Shaper pants - any experience / advice?

* Nannynoodles* I agree, your description made me laugh. I tried a pair tights with an attached "firming" knicker section and went into contortions trying to put them on, thought I was going to dislocate something, got very hot and bothered pre evening out and then suffered greatly when having to use the bathroom, such a struggle to get them up again. I threw them out when we got home and thought never again, but I would like something less difficult to get into that would help give a smoother line, especially for a special occasion with formal wear.

I have the M&S control pants. I can't remember the price, but they weren't expensive. I only wear them on special occasions. They are fairly comfortable, but they don't have an iron grip. I've found that the fabric used is mainly synthetic, so I wear thin cotton pants underneath which make them more comfortable. My Mother wore a corset with bones and laces. Now I'm older I can see why!

I wore a pair from M&S under a dress to a wedding, they did the job but they felt a bit uncomfy when I’d eaten and been sat down for a while.
If you need the toilet allow plenty of time as they’re not easy to get up & down especially if you’ve had a few drinks! I don’t think I’d bother with them again. I’d probably go for a loser fitting dress instead, much more comfortable.
They remind me of the pantie girdles my mum used to wear in the 70’s.

BlueSapphire

*Staceyann*, I put them on first, then put my bra on so that the top edge is tucked under my bra!

Ah, good tip, thanks. Enjoy your cruise!

PinkCosmos

I'm looking for knickers with the longer legs - for chub rub.

I have some Sloggi ones but there is absolutely no support in the body part and I need that to hold in my horrible belly.

I also have some of the heavy duty ones. These are great for a special occasion but a bit too restricting for everyday wear.

I am trying to find something in between, or at least something with a panel at the front.

I had a look in M&S. They have the non support ones. They did have some 'shorts' that seemed OK but the legs were not long enough.

There are tons of the chub rub pants on Amazon but they all seem to be the thin ones.

Sorry for hijacking the thread but mine is a similar issue. Would love some recommendations. Thanks

I have some good chub rub shorts from Snag tights. They cost about £9. I like them because they come in loads of different colours, so you can colour coordinate with your frocks in case of a sudden gust of wind. Snag have some unfortunate looking models on their website, but the products are good. I wouldn't say the chubrubs have a support panel at the front, but they are very comfy to wear all day.

I have Conturve and they are very comfortable although I had to get a size larger than I thought. They remind of my teens when I had to wear a roll-on as they had suspenders for my stockings!

Are they true to size? I’m a 16 and some I’ve bought have been just too small and uncomfortable. I only need the big pants that come up to your bra, thanks.

I have recently bought the type that comes up to the bottom of your bra from Conturve and found they are very good. They don’t roll down and you can still breathe in them.

Personal experience of shaped pants and tips yes they flatten the fish but just spread the flatten but giving you no shape, unless of course you can stand the shaper one's that restrict your breathing and movement.
Good luck

I don't like tight knickers, but I do like ones that stop my tummy flopping about eg Bella Bodies. They wash well and still maintain their firmness without undue pressure

I have Snaggs chub rub shorts. they come in different leg lengths and colours and stretch. they are nothing like as strong as those special ones but are comfortable, breathable and give a smoother line under a dress.