SPANXshape Authentic 360 review

SPANXshape Authentic 360 brings the brand's shapewear approach to five-pocket denim. Spanx says the jeans have a built-in 360-degree panel for tummy and waist shaping plus back smoothing to reduce rolling and folding, and it rates the SPANXshape line at medium compression. That makes it the firmest option on this list and the only one that works around the whole waist rather than the front alone. The bootcut we checked uses classic denim details, a zip and button closure and placed back pockets, and the same 360 panel appears in wide-leg, barrel and 90s straight versions. Sizes are letters from XS to 3X, each in Regular, Petite and Tall inseams, and the page's customer fit rating says it runs slightly large and slightly long. We could not confirm a USD price because Spanx showed Polish zloty from our location, so check spanx.com before you buy. We compared documented features and published prices and did not try the jeans on.

Who it is for

women who want shapewear-level compression in real denim

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Built-in 360-degree panel that targets the tummy, waist and back
• SPANXshape medium compression for a shaping effect
• Back smoothing that Spanx says reduces rolling and folding
• Sizes XS to 3X in Regular, Petite and Tall inseams
• Bootcut, wide-leg, barrel and 90s straight versions in the same line

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only jean here that shapes all the way around the waist, not just the front
• Strength: Spanx states a compression level: medium
• Strength: Three inseam lengths for every size
• Weakness: Letter sizing from XS to 3X is less precise than numbered denim sizes
• Weakness: We could not confirm a USD price because the store showed Polish zloty
• Weakness: Spanx's own fit rating on the page says it runs slightly large

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Tummy tech: 360-degree panel, medium compression
• Sizes: XS to 3X
• Inseams: Regular, Petite, Tall
• Closure: Zip and button

Where it ranks

SPANXshape Authentic 360 is No. 3 in our Best Jeans for a Belly Pooch verdict.