Let me start by saying this shapewear surprised me. As someone who's tried countless tummy control pieces that either roll down or create weird bulges, this one actually stays put. The first time I wore it under a bodycon dress, my partner asked if I'd lost weight - that's how effective the smoothing effect is.

The material feels like a second skin rather than those stiff, restrictive shapewears I've hated before. I wore it for 8 hours at work (desk job) and completely forgot I had it on - no digging into my ribs or riding up. The V-neck is perfect for showing off necklaces without revealing too much.

Now the real talk: sizing is tricky. I'm usually medium in everything but ordered small based on reviews. At first I panicked - it looked tiny! But the stretch is incredible. Pro tip: do the 'squat test' when trying it on to check for rolling.

My only gripe? The crotch area runs small like others mentioned. I solved this by wearing boy shorts underneath when going out. For bathroom breaks, the hooks work perfectly - no full undressing drama.

After 3 weeks of regular wear and cold washes (hanging dry), it still looks new. This has become my secret weapon for date nights and important meetings when I want that extra confidence boost under my clothes.