ShaToBu High Waist Tight Shapeware
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Posted by Aleksandra Nearing
Have you used shapewear in your wardrobe? Sometimes I consider it a must to maintain a nice, clean line. Most recently I had the opportunity to test out the ShaToBu GET FIT Tight. How can your tights get you fit? Read on to learn about the company and my own experience in trying on the product.
The history of ShāToBu: Board-certified chiropractor Dr. Denise Perron developed ShāToBu as an “effortless exercise” solution to the fact that many of patients would not consistently perform the exercises she prescribed. Since many of them were already wearing shapewear, it was a natural progression to add resistance bands directly within those garments. The seamless resistance bands force muscles to work harder during natural movement and consequently burn extra calories to help fit a light workout into the day. She conducted research studies in Canada and the U.S.A. that showed that women burned more calories during treadmill exercises that simulated everyday movement when they wore the shapewear. ShāToBu was first officially launched to the marketplace in February 2010. The brand debuted in department stores and on its own e-commerce site.
All original and new styles offer matchless shaping with every movement and support for the tummy, hips, thighs and derriere; new features include a softer, more luxurious fabric for optimal comfort; and shorter leg bands that now reach to mid-thigh for more flexibility with dresses and skirts of different lengths. The collection's new, more reasonable price point makes it accessible to a wider audience of women. .
BUY IT
Most ShāToBu GET FIT™ items are available in sizes S through 2X (Everyday Slimming Posture Supporting Tops and Everyday Leggings and Top in S through XL), at prices ranging from $28 to $88, at the newly launched ShāToBu.com and in department and .com stores across the country including Dillards, Dillards.com, Bloomingdales, Macys.com, Lord & Taylor, LordandTaylor.com, and BareNecessities.com. Lord & Taylor's Manhattan Fifth Avenue flagship store will host an editor and consumer debut event with models and stylists in October.
MY THOUGHTS
I received the high-waist GET FIT tight to review. My fist impression when I opened the package was to wonder how I would ever squeeze myself into the tights. At first attempt I couldn't get them up all the way but quickly learned a technique to slide and shimmy them up my thighs. I had a size Medium which ranges from 115-140 pounds (I'm 130) and 4'10 to 5'10 (I'm 5'7). The tights when on were very snug but then I was on the high end of the weight recommendation (dang holidays caught up with me!!).
However, they definitely maintained a clean line. They reached all the way up to my bra - individuals on the shorter side may have to fold them over. I do have to say I was highly impressed with how well the tights stayed in place. I was also impressed with the smooth texture of the product - both the slimming, squeezing part hidden from the public eye and the visible leg. I experienced no snags or creeping down of the tight at all.
My only complaint - hand-washing, really? I want to pop these into a lingerie bag and launder them. However, I like them enough not to risk harm coming their way so I will make the hand wash sacrifice. Others might cringe at the $38 price tag, but I've spend $20 bucks on high-end nylons that tore and ran after one use. The ShaToBu tights are as good as new after some serious wear - like a 4 year old hopping into my lap multiple times!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and yours may differ. Refer to my official Disclosure policy if you have further questions.
January 18, 2012
So when you moved around did the top of the waist flip over and down? That's the problem I have with that kind of thing. It drives me crazy!