Our pick · Colombian fajas
SHAPERX open-bust faja bodysuit with zipper and hooks
A firm-control faja bodysuit with open bust, zipper, hooks and a bathroom opening. Which size to order, how many hours to wear it and what to check before buying it on Amazon.
- Firm control and high waist, according to the listing.
- Open bust: you wear your own bra.
- Double closure: hooks inside and a zipper outside.
- Adjustable, non-slip straps.
- Brief-style legs with lace and a bathroom opening.
- Sizes by waist and hips in inches: the chart starts at XS (waist 23-25, hips 34-36).
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Who it's for
According to the listing, a firm-control, high-waisted faja bodysuit, open-bust so you wear your own bra, closing with hooks inside and a zipper outside, with adjustable non-slip straps, brief-style legs with lace and a bathroom opening. It's the firm option in this guide, in the style of a Colombian faja.
Check before you buy
- The listing's size chart goes by waist and hips in inches: measure both and, if you fall between sizes, read reviews that say whether it runs large or small.
- That the listing calls it a «Colombian faja» but doesn't state the country of origin: it's the style, not where it's from.
- That the listing also pitches it as a postpartum faja: after childbirth or a C-section, ask your obstetrician before wearing a firm-control faja.
- That it's firm control: start with a few hours and take it off if breathing gets hard or you notice reflux or tingling in your thigh. The listing suggests fastening the inner hooks only halfway if it's tight around the chest.
- Who sells it and THIS item's return policy before you pay (when we checked, it was sold by SHAPERX and shipped by Amazon).
Frequently asked questions
What size of this faja should I order?
The listing's chart goes by waist and hips in inches and starts at XS (waist 23-25, hips 34-36). Measure both and find your row. If you fall between two sizes, read reviews that say whether it runs large or small: a firm faja that's too small squeezes and digs in.
Is it an authentic Colombian faja?
The listing calls it a «Colombian faja», but it doesn't state the country of origin. It's a Colombian-style faja (firm bodysuit, open bust and zipper) from the SHAPERX brand.
Can I use the bathroom without taking it off?
Yes, according to the listing: the brief has an opening so you can use the bathroom without removing the faja.
What if it's tight around my chest?
The listing suggests fastening the inner hooks only halfway and then closing the zipper. If breathing is still hard, take it off: a faja should never stop you breathing deeply.
Does it work as a postpartum faja?
The listing also pitches it as postpartum, but it's a firm-control faja. After childbirth or a C-section, ask your obstetrician which faja to use and from when.
How many hours can I wear it?
Start with a few hours. Cleveland Clinic advises against wearing waist-cinching garments every day or to sleep, and says to take them off if you notice reflux, thigh tingling or leg swelling.
Can I return it if it doesn't fit?
When we checked, the listing offered a free refund or replacement for 30 days. Check this item's return policy before you pay, because it can change.
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