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The Bandelettes product is something I was really excited about when I first heard about them at the beginning of 2018, I couldn’t wait to buy a pair of Bandelettes and try them out, as I thought they could be perfect for my babymoon at the end of June. Here is the colour Bandelettes I decided to buy below.
Bandelettes, what are they?
Bandelettes are essentially wide stocking tops. They have two rows of grip on the inside and come in a variety of colours and designs. On the Bandelettes website they state.
“Our goal is to create comfortable and sexy lingerie that is a both practical and beautiful – to help embrace curves and enhance self-confidence“.
When I first heard about and saw this product, I never even thought about it being in the category of lingerie, I thought It fell into shape wear more than lingerie. That changed once I had bought them and had worn them and we will discuss this in a mo. The essential purpose of this product is to help prevent chafing, or as I and many others call it. Chub Rub.I am a curvier girl, accentuated now by pregnancy and I know that chub rub Is something that affected me every summer (Click here for the official Bandelette website).
I used to dread the heat because wearing shorts, skirts and dresses were painful and sometimes resulted in raw skin or blisters! Bandelettes stops this, because you wear it on the area of your thighs that rub when moving. chub rub doesn’t only affect curvier women, but women and men of all shapes and sizes. Chafing does not discriminate! although I’m sure we wish it did sometimes! Bandelettes states.
“We believe everybody and every body deserves to feel comfortable and confident. Painful inner thigh chafing is a problem that affects many women of all shapes, sizes and lifestyles – hindering their opportunity to wear the clothes and do the activities they love. With our patented anti-chafing designs, we provide an attractive and discreet solution that prevents irritation and promotes confidence. Love your thighs, not the rub!“
I love that last part. Love your thighs, not the rub! so true.
Who are Bandelettes for?
From the styles and designs that are available, the bandelettes are targeted at a curvier woman. There are plain options that are unisex, they seem to be marketed as a sports item so would probably be beneficial to both men and women who want the extra comfort. The majority of the design resemble a pretty stocking top. Lacey and in a range of colours, some even come with a criss cross laced detail on the side with ribbon or bows. I would personally say that, they are more attractive than your standard stocking top.
So why do we want to wear these? they look sexy as hell when they’re on, they are an attractive solution to prevent chafing and I found that they made me feel more comfortable, confident, and sexier . They can be styled in different ways, even being paired with shorts so they are more visible.
How Bandelettes can change your summer
In the last week, the UK has had some really warm weather and the Bandelettes were a thigh saver (get it!). It also gave me a really good opportunity to test them out before I wrote this post for you guys.
The main benefits of the Bandelettes for me was the freedom to wear whatever I wanted and not have to put up with chub rub. They also made me feel great as I knew they looked super cute and not resembling anything like Spanx. HAHA. It means you can wear the clothes that keep you cool, make you look fab all while having your inner thighs safely protected and sore free.
As you can see from the images above of the lovely moi, awkwardly modelling my pair of Bandelettes. I didn’t get any of the overspill I was worried about, that I have had with stockings in the past and you can barely see them underneath the form hugging dress I was wearing. Bandelettes, you are winning right now!
How much are Bandelettes and where can I buy them from?
I know when I looked at them to start with I was unsure about paying approximately £20 for them. It originally made me unsure If they were worth it. I didn’t want to get that thigh bulge over the top of them or for them to roll, like stockings often do. That’s when I came across a video on YouTube. This girl made me laugh so much, but shows you alternatives on the market and a good alternative that you could always use for a shorter term effect.
After watching the video I’ve shared with you, I was sold on buying them. They took a couple of weeks to get here, but I didn’t mind as I bought them when the weather was having a cold turn so it didn’t really matter. If when receiving your Bandelettes you aren’t completely happy with them, they make it really easy to either return them or request an exchange. You can have a full refund within 14 days or 30 days for international orders, and it’s all done via a form on their website. No having to send emails or ring people up. It seems from the easiness of this process as well as all the testimonials on the website, that the product is a quality one and buyers (myself included) are extremely happy with them because they do what is advertised.
I would recommend buying them from the Official Bandelette Website this makes sure that you:
- Are going to receive the genuine product.
- Have access to all the styles, colours and sizes.
- Are eligible for the refund or exchange (but I don’t think you’ll be sending them back).
- Wont be wasting your money on versions that will not do the job you bought them for.
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Knock-off Bandelettes
Do beware of the unofficial ‘Bandelettes’ that are about. Yes they are cheaper, no they will not give the same results as the official ones. I did what everyone does. Find the product and look for it cheaper elsewhere, Ebay is selling knock-off versions for about £3 a pair. I would recommend that you don’t do it! Spend the money on the official Bandelettes and it wont end in disappointment. I promise!! They have all the information about how to spot fakes on the website. The website also has a guide and a video demonstrating how to measure your thighs correctly so that you oder the right size. This is extra helpful and they have really gone the extra mile in making sure that we receive the advertised product in the correct size. So Kudos to them!
So here’s the round-up of the all the Pro’s and Con’s I have found with Bandelettes.
Bandelette pro’s
- Stay in place.
- Comfortable.
- Stop chaffing (that the biggy!).
- No major role or slip.
- Look really cute and sexy.
- Quick delivery.
- They provide a guide on how to measure for your individual size + what area of your thigh to measure.
- The range of colours and designs means that you can pair them with any outfit for any occasion.
- Barely detectable under tighter clothing.
- The wider design. Means you don’t get a bulge where the top and bottom of the Bandelettes hold.
- You can wear Bandelettes all day without becoming uncomfortable.
Cons
- A little pricey.
- Had minor rolling issues under my butt, it didn’t interfere with the wearability of the product though.
- Occasionally the hem would fold up. This meant the silicone part of the hold up system would rub on my leg. It was very occasional though.
- Not many cons really, the product works!
- Hand wash only.
These are totally worth buying. Spending a bit more to ensures you’re getting a quality product. I found that Bandelettes have such minimal con’s. That I’m going to buy a black and a white pair as soon as I’m back from my babymoon.
So If your ready to be at your best this summer, be comfy, feel sexy and beat the chub rub grab a pair of Bandelettes from the official website and let me know in the comments below, how you get on with them, and if they changed your summer.
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