Becky Worley examines fabric technology that makes women look slimmer.
(ABC News)
There are those occasions when you just want to look your skinniest. Somehow, feeling tucked in and bolted down is a form of armor against your approaching 30th reunion or a big meeting. So "Good Morning America" joined with Real Simple magazine and tried out new garments and devices -- rating them on a scale of 1 to 10 -- that promise to suck you in and help you hold it all together.
MMK Brands Thong
Stay Put Factor: 7
Comfort Level: 6
Slim Factor: 6
Review: This pair of underwear has a thong strap and standard front panel, but instead of a string top across the back and tummy, the MMK comes with a 6-inch-high control top.
This product garnered mixed reviews: One person found the thong very comfortable and a good solution to muffin top as it compressed the abdomen area. The other tester liked the smoothing control at the hip but found that the control top rolled down frequently. One complaint was that the garment created a bulge at the waist, basically pushing the muffin top up to the waistline.
MMK also makes a standard nonthong version that gives full coverage to the backside.
Yummie Tummie Tank
Stay Put Factor: 6
Comfort Level: 9
Slim Factor: 7
Review: This may look like a regular cotton tank top but it is actually very fitting in the midsection. It tightens the stomach and smooths the transition from the jeans to the hips. We liked the style because it reflects the trend of letting a camisole peek out from under a shirt with jeans. But the tank did not always stay put and, occasionally, the tight middle panel rode up above the pants' waist line, exacerbating the muffin top. But, overall,we thought it was a stylish, comfortable and slimming solution. Yummie Tummie also makes a T-shirt version for men called RIPT Fusion.
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