Okay, so I finally caved and bought these SHAPERMINT shaping shorts after seeing them all over Instagram. Here’s the real tea—no sugarcoating!

First off, sizing: I’m usually an L/XL (5’5”, 200lbs) but went for a Medium after reading reviews. Y’all… it SUCKS. ME. IN. Like, magic? But also, I can still breathe and eat tacos? Wild. Though heads up—if you want *light* smoothing, stick to your usual size.

The silicone band at the top? Chef’s kiss. Stays put unlike other shapers that betray you by rolling down mid-date. But (big BUT) the leg part? Ohhh it rides up like it’s trying to escape my thighs. Thick thigh problems, amirite? I might DIY some grip strips because otherwise, these are *chef’s kiss* for tummy control.

Fabric feels sturdy (90% nylon/10% spandex), but PSA: Amazon listings might lie about materials vs. buying direct from Shapermint (learned that the hard way). Also—machine washable?! Bless.

Final verdict: 8/10 if you ignore the rebellious leg situation. Perfect under jumpsuits or when you need to fake a waistline. Just… maybe practice squats first to test the thigh grip.