Battle of the Bulge: Spanx vs. Yummie Tummie Over Patent
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Spanx is fighting allegations from fellow shapewear company Yummie Tummie, founded by a "Real Housewives of New York" star, that suggest some Spanx camisoles look too similar to their products. NBC reports.
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Many Spanx: how did shapewear become a political battleground
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Yummie by Heather Thomson Seamless Shapewear Wardrobe 4-Pk Black
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Adverts from 1930s reveal women have been concealing lumps and
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Spanx control underwear can help slim your chubby husband too
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Cocoon Shape Wear Women's High-Waisted Capri
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Yummie Tummie vs Spanx Round Two - Yummie Tummie Files Design
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Spanx control underwear can help slim your chubby husband too
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Many Spanx: how did shapewear become a political battleground
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Yummie Women's 3-in-1 Shaping Slip, Black, S at Women's
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Yummie Women's 3-in-1 Shaping Slip, Black, S at Women's
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Many Spanx: how did shapewear become a political battleground