Rago Style 6207 – High-Waist Thigh Slimmer. Guaranteed No Top Roll

Best spanks I've ever bought covered up cellulite, pulled in my tummy, smoothed out my hips and is comfortable. If you have a large butt like myself it's gonna be hard to pull up at first. Just bunch up the legs and pull up the waist and as long as you bought the right size it will fit. Here are some before and after pics of it under my champagne formal dress

SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts, Soft Nude, Large VS. Rago Women's Hi Waist Long Leg Shaper, Beige, Large (30)All the wedding dress shopping articles tell you to wear the undergarments you are planning to wear on the day to the fittings, so I ordered shapewear in preparation for my dress fitting appointment. The two main recommendations were SPANX (an obvious choice as this brand has become synonymous with shapewear—like Kleenex and tissue) and Rago. Most of the reviews I read highly recommended Rago so I ordered comparable options in both; high waist and mid thigh.I wasn’t looking for a lot of shaping help. I consider myself very body positive. I love my curves and just wanted to smooth out my silhouette a tad (I mean I am spending a lot of money on pictures and a dress).The Rago are well constructed and beautiful. They have boning and are made of sturdy elastic lace. They also have clasps for stockings which is very cool. They are very difficult to get on and off and I was very worried about ripping the more delicate areas of the lace (I believe they are much sturdier than they appear though). The lace was itchy but not so bad that I believe you wouldn’t get used to it. The boning at the top gives me great confidence that the waist band would not roll down. The tummy panel and the structuring on the sides and back works very well to elevate and compliment your curves.The SPANX are made of a very comfortable elastic material like very thick nylons. They are very comfortable and easy to pull on. They hold everything in place and smooth out the lines of your body without overly changing your silhouette. The waistband has a think gel strip along the top that prevents the top from curling down (I read many reviews that pointed to SPANX having this problem compared to Rago). I moved around a lot while I tried these on to see if the top would roll down and it did not. The thigh section is thicker than the top and I didn’t observe any problems with the ends rolling up either. I believe if you size these correctly you will have no problem with them rolling or sliding out of place.Both pairs of shapewear feature a split crotch so that they do not need to be removed to go to the restroom (I read a few review where Rago was recommended for having these over SPANX so maybe SPANX has recently added this feature).For my needs I will be keeping the SPANX. I prefer less shape help but would highly recommend the RAGO to anyone that feels more comfortable with more support! The SPANX also feel more comfortable to me and I have very sensitive skin (I do believe that people with normal skin would find the Rago brand comfortable but I feel that it will drive me crazy).I think that Rago are a very good deal for the price as they are very well constructed and very attractive.

I'm undecided about keeping this. Pros are: 1) the hooks for attached hosiery are a great additional bonus. They show as a bump if you wear the shaper under pants, but you can remove the hooks and just the little fabric tags are left inside. 2) Design doesn't cause much muffin-top, as it swoops much lower in the back than the front, so back-fat isn't squished between top of shaper and bra. 3) Lace and overall design is very pretty. 4) Opening for using the toilet included (ESSENTIAL to me in shapewear)! Cons are: 1) Lace material is quite stiff/scratchy. Might improve with washing, but I won't know because I can't wash it if I choose to return. 2) Smallest size doesn't offer as much compression as some other shapers, but this costs more. I am not tiny (5' 3", 130 lbs., 28" waist, 38" hips), but I think an x-small would work better if it were offered. 3) Boning in the front is kind of long if you have a really short torso like I do (ok when standing but digs in when sitting).

Let me preface this by saying that I never used to wear girdles. I had a classic black pencil skirt that I loved to wear, but the waist was slightly too tight for comfort to wear on a normal day, and I grew tired of the muffin top that resulted, even with a wide elastic belt over my waist. At one point, I bought a Rago 1294 open-bottom, high-waisted girdle in white, as my first girdle. I never got comfortable with it and only wore it once...it wasn't as tight as I felt it should have been, the zipper pull made an obvious bump under clothing, there was slight muffin-top above the girdle, and it came WAY too far down on my legs (I'm 5' 6" and really long-waisted, so I'm still scratching my head how others wear the 1294 without the suspenders almost touching their knees. My legs aren't THAT short). So I consigned it and the pencil skirt to the closet.Fast forward a few years. Fed up with the limitations of not being able to wear snug garments without the proper support (and with control top pantyhose constantly rolling over and making a crease on my tummy under dresses), I bought this girdle, the Rago 6207 in black. I also ordered the Rago longline bra to go with it in a 36B.Simply put: I ADORE this girdle.In the same size as the first girdle I purchased (34), it fits much, much better: snug everywhere it should be, but not so tight that I can't breathe or eat. It's one of the firmest levels of support Rago offers, and I quite like the feel. The lace cuffs are pretty and make a nice gentle transition from my thigh to the leg of the girdle. The patterned powernet material is attractive and actually rather sexy, especially in black. It smooths and firms up my lower torso and bottom very nicely, and with the long-line bra worn over it, there is no muffin top at all, and the two pieces actually nip in my waist a bit more than the girdle does alone.What I love about the girdle:- No muffin top with a longline bra over the top - the two are discreet under clothing, even under close fitting outfits.- It encourages better posture, so I hold my shoulders back and my neck straighter.- Detachable garters mean I can wear this without stockings if necessary, though I highly prefer stockings to pantyhose or bare legs.- Way more sexy than Spanx could ever be, especially if you appreciate the vintage/retro aesthetic; I feel like a pinup model.- Strong, constant control: the rigid lace panel in front doesn't so much suck in excess tummy as it does firm it up and make it a lot more smooth and shapely while remaining comfortable and flexible (if you want to flatten your stomach completely, you'll need to buy a corset).- No zipper, thus the side seams are shaped identical to each other and smooth, not prone to buckling. (You have to "roll" it off at the end of the day, but it's quite easy once you learn how).- I sometimes combine the girdle with Berkshire Full Support Stockings for additional support (I work in an office sitting at a computer all day; I have some spider veins on the back of my thighs that I want to keep from turning into varicose veins, and the compression does seem to help).- Made in the US, and the construction is generally quite good. I've had to make a few very minor repairs to my oldest 6207s (broken stitches and the like), but they're still going strong.There are a few negative points I've noticed, though:- The silicone bands on the lace cuffs can be annoying and dig in to your skin slightly if you go bare-legged (the welt of a stocking puts a thin barrier between skin and the silicone, so it's not bothersome most of the time if you wear stockings). The silicone bands also start pulling apart and shedding little pieces with time and wear. The lace cuffs themselves can tear if you're a bit rough with them.- The split crotch can be a bit annoying and bunch up when donning the girdle. I always just pull down my skirt/pull up my dress, flip the bottom of my bra up, roll the girdle down to use the restroom, and then reverse the process. I'm considering just sewing the crotch up, as I don't use it.- There are only two suspender clips on each leg, front and back, and they're small enough that they don't always hold reliably during normal wear. I replaced them all with wider elastic and larger suspender clips. I also sewed in an extra suspender on both sides, to give stronger, more distributed support for my stockings.- The mocha version doesn't come with suspender clips at all; when that color was still being produced Rago removed all suspender clips from the 6207 girdle, but reinstated them after a year or so. I think they discontinued the mocha and beige colors around the same time, hence the remaining old-stock of mocha 6207s are without clips (though the beige 6207s regained them briefly, it seems). Because I can buy the elastic and clips easily and know how to sew them on, it's not a huge issue for me.- The Rago longline bra only comes in black and white nowadays, so you're limited to black or white in the girdle if you want a matching set, unfortunately, unless you buy them white and have them dyed.Keep in mind that I wear this style girdle almost every day, so mine get a lot more wear and tear than most people would give them as a special occasion piece of shapewear. I always machine wash them in warm water in a mesh lingerie bag on gentle, and hang them up in the bathroom to dry overnight.Of this style I now have....two white, one black, and the mocha, with matching longline bras (three white, one black, and one I had dyed to compliment the mocha girdle), and I have no doubt I'll add another set when I can.I dress like I stepped off the set of Mad Men almost every day, in classic, timeless dresses and skirts, and wearing a girdle underneath just makes the outfit look that much better and sophisticated. As of writing this, I'm 22 years old, and I'm perfectly happy to wear underwear that is now COMPLETELY foreign to my age group, because I feel amazing when I do.

I was worried at first that this shaper was too small, as I struggled to get it on... but nope, it was the perfect size! I have a 29/30 inch waist and ordered the Large/30, which fit very snug and brought my waist down to probably 28 inches. It's obviously a very old-school style of shaper as the fabric is pretty sturdy, but it's not built for comfort like more flexible and spandex-y modern shapers. The first time I wore it, I was told repeatedly that my dress looked like it was perfectly tailored to fit me- but it was honestly this shaper. I would wear it again for events where I want to look like amazingly sleek but can avoid peeing at.Pros:- Very slimming- Extremely sturdy fabric- this isn't flimsy lace!- Hole in the crotch for peeing- Garter snaps inside the legs for wearing stockings with- Very slimming if you buy the right size, especially the reinforced front panel- Boning keeps the top from rolling down- Fabric is breathableCons:- Hard to get off- Metal garter snaps can dig into your leg- you'll have to find them and move them around once in a while if they leave a sore spot. Otherwise, just cut them off if you're never going to use them- Not sure if hole for peeing is large enough- Leaves a bit of a pronounced fat roll between the bottom of your bra and the top of this slimmer- buy a longline bra to flatten your skin, or a wide belt to wear over your dress and cover it up- Boning/seam ridges are visible if you are wearing a tight dress- Fabric is not soft feeling- I didn't find it itchy, but I understand how others might. It can make your fingers feel a bit rough after pulling it on

This shape wear is no joke! I was very wary of the lace material peaking through clingy material, but that was not the case. It was seamless and cannot be seen under thin dress materials such as cotton and polyester. Better shaping than spanx!I suggest wearing it around the house and/or wearing it on the regular basis before wearing it to the intended event because it does take time getting used to.

First things first, put garment on legs first then pull up by grabbing a healthy amount of waist and mid section. This will snatch you up for sure. For washroom duties have your toilet paper (physically) in hand. This reduces the likelihood of messes. If you can, put this before you've eaten as your middle will be flatter and help keep eating leading to bloating in check. Best brand shapewear I know of. Bonus is it also helps with back pain due to poor posture. I wear my shapewear 'everyday'. I am 5'1 physically fit, no kids but often suffer from bloating due to digestive issues. Hope this helps guide your purchase decision. Cheers.

Ordered a medium and I'm really pleased with this fit and quality of this shaper! I'm 5'6, 125 lbs, and typically wear a size small or medium depending on the brand (leaning always to a size medium in bottoms) and it fit true to size. There is a Rago size chart if you google it and using their measurements, I was between a size small and medium and was worried I would pick the wrong size but it worked out fine. If you are between sizes I would go with the size of underwear you wear.Pros:- True to size- Super effective for smoothing lumps and bumps- Really sturdy materialCons:- Boning is a little uncomfortable when sitting, so you have to sit strategically- Crotch hole thing looks like it is going to be interesting when trying to peeOverall really pleased and I was skeptical.

Fit true to waist size - although I went up a tiny bit to make things more comfortable wearing it a full day under my wedding dress. It was perfect, but be warned that the 'flap' at the bottom is useless to go to the bathroom. Luckily I was able to lift my dress up high enough to be able to pull it down (admittedly needed help getting it back up properly), so if you have a super tight dress this might not be ideal!