Any luck with off-brand Spanx?

[Yankees21]

I have several weddings coming up and I'm about 30 pounds too heavy for my current Spanx  I don't want to spend a ton of money on another pair because hopefully I won't need it for too long (please?). Has anyone tried Target or a similar kind and liked them?

[trixiedicksnatch]

I've used assets but I don't like the material as much. They do the job though.

[gozf]

montereybride

[Yankees21]

Jul 23, 2014 15:02:15 GMT -5 gozf said:

montereybride

Lol!

[shell24]

IMO, the real thing is worth the money.

[gozf]

Jul 23, 2014 15:08:12 GMT -5 frkls said:

Jul 23, 2014 15:02:15 GMT -5 gozf said:

montereybride

tagging somebody for the expertise in generic spanx is brutal. 

Did you miss that post from a couple of weeks ago?  I'm not being a total dick,I swear! 

[mrsg123]

The Rack carries spanx.

[sporky]

I actually like the Assets line better than the real thing.

[Deleted]

I haven't had any luck.

[donnamartingraduat]

IMO, nothing works as well as Spanx. This is a you get what you pay for situation.

[dragonfly08]

Jul 23, 2014 15:01:03 GMT -5 freedom said:

Assets is by spanx and cheaprr

Although the Assets piece I bought didn't work at all and ended up getting returned.

Once I can get out without my kids, I'm hitting the local Spanx store for the real thing to see if that works better.

[Deleted]

I remember the good ol' days when you could buy Target Assets for $15. Supply & demand is a bitch.

I think Assets are fine short term but I'm with the others; I wear Spanx daily and they last 2-3 times longer.

[Yankees21]

Nordstrom is having a sale on the real ones, so they aren't bad at all. mofongo, I'll keep you posted on my farting ability

[montereybride]

Jul 23, 2014 15:02:15 GMT -5 gozf said:

montereybride

Lmfao!!!

[elleblue]

Jul 23, 2014 15:08:12 GMT -5 frkls said:

Jul 23, 2014 15:02:15 GMT -5 gozf said:

montereybride

tagging somebody for the expertise in generic spanx is brutal. 

The ultimate call out? 

[montereybride]

I've worn Assets and they're not as good IMO but they work fine.

[montereybride]

Jul 23, 2014 15:08:12 GMT -5 frkls said:

Jul 23, 2014 15:02:15 GMT -5 gozf said:

montereybride

tagging somebody for the expertise in generic spanx is brutal. 

OMG so many snorts!!

[polarbearfans]

I likes the a Target ones better.. Assests? Spanx were too tight for me, and didn't look as good with my dress because they are thicker. I only wear shapers on special occasions... Not as much now because I just can't manage to give a fuck about how I look this year. Well, I care a bit, but not down to the small details anymore.

My suggestion is to take whatever you are wearing to Nordstrom or wherever you have close to shop at and try both on together.