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Assets by Sarah Blakely Tights: 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.
Win a Pair of Assets by Sara Blakely Tights
What: Win one of two pairs of the new Assets Textured Tights, from the folks behind the Spanx brand.
Why You Want This: We’re HUGE fans of Spanx here at TBF (look, we all need a bit of “packaging” from time to time) and we’re even bigger fans of the budget friendly Assets line of shapewear (available at your local Target).
How to Enter: Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes in the comment section below
Contest Details:
- Contest ends October 31st at 11:59pm
- Open to TBF members ages 18 and older, living in the continental US
- One entry per member
HoliDAILY Contest #2: Win A Pair of Plus Size Spanx High Footless Tights in Size E
From now until Dec. 31st, Kathryn and the gang at TBF will be giving away daily prizes to lucky TBF winners. Check back everyday at 9am to enter.
At midnight, one lucky TBF reader will win this prize, from Spanx
The Prize: Spanx High Falutin Footless Tights in size E (195-235 lbs)
Why you want this: We could all use a little “packaging” from time to time and there’s perhaps no better “packager” than Spanx. So we’re giving away a pair of footless tights, that smooth you from “girls to gams” (aka from bust to calfs) in size E. Please note that this is a giveaway for our plus size sistas (although plus size fashionistas are NOT the only ones who rock Spanx . . . yes, we’re talking about you Gwyneth Paltrow).
To Enter this Contest, Tell Us Your Top Undergarment Secret in the Comment Section Below
The Rules- no purchase necessary
- contest ends the day of the posting at 11:59pm
- must comment below in order to enter this contest
- must be a US citizen.
- recipient is responsible for any federal, state or local taxes associated with the prize package
- must respond within 72 hours (3 days) or prize will be given to another entrant
Yesterday’s Winner
Congratulations jesims on winning the Fruity Foam Bath Set!
Free Shipping on $100 or More at Bare Necessities
The Deal: Get free shipping on U.S. orders of $100 or more at BareNecessities.com through Sept. 30
The Lowdown: Free shipping on orders for $100 or more means shopping from home without the additional cost, and what’s better than that? Bare Necessities is a fave source for popular undergarment brands—like Bali, Wacoal, Calvin Klein, Playtex, Elomi, and many many more. Another reason to shop? Spanx—Bare Necessities has a big selection of the popular body shapers, and with all those holiday events coming up? Now might be the time to stock up . . .
Shop: Bare Necessities
Best Body Shapers on a Budget: Reader Advice
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?
Fashion Advice: Plus Size Hosiery
Dear Budget Fashionista:
Hi! I’ve just started getting into “fashion” hose and tights in order to liven up my boring lawyer wardrobe. However, I have a few problems. First, I am 5’3” and weight in at about 185, so it’s hard to find hose in this size. Second, I live in a pretty un-trendy town, and I was wondering if you could suggest some online retailers for this type of thing?
Try these online stores for fashionable plus size hosiery:
Torrid.com—Although they’re fashion skews more towards the whole skater chick look, this online and mall based store has a solid selection of fashion forward, plus size legwear—from fishnets to opaque tights.
Lane Bryant.com- Good old LB has a large selection of hosiery for plus size women, including the Spanx brand. Plus you can often find coupon codes for free shipping or discounts online.
Hanes Online—Wade through the poor site design, to find an amazing selection of hoisery—both fashion and regular for a great price.
Also try the dancewear companies like Danskin and Capezio which at times carry fashionable plus size tights. Also take a quick look in your local Wal-Mart and Target, both of which carry fashion tights in plus sizes.
Now as far as telling if a site is reputable or not, do a google search on the site and what type of information comes up. You can also check out the sites like shopzilla and shopping.com which often post customer reviews of various ecommerce sites.
Spanx Launches a Budget Friendly Line at Target
The women behind Spanx just launched a budget friendly version of the shapers, called Assets, at Target. For those of you blessed with cellulite free thighs, Spanx is a sort of like a cross between pantyhose and a girdle and are very popular with the Hollywood set (Jennifer Garner, Gywneth and Oprah). The light-weight shaper, provides excellent control and smoothing without crushing your ribs. The budget version features three different types of shapers—underwear, footless, and full pantyhose. The retail price of the shapers are $10-$15 and portion of the sales goes to help educational projects in South Africa.
Head to the Assets site to learn more.
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