Day 5 and 6: Spanx or no Spanx? That is the Question

I have two posts in one for you today.  Yesterday was a crazy day so I did not get around to posting.  I decided to wear leggings that I got at JCrew in between pregnancies and  Gap maternity top that I am now wearing as a dress/tunic.  My boots are Steve Madden and I have had them for about 3 years. 

I was really liking my outfit when I left the house but when I saw the picture I was not so pleased.  It became obvious that I was carrying more weight around the middle than I want to be.  I almost didn't want to post the picture because I am so self conscious about it, but that is what this blog is all about so here it is.

Looking at this picture made me realize I desperately need to break out the shape wear.  Have I mentioned I hate shape wear?  It feels like some sort of medieval torture device; but I broke it out anyway and I am now sitting at my desk squeezed into what feels like a sausage casing.  Is it helping?  Let's compare pictures.

The shape wear definitely made the pooch leftover from Betsy look significantly smaller!


















Today's outfit is a blue jersey dress that I bought at Banana Republic 5 years ago, along with some cheap Target leggings I got on sale who knows when.  I paired it with some Frye boots that are one of the most expensive things I own but I have had them for 8 years now and still love them.