Rago 6207

 
Other Name Lacette
Manufacturer Rago
Type Pull-On
General Description

This girdle uses a lacy, porous material throughout, a Jacquard knit fabric made from 70% nylon, 30% DuPont® Lycra®. This is a material that pulls sweat away from the body and moves it through to the fabric surface, where it can evaporate.

There are no stretch two-way panels on the backside. There is a small two-way stretch panel over the tummy. It is an attractive girdle, but it is a short girdle. In order to wear it in the upper position, you will need to put Harry up either vertical or horizontal. Alternately, you can wear the garment in the lower position.

Waistband There is no waistband but there are two bones in front and two bones on the sides to help keep it from rolling. Rago did not include bones on the backside and it is helpful to add them.
Purchase Date January 2000
Firmness Very Firm, very supportive girdle.
Size 30, Large
How to Purchase For excellent support and body shaping, you can purchase one size smaller than your natural waist size. You may then need to add a gusset to loosen the waist and at least two bones in the back to keep it from rolling.
Total Length 16 inches.
TTC 11 inches.
Leg Length 5 inches
Approximate Cost $36
Durability This is a very robust girdle. I've had zero problems after several dozen uses.
Comfort

At the start of the day, this girdle was quite comfortable. But after 8 hours of wear, which included all sorts of activities including at least two hours of driving, I actually uttered the phrase "this girdle is killing me". The stitching on this garment is so predominant that it created serious, painful indentations on the back side of my legs. While standing, it's OK, but long sitting can cause discomfort.

Alterations This girdle needed one 4 inch gusset and two 5 inch bones in the back.
Leg Creep Not too bad even though the legs are extremely short and feel like they are creeping as soon as you put the girdle on. You have to get used to that.

Summary of:
Positives
  • Very strong girdle that pulls your tummy in nicely
  • Material does not develop stretch marks like many other pull-ons
  • Attractive material
  • Very durable
Summary of:
Negatives
  • Legs are too short which gives you the feeling they are creeping right from the start. Rago needs to lengthen this girdle a couple inches.
  • Stitching is very predominant on the backside, resulting in deep furrows in your flesh, especially after a couple hours of sitting.
  • Girdle rolls on the backside unless bones are installed.
Recommendation

This is an excellent girdle for hiking, standing, walking, working. It provides excellent back support and the short legs don't show when you are wearing hiking shorts. But, because of the predominent stiching on the backside, this gidle is not recommended for long drives or for people who sit a lot.