Let me start by saying I've tried at least 5 different shapewear brands this year, and the Werena Tummy Control Thong is the only one that survived my brutal 'all-day wear' test. The first time I put it on, I'll admit - there was some strategic wiggling involved (think: salsa dancing in my bedroom). But once it settled into place? Magic.

The steel bones are the unsung heroes here. Unlike other shapewear that rolls down when you sit (we've all done that awkward bathroom stall adjustment), these stay put through meetings, lunches, and even my post-work yoga class. I wore them under a bodycon dress to a wedding and didn't once have to excuse myself to rearrange things.

Breathability shocked me most. During a 90°F outdoor brunch, while my friends were complaining about sweaty backs, I was perfectly comfortable. The fabric somehow manages to be compressive without feeling like a sausage casing - it's more like a firm hug from your favorite aunt.

Now the real talk: yes, it creates some back cleavage if you're not standing perfectly straight. But as someone with a post-baby belly, I'll take that trade-off for how it transforms my silhouette. Pro tip: size up if between sizes - the medium gave me better smoothing than squeezing into a small.

After three weeks of near-daily wear (including under jeans, dresses, and even swim cover-ups), they haven't stretched out or lost shape in the wash. The only downside? Taking them off requires the same level of determination as opening a stubborn pickle jar - but seeing my reshaped figure in the mirror makes it worth the struggle!