Assets by Sarah Blakely Tights: Product Review

October 20, 2009 04:04 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in look for less, product review, spanx, assets, Product Review

What: Angela smooths things over with Assets Tights
The Lowdown: Okay, every celeb and fashionista out there sings the endless praises of Spanx, but at prices ranging from $28-$40 for tights, not all of us have the budget to justify owning a pair. Enter Assets, a budget version of the sin-forgiving body-shapers, from our favorite they-get-that-I-want-to-be-stylish-without-spending-my-kids’-college-fund retailers, Target, and Spanx’s very own Sarah Blakely. So lots of higher-end designers do budget lines for budget retailers these days, but does Assets hold up to the claims of flattening tummy, hips and thighs, lifting the rear, and eliminating panty lines?
In a word, yes. Really, it’s not any more complicated than that. Good quality tights that smooth out the bumps, without making me feel like I’m trapped in a sausage casing (admit it, we’ve all been there). And with Fall upon us, tights that look great, feel comfortable and make me look my best in even my more clingy Fall clothes are, well, pretty priceless.
Yea or Nay: Yea. Sure they’re $14 a pair—but they’ll hold up and do double duty as both an attractive tight AND a shaper.

 

Best Bras on a Budget: Five Things Every Woman Should Have in Her Lingerie Drawer

January 9, 2008 01:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in fashion, undergarments, bras, assets

Many of us make the mistake of completely neglecting what goes underneath. Not having the proper undergarments means that the clothes on top don’t look or feel as good as they should. Knowing this, The Budget Fashionista has complied this quick list of five things every women needs in her lingerie drawer:

1. A pair of Assets. Fact: Even the most slender of us women can benefit from a little “packaging” (ask Jennifer Love Hewitt). Assets, sold at Target and made by the same folks who make spanx, hold you in at about half the price of the more expensive brand.

2. A half slip. Here’s why you need a half slip: manufacturers are not lining dresses anymore, which means there’s little protecting you from an unfortunate mooning incident on a windy day. Also, don’t underestimate the effect of lighting conditions in different locales. The slip doesn’t need to be pricey (pick one up for next to nothing at Marshall’ or TJ Maxx) it just needs to be the right length. Too long and you’ll look like you don’t just shop in the bargain basement, you actually live there.

3. A basic black (or flesh colored) bra. White bras are great, but we all know that sometimes they show, and that’s not a good look on any one. A simple flesh colored bra is a necessity and if you’re unable to find one that is close to your skin tone, then try a basic black bra.

4. A camisole that can double as a bra. This means a camisole with some reinforcement lyrca-type fabric and/or a built in shelf bra.These bra are a great alternative on days you don’t want to wear a bra and/or when you want to have a little extra covering underneath a low cut sweater.

5. A pair of basic flesh-colored nylons. Yes, we know your Granny has these too, but they do come in handy from time to time, especially if a) it’s kind of chilly, b) you haven’t shaved, c) for more conservative environments like a job interview and/or church

photo courtesy of Target

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Best Body Shapers on a Budget: Reader Advice

January 8, 2008 11:00 PM | Comments (1) | Posted in reader_advice, spanx, assets, body shapers

Last week, we got the lowdown on your picks for best bra on a budget. Seeing as you had so much to say on that topic, we’re thinking you’ll have plenty to share on another hot topic for fashionistas everywhere: body shapers. Spanx are the gold standard, it seems, but aren’t what we’d call super budget (though their Assets line at Target is a budget do). So, do tell: What’s your best find for keeping things smooth and shapely, without spending a small fortune?