Does your guy’s gut runneth over from a few too many beers and pizza? Well, it appears that Spanx has come out with a line of compression undershirts for men! I think we should call them Manx and I find them positively HILARIOUS. I also love that they have this dude, with his rippling abs, modeling them. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE me some Spanx and I know that 99% of my girlfriends do too. In fact at a wedding recently my friend and I both realized we forgot to pack ours and we were all “OMG- this is a disaster!” Seriously. Even Andrew knew this was a PROBLEM, so he offered to go out buy me and my friend some (the sign of a keeper, no?) However, I don’t think men will be as addicted to their own Spanx- what do you think?
Before and After shot that I call bullshit on.
I agree completely – call them Manx and HILARIOUS! Thanks for the early morning laugh.
Great to bump into you last night. Hope you had a good dinner. Let’s get together on purpose soon!
Ha! Too funny, I would be shocked if this caught on…as much as I do love my Spanx…maybe not the most comfortable way to spend an evening, but truly I am willing to sacrifice comfort for a sleek silhouette. Men, on the other hand, who don’t know from high heels, etc. will not be willing to make the same sacrifices. (And yes he is a keeper for sure!)
Umm…the language, again! Just kidding :)
Ha! You know, I typed “bullshit” and it gave me pause after last weeks discussion and then I thought “it’s my blog and if I want to say bullshit, I’m going to”. That’s all I’ll say about that. Now back to the fashion….
I think all men out there who’ve heard of this are secretly jumping up and down like giddy school girls. My husband is a Marine and let me tell you, when he wears his dress blues or charlie’s, he can only eat like Scarlet O’Hara (or a quarter of a baby carrot) because they’re so fitted and crisp. Would it be wrong to get this for him as a Valentine’s Day present? I need to call Spanx and tell them to market this to our Military men. They’ll sell like hot cakes.
Oh a whole different sidenote, why do woman’s SPANX have to be so itchy on the skin? I have to slather half a bottle of Vaseline lotion before putting them on. Anyone else agree?
LOVE your blog, by the way. I’m new and indulging in your geniousness :-)
I have two compression tank tops and I absolutely HATE them. They are constantly riding up and I’m always having to pull them down. I know someone who used to work at Spanx so I got Spanx for Birthdays and Christmas. Did you notice how much the guy’s shirt sticks to his body with the “manx” on? Sorry Sara Blakely but I just don’t see this being a hit.
I call bullshit on it too. Funny post!!!
Pretty much what Under Armour does, according to the hubs. And yes, that B&A shot is complete BS spelled P-h-o-t-o-s-h-o-p!
In all honesty, that looks really comfortable. But this is not going to sell to dudes. They’ll just go buy Under Armor which is exactly the same thing (except much more manly).
And you don’t need spanks to do that before and after pic. Any guy can stick his gut out like that and suck it in. Lame.
That “After” should include bigger pecs – after all, that belly fat has to be pushed up somewhere!!
this is the most hilarious invention i have ever seen. i do love me some spanx but for ME :)
I be this is going to be widely sold if guys can get past the “manx’ name. Underarmer already has compression shirts for guys for working out/sports – good market positioning near other underwear and potentially lower price point and it will sell.
If not do a promotion during Jersey Shore 2 and then they’ll really sell to image conscious guidos nation wide.
For real???
Hilarious! I love Spanx for myself…but for my hubby? No way!!! And I agree…that after shot has to be total B.S….no way does it do that much for a protuding tummy :) Great post, thanks for the laugh today!
Oh my god, I am DYING! Awhile back I posted this picture of some stick thing model trying to bring the sexy whilst showing off full body spanx…Also made me laugh…hard.
http://www.peppermintbliss.com/2010/01/peace-out-homeslice/
I agree with all the sentiments expressed here. As a girl, I think that part of my birthright is to be able to wear a girdle. My husband may need one more than I do, but I like having the sense that I am the only one in the couple who, for the sake of my appearance, has the stamina necessary to wear a pretty sundress, heels, and a pair of Spanx all day long if I choose to. Besides, if he wore one of these things, he couldn’t tease me when I breathe a sigh of comfort every night when I take mine off. We women deserve equal rights but let’s at least keep some of the nice differences between the sexes. Spanx are for girls. Men couldn’t handle them.
Do you think Dad would like some for his birthday????
OMG Mom, yes. PLease get him man spanx for his 65th birthday! Not insulting at ALL. :)
Appreciate the insight, exactly what I was looking for.
I’m pretty sure that the guy in the “before” picture is sticking his gut out. It’s a favorite party trick for lots of men. He’s probably not fat at all.
Hilarious! I saw this featured on a TV show last summer and they had “real” men modeling them – just watching the men was be funny enough, they were all SO embarrassed to be on national TV with their guts hanging out! Hey – I guess it’s good that men have the option, but lets be serious….
Was that your real mom? Hi!
I’m not thin, not fat, I’m in the middle. I got some Spanx because I saw them on Oprah’s show about wearing the right underwear or something and well, my Spanx want to roll down in a big doughnut around my waist when I start moving around. And I think I look better without a big doughnut rolled around my waist most days. Maybe the best ones are the ones meant for the butt and thighs but don’t go up that high…..I don’t know….