Spanx Questions

Spanx Answers

What makes Spanx unique? 
All of SPANX products are made by a woman for women. Sara Blakely came up with the concept and, having to wear pantyhose every day for work, became obsessed with comfort. SPANX products bring function to fashion with comfort being first on the list. SPANX products also make you look slimmer, avoid panty lines and let you wear any style shoe. The patented designs are totally unique to the industry and Spanx's mission is to invent and enhance products that all women want and need.
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Why buy Spanx? 
Look slimmer, avoid panty lines and wear any style shoe with comfort and total confidence that you will look and feel your best!
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What makes Spanx footless pantyhose different from other brands?  
Spanx is the original. They patented (Patent Number: US 6,276,176) the concept and are women designing products for women. They found that in all of these years, men have been designing pantyhose for women and they don't wear them (at least they don't admit to it). Sara started as a frustrated consumer and quickly turned into a pantyhose guru. Comfort is a top priority in the design of all Spanx products. Sarah was the first to develop a pantyhose waistband that comes in different sizes; which means no more pinching & rolling!
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Does Spanx feel like other pantyhose? 
No way! Sara had to wear regular pantyhose everyday for work and couldn't wait to get to her car to rip them off. She knows the pains we suffer. It was her mission to develop the most comfortable pantyhose she could imagine. She spent two years making it happen and it certainly worked!
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Does Spanx run easily? 
SPANX products were designed to be strong using the highest quality nylon and Lycra®Soft but also be lightweight enough to be comfortable in even the hottest weather. Although items with a nylon leg are a little more durable than regular nylons, they can run with use.
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How can I wear Spanx products in the winter? 
SPANX can be worn during any season. In the fall and winter, wear SPANX footless or Super SPANX with boots and comfortable socks, any style shoe and knee highs, even trouser socks and loafers. Most pantyhose runs originate from our toes and our shoes. Now you can still have all the great benefits of SPANX body shaping and wear any style open toed shoe or closed toed shoes and socks.
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Is the leg band comfortable on the footless version? 
Sara made sure that this particular part of the garment was extremely comfortable. She knew that bands on your leg such as knee highs can leave a unattractive mark that can be uncomfortable for a long time. She made sure that the SPANX leg band was soft, stayed in place and was adjustable. It's knitted directly into the garment for the most comfort.
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Do you have to wear underwear with products? 
All items with a cotton gusset make underwear optional. Mid thigh, footless, and full length items allow you to avoid panty lines!
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Is it okay that the nude colors don't match my skin tone? 
Yes, Footless SPANX and Power Panties are hidden underneath your clothes so the color is never even seen.
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What makes the Spanx waistband so comfortable? 
Sara's patented design. There is no binding rubber cord. For years, hosiery manufacturers have been dropping in a rubber cord to hold the product up on your body. Sara found this was not necessary and took it out, adding an incredibly soft yarn and sewed the waistband right into the panty for added comfort. Another ingenious feature is that while most manufacturers use the same size waistband for all items, Spanx has different sized waistbands to ensure a perfect fit!
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What is the difference between Original Spanx and Super Control Spanx?  
Original footless SPANX pantyhose has a great overall moderate control, while Super Control SPANX has more overall control with an added tummy panel.
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Which Spanx products are best when it is hot in the summer?  
Items with breathable fabric and moisture wicking feature (from the Hide & Sleek and Slim Cognito collection) are a cooler option.
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What is the best way to care for my Spanx?  
Always hand wash and line dry for the best results and the longest life.
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Are Spanx products considered Support Hose? 
No, our products were designed to be light weight and to be comfortable in warm climates. Plus we don't have the proper amount of compression to be medically considered support hosiery.
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What is the return policy?  
If your selection does not meet your needs, we will gladly accept returns or exchanges of products in original brand new condition, including intact tags and packaging, within 30 days of the ship date (or 30 days after gift event for gifts). By law, underwear containing a crotch cannot be returned once worn or tried on. Please try these items on over your own underwear. Click Here to view our general return policy.
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Do all of the Spanx products fit and feel the same? 
No, they are all a little bit unique to their name. Original footless provides moderate control that will definitely make you look slimmer, smooth you out and help you avoid panty lines. Super Control SPANX features more control with an added tummy control; though this product has more compression, you don't feel a thing once it's on. Power Panties live up to their name with a comfortable level of control that falls between the Original Footless Pantyhose and Super Control SPANX products. SPANX full length control top fishnets fit and feel the same as original footless pantyhose.
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Who thought of the Spanx name?  
Sara Blakely recognized the value of the "k" sound. Kodak and Coca-Cola are two of the most recognized brand names in the world and in comedy. It is a trade secret that "k" words make people laugh and feel good. So Sara felt that the "k" was good luck and had to be in her product's name. SPANKS hit her one day like a lighting bolt and eventually became SPANX with an "X" because she also knew that made up names were more successful than real names. We feel the name is edgy, fun extremely catchy and for a moment it makes your mind wander (admit it). Plus, it's all about making women's butts look better, so why not?
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Who designs Spanx products? 
Sara Blakely and the Spanx product development team. Picture a bunch of women walking around our office doing test fits on different product prototypes while we work. How else to avoid the pantyhose wads, wedgies and other pitfalls that plague typical hosiery? Each product has to pass extensive comfort and wearability testing in order to be perfect for our customers.
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