Okay, so I finally caved and bought these tummy control thongs after seeing them everywhere. As someone who’s always skeptical about shapewear (hello, sausage roll effect), I was pleasantly surprised!

The Good: These are COMFY. Like, forget-you’re-wearing-them comfy. The high waistband actually stays put (miracle!) thanks to those steel bones. Wore them under bodycon dresses and jeans – zero visible lines and my muffin top got a nice little hug.

The Reality Check: Don’t expect waist-training-level compression. It’s more like a smoothing effect – my post-burger bloat looked presentable but not vacuum-sealed. Material feels like workout leggings (breathable but slightly staticky with silky fabrics).

Pro Tip: SIZE UP if between sizes! I normally wear M but got L based on reviews – perfect fit. Also, these ride HIGH (think grandma panties height) which I love for tucking in tummy but might annoy short-torso folks.

After 3 washes: no stretching or weird loosening. For $20-ish? Totally worth it for everyday wear. Not magic spanx but great ‘I want to look polished without suffering’ solution.