If you haven’t had a chance to check out Rachel Dodes’ hilarious report on the  state of shapewear in today’s Wall Street Journal, we highly recommend you take a look.

Dodes recounts the evolution of this “modern girdle,” and relates some hysterical shapewear horror stories – one involves a 31-year old woman trying (and failing) to maneuver a trip to the bathroom in a pair of “crotchless” Spanx. Dodes doesn’t quite have it out for the brand as much as Gawker, where they insist shapewear is “pure evil,” but the war on Spanx has certainly begun.

They may be uncomfortable, but when crazy designers like Karl Lagerfeld are saying no one wants to look at heavy women, and Christian Louboutin is accusing Barbie of having cankles, where else can we turn but to a trusty tummy tucker?

If you’re a loyal follower (no matter what WSJ says) you’ll love these Spanx high-waisted power panties that flatten the tummy and shape the thighs. For an option that doesn’t look or feel like shapewear, try a lace trimmed v-neck from Jockey’s No Panty Line Promise collection.

Want more slimming choices? Browse our guides to the best in sexy shapewear, and of course, more Spanx.

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This morning The New York Times published a brief Fashion Week wrap-up, noting the prevalence of bizarre high-waisted underwear (they looked a bit like control-top Spanx). At the shows for the spring collections of Donna Karan, Brian Reyes, Marc Jacobs, and many more, twiggy models were sent down the runways in their skivvies. We’re all for fun, body-contouring clothing, but come on, guys, how hard do you have to make it for us to keep up with high fashion? We sincerely hope this isn’t a sign that diapers  paired with heels will be in style come spring.

Although we’re not quite down with the new designs, we definitely appreciate our Spanx (when covered by clothing, that is). For your fall hosiery needs, flatten your tummy and thighs with a pair of Spanx tights ($26) or for a leaner look in that cute cocktail dress, try these power panties ($36).

Searching for shapewear? We’ve got guides for the best in cheap shapewear, hosiery, and of course, Spanx.

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Earlier in the week, we talked bras. Strapless, wireless, sports, you name it, we covered it.  Now it’s time to discuss the rest of your skivvies.

Lingerie doesn’t need to cost a fortune.  Check out our top picks for cheap, pretty underwear to look good underneath without breaking the bank.

Shapewear can be an amazing thing.  It lifts, tucks, hides, and compresses.  But best of all, it can also be darn sexy.

If you’re mainly looking to conceal a tummy, your search ends with our assessment of various types of Spanx.

Be sure to check out our guide to the best underwear to see the best options within a range of brands and styles.

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