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Savvy November 2019

Spanx question ☺️

Lori, on May 25, 2019 at 2:14 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 11

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Hi! I’m 51 and getting married in November. Before deciding on my dress, I got a nice spanx undergarment. It is a strapless bra and goes all the way down like bike shorts. It is hard to get on but surprisingly comfy. I have it mostly to provide a smooth underlayer.

My question is — is it normal to sweat in shapewear? LOL I was trying a bunch of dresses today, so I was in and out of dresses and it is hot out today but I have a/c on in the house. Do I need to get a different one that has ventilation? Or maybe I need to just wear a strapless bra and undies to avoid being a sweaty mess?

Here is my dress. Please ignore my undone hair and no makeup!

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Latest activity by Allie, on June 6, 2019 at 1:57 PM

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Tara · on May 25, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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I’m following this thread, I’ve always wondered this question.
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Master October 2020
Mandi · on May 25, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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Many of them don't breathe. So I'd say it's not abnormal.
I didnt wear any sort of shapewear to my shopping, an I was absolutely drenched.
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Savvy November 2019
Lori · on May 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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Thanks! Do you plan to wear shapewear for your wedding?
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VIP September 2019
Trista · on May 25, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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I haven't worn them in awhile, but from what I remember I was quite sweaty in I wore them.
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Trista · on May 25, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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When, not in. I sure wish we could edit!
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Savvy June 2019
Lauryn · on May 25, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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It's very normal to sweat in shapewear-- the things we do for fashion haha! If it bothers you, you could definitely get a ventilated set
You look gorgeous by the way! I would have never guessed that's what you consider undone hair if you didn't mention it!
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Laura · on May 25, 2019 at 10:50 PM
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It depends how thick it is. I have a spanx that is so thin and I love wearing it. I also have a thicker one that is harder to get on and I definitely sweat in that one. I’d go with one that is a lighter material. They usually provide a bit less “support”, but are more comfy and airy in my opinion.
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Jennifer · on May 25, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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It's normal, but you work up more of a sweat trying on clothes than you will at the wedding, unless you're really getting down on the dance floor. If your wedding is outside in the summer, I'd look for a ventilated set, but otherwise you're probably fine.
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DuttonSandersWedding · on May 26, 2019 at 11:46 PM
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I have found this to be totally normal. I sweat especially getting in and out of them. And then if its warm out or I'm wearing a few layers on top of them I'll definitely sweat.
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Kristin · on May 28, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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I was sweating trying on dresses and I didn't even have any shapewear on! It doesn't seem like it but it's hard work!
Any time you add layers you are going to be a little warmer, but I don't think it'll make a big difference when you only have to put 1 dress on once.
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Allie · on June 6, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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You look gorgeous! I would just try on the dress without the shapewear and see if it still looks like you want it.
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