Woman urges everyone to 'ditch the SPANX' in hilarious post
Spanx: an outfit saviour of the best kind – and most women have at least one pair at home.
But, while they ARE handy for sucking you in… they're not so good when it comes to breathing – something blogger Olivia from Self Love Liv knows about all too well.
The 24-year-old from Birmingham bought the shape-wear last year, but – like most of us – found them incredibly "uncomfortable and restricted".
"I bought some Spanx about a year ago, hoping it would slim my figure and I could wear body con dresses," she wrote on Instagram under a picture of her wearing the underwear in question.
"Do you know how uncomfortable these things are breathing was not an option!
"I felt tight, uncomfortable and restricted in the first photo.
"The relief of taking them off was amazing!! Don't be fooled by campaign ads and TV shows and those fabulous insta models.
"Spanx are created to give the illusion of a flatter stomach and smaller figure. "
Urging us ladies to love our shape for what it is, Olivia quite rightly says we are all fabulous as we are.
"You don't need an item of clothing in order to love yourself.
"You don't need to wear a tight piece of material in order to wear a dress or top. WEAR IT ANYWAY.
"You are FABULOUS.
"You are FLAWLESS.
"You are BEAUTIFUL.
"Don't let any fucker tell you otherwise.
"Love your damn self!"
Thank you, Olivia, you hit the nail on the head with this post!