Shapewear is another name for discomfort! Many years ago I came home from work, took off my girdle and swore to never wear one again. I went to excercise classes, walked, etc. Now at a great age I still refuse to wear the so called shapewear. All the exercise made me look great and feel good too. I say burn shapewear and sing a song while you do it.

Why don't they show the shapewear on someone who might actually need it instead of a stick figure? Lets see how it really works.

Yeah, like these anorexic looking women actually need this top. Let's see what the tops look like on REAL women.

Shapewear is great for smoothing out the tummy. I am fit and active but after 4 kids there are parts of my belly that just arent smooth. All the crunches in the world are not going to change that. It is also great for teens who want to fit into hip clothing without worrying about their weight. My dd is a volley ball player and there are some things that she would love to wear but they are made for stick teens. A shapewear top allows her to wear it and still be comfortable.

The headline is very missleading. It says that the shapewear will take 5 lbs. off your belly, The truth is, it won't take any weight off, it will just cover it. Guess what? so will a modest top, a vest, a well cut dress.

Yeah, the models are a terrible example. If you go to the yummie-tummie website, it is unbelievable, the before-after picture of the model. As in, it looks like it has been photoshopped. And not the after, but the BEFORE shot appears photoshopped to make the model look flabby. If a company cannot confidently and truthfully sell their product to their target audience by using examples of their target audience, chances are it is a scam or not what they say it is.

rediculous article... well pics anyway.... show me a 5'6 gal with say 20-40 extra pounds... then try to sell me your product.

Mine too

I saw the tank top one in JcPenny's for $20 this past weekend (though I did not try ti on). Not all shapewear is uncomfortable, Spanx aren't, and you can buy some on ebay for a relatively cheap price. I do agree with you all that they should of had a "REAL" woman with the clothes on, but unfortunately, that's the fashion industry...

Instead of treating obesity as the sickness it is, our culture has decided to take the easy route and design fat peoples clothes. Lose the fat! Oh, Ashley, those are real women. Its bad that fat clubs have started up, telling people that its okay to be a blimp. Its unhealthy. Get rid of the big mac and fries and start eating fruits and grains.

I might could squeeze my belly into one of those... but I'm afraid my head would pop out like a pumpkin.

Oh, and Nancy, you should really take a look at this stuff only because it's not like the girdle we all wore many years ago. I can't speak for this Yummie Tummie line but I know Spanx is very comfortable, it breathes and it actually seems to support my back (many ruptured disks).

I mean, I live in a hot, humid climate year round, and prefer to go without, but I will wear this stuff occasionally on special occasions.