HAUTE COUTURE OF UNDERGARMENTS AKA...Secrets of the Flawlessly Slim
Text, Photos by J. Ecochard
Masters of the “Hide and Sleek”, SPANX has consistently (amazingly) managed to innovate its durable line of supportive undergarments.
During New York’s Fashion Week-the brand corralled the aerie Penthouse of the Bryant Park Hotel-and served up an impressive array of new undergarment designs. Everyone we met was friendly and enthusiastic... no doubt because they BELIEVE like we do.
For as everyone knows, the superb fit, comfort, and detailed construction (no gapping, assorted styles for all body types including pregnant gals and plus sizes, in neutral tones) makes SPANX the leader in foundation wear. Plus, we toss the stuff in the wash, air dry-and every piece we own has retained its shape…a bargain given the reasonable price points.
New For Fall 2008
Back fat! Not a pretty image but a concern for many. Spanx has a new “Slim Cognito Seamless Tank” that targets the mid-section, accentuates the waist, and “compresses the tummy” with a “surged hem” to hold the lace detailed cami in place. (Suggested Retail $74)
The new front closing “Bra-llelujah” gives RIMM’s Blackberries competition for the wireless crowd. Providing true lift without the underwire, this undergarment supports with full coverage for the bashful, without visible bra lines-and with elastic free straps that gets rid of those annoying hooks and adjusters. (Suggested Retail $62)
A true feat of engineering!
The “Hide & Sleek Slip-Suit” was crafted due to requests from Hollywood stylists for their Red-Carpet clients. It invisibly (no center seam) provides a smooth sleek silhouette from top to mid-thigh-meaning no pinching, binding or bulging. It even has double coverage in the chest area-so a bra is optional. (Suggested Retail $84)
SPANX legwear is phenomenal. Now a new bunch of feminine textured patterns (Fishnet, Floral Cable, Geo Stripe etc) in wear anywhere heather beige, chocolate brown, wine, midnight black, ivory, and charcoal tones- are body shapers that don’t scream SUPPORT HOSE! The company manages to construct the “Tight-End Tights” with moisture wicking yarns that hold because of rounded toe seams.
Since we’ve been occasionally late for things like weddings and funerals because of the dreaded pantyhose crisis- we appreciate- that in our experiences- the practically run free SPANX hosiery lasts.
And the dress adverse might like the “Perfectoe! Trouser Socks” (your toes don’t poke through) or the clever “Two-Timin” reversible socks that come in patterns and different color combos. (Suggested Retail $12)
NO WONDER former salesgirl Sara Blakely’s brainchild is probably worn by more women than any other label that ever walked the runways.
P.S.-The Under Armour brand green-lighted Spandex for boys. We hope SPANX (who really knows women’s bodies) will come out with a line of performance wear to join the rumored sexy high-end line on its debut. PLEASE!!!!