit, from office to cocktails to leisure and beyond. Made in the USA of a siro micro-modal & spandex blend, Jacqui and other Second Base demi camisoles are silky smooth to the touch – so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing them!

So sometimes a great concept doesn’t translate into a great reality. Not the case here, my friends. I got the Jacqui in Black and WAS.NOT.DISAPPOINTED. Being a busty girl, I am always paranoid about an appropriate amount of cleavage in the workplace and in public. When you have large ladies, they sometimes speak out of turn. With the Jacqui, I got the coverage that I usually get with another cami but without the added bulk. The demi cami is absolutely super soft and upon doing a little research found that it’s eco-friendly as well. How can a girl go wrong? I am really looking forward to wearing this under dresses and lower cut shirts that I never quite feel comfortable in. I am thinking that the Second Base Demi Cami is one of the best things to happen to my wardrobe in a long time.

Retailing for $30.00, Jacqui comes available in sizes XS-XL (cup sizes A-F) in classic black, white or ivory. It’s already in stores ladies, including Neiman Marcus nationwide, select Bloomingdale’s and ShopSecondBase.com.

* The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

Posted in Accessories, Lingerie & PJ's, Shapewear, Undergarments Related Topics: Camisole, cropped, Jacqui Racerback Demi Camisole, layering piece, racerback, second base

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Cigarette Legging Shapewear Pants from Sassybax

February 25th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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Sassybax Shapewear Debuts The Cigarette Pant

Look smokin’ hot this Spring in the latest creation from leading shapewear brand Sassybax: The Cigarette Pant.

One part pant, one part legging, all parts shapewear, this genius fusion has the classic look of a svelte Cigarette silhouette, the comfy feel of a legging, and the slimming function of shapewear. The result? A sophisticated “shaping” Cigarette Pant that flatters as well as it fits. Quite simply, every woman’s newest wardrobe essential!

I’d show you how great these pants really are, but my thighs are larger than I’m comfortable advertising, so you’ll just have to take my word for it!

Initially I had trouble deciding what to wear with these pants because I was looking to cover up my backside and not show off my post-baby lumps that are still lingering. Eventually, I located a great cotton tunic that looked great with these pants. I paired it with a wrap cardigan and the Sofft Valencia boots.

Available in sizes S-XL (approx 0-18) and your choice of classic black or white. They retail for $75.00 in fine department stores, boutiques and online retailers such as Sassybax.com, BareNecessities.com, and HerRoom.com.

While I love how these pants are like 3 in 1, I still don’t think I would personally pay $75 for them because I don’t think I would get enough wear out of them. I don’t wear leggings that much, mostly because I don’t feel like showing off my thighs at this point in my life. HOWEVER, if I lost the 20 pounds I need to lose, then i would wear leggings a lot more often and I would probably live in these. They are extremely comfortable, yet provide enough resistance so hold in my post-baby belly and mini muffin tops. I like wearing the waist unrolled to help slim my waistline.

Don’t be intimidated by these babies! When i received them in the mail, I thought “OMG! These are small enough to fit my 4 year old!” They literally look like that had gone through a shrinking machine and definitely were NOT for adults! However, I decided to be brave and try them on and I’m glad I did. They are incredibly stretchy!!! They fit me perfectly.

Overall, I would say if you wear leggings and skinny pants, then you will absolutely LOVE these pants! They are they only leggings you’ll ever need. They are an investment piece for sure.

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Posted in Shapewear Related Topics: cigarette pants, Leggings, Sassybax, Shapewear, skinny pants

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Tips to Hide the Bulge from the Splurge

November 13th, 2010 by Sara Cornell

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With Thanksgiving around the corner and holiday parties soon to follow, it’s time to think of ways to eliminate or hide the dreadful gobble gut. If a quickie diet isn’t your thing, you can slim down in seconds with these easy-to-find wardrobe tricks.

1) Body Shapers and Undergarments are a Must

Smooth out lumps and bumps with a body shaper that sucks you in and tightens you up in all the right places. For top and bottom slimming try Kymaro’s New Body Shaper – with its patented, breathable design it instantly makes you look 10 lbs thinner and hides cellulite while still providing maximum comfort. Or try Spanx Hide & Sleek Capri Smooth for a bottom and leg shaper that trims all the way down to the calf.

Kymaro New Body Shaper Top / Bottom ($29.99; www.ubuyez.com)

Hide & Sleek Capri Smooth ($68; www.spanx.com)

2) Denim that Slims

5-Pocket Tummy Control Boot Cut Jeans ($34.99-$39.99; www.onestopplus.com)

There are a number of denim collections that have patented slimming technology as well as specific designs to elongate your look. Dark and slightly bootcut jeans without any fading or whisker marks are always the most flattering, giving you a longer, leaner look. Try Kymaro’s Curve Control Jeans or OneStopPlus’s 5-Pocket Tummy Control Boot Cuts – both are flattering styles and they have slimming technology to squeeze in those troubled areas.

Kymaro Curve Control Jeans $29.95 at Ubuyez.com

3) Wear Jewels that Flatters You

Jewelry can create a slim appearance if you know how to wear it. Shorter statement necklaces that don’t go beyond the cleavage will change the focal point to be above your chest , drawing attention away from your middle. Also, oversized bangles or watches will make your wrist and arms seem skinnier – generating an overall slender look.

Posted in Body Shapes, Fashion Advice, How To Wear..., Shapewear Related Topics: fashion, Shapewear, Weight Loss

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Find The Best Corsets and Shapewear at Orchard Corset

October 21st, 2010 by Jaclyn

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Hey ladies if you want to take your style to the next level try adding a corset from Orchard Corset to your wardrobe. Orchard Corset sells many types of shape-wear that are both fashionable and functional, not to mention absolutely gorgeous! I was extremely impressed with both the quality and the meticulous attention to detail this product had.

The Red Satin Brocade Lace-up Corset is a wonderful choice to wear for a night on the town. It adds an element of sexiness that is tasteful without being too risky. The spiral steel boning gives women of all shapes and sizes a fantastic silhouette that you’ll be dying to show off! The stunning oriental detailing along with eye catching lace trim makes this corset perfect for a night out with your friends or your man. Best of all, this corset comes with removable garters that are perfect for when you find yourself wanting to impress in a more intimate setting.

The old reputation of corsets being hard to move around or breath in can be left in the past. This corset is not only flattering, but extremely comfortable! I could sit, stand, and walk around without feeling out of breath or like my intestines were being crushed into my lungs.

I would highly recommend any of the women’s shapewear from Orchard Corset to all of you ladies! They are beautiful, fashionable, and they give every woman the figure they have always wanted without the unpleasant discomfort of other corsets. So if you are looking to spice up your wardrobe go to Orchard Corset.com and check out all the beautiful, stylish, and excellent quality shape-wear they have to offer!

Don’t forget to check out their Halloween Corsets!

The featured product for this post was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing and review. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Posted in Shapewear Related Topics: corsets, Halloween, Orchard Corset, Review, Shapewear

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Yummie Tummie Nursing Tanks for The Postpartum Belly

June 17th, 2010 by The Fashionable Housewife

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You all know I’m a huge fan of Yummie Tummie tanks. I own at least 5 of them and wore them all the time before I got pregnant.

I was delighted to find out that Yummie Tummie makes a NURSING TANK!

The Yummie Tummie Nursing Tank Top is the ultimate tummy control nursing tank with secret shapewear built in. It’s designed to be worn on its own, or as a layering piece so you can get into your pre-pregnancy clothes faster. And who doesn’t want to do that?

The top offers moderate control and a nursing tank top all in one. Soft cotton fabric, spandex tummy panel. Specifically designed for nursing mothers with built in soft cup bra for comfortable support and convenient one-handed nursing clips.

The slick fabric of the midsection will not cling to clothes and the elongated design will not roll up. Extra long length, comes down over rear to provide some additional slimming. Yummie Tummie’s Nursing Tank instantly slims your entire postpartum silhouette from below the bust to the hips. Smooth away inches, or as Oprah says, “No More Muffin Tops!”

Check it out…

Yummie Tummie is absolutely the bomb and they were nice enough to send me one of their nursing tanks for me to try out as soon as I give birth in August. I am SO excited and I can’t wait to try it out! The nursing cups and clips look great so I really think I’m going to love it.

If you aren’t pregnant or nursing, check out Yummie Tummie’s regular tanks.

Have YOU tried Yummie Tummie tanks yet? What do you think?

Posted in Moms On The Go, Shapewear, Undergarments Related Topics: nursing tank, Shapewear, Tank Top, Yummie Tummie