Let me start by saying I've tried my fair share of shapewear, but the FeelinGirl Butt Lifter shorts surprised me in ways I didn't expect. The first time I put them on (yes, it was a bit of a workout to wiggle into them), I immediately noticed how the high waistband locked my tummy in without that awful sausage-roll effect some shapewear gives.

The real magic happens when you turn around - that pleated hip design actually lifts your butt like invisible hands! I wore these under a bodycon dress to a wedding and caught myself checking out my own silhouette in every mirror. The lace trim stays perfectly flat too - no awkward peeking under skirts like with other brands.

Now for the real talk: sizing is CRUCIAL. I'm 5'4" and 160lbs, and the Medium fits like a second skin. My friend who's 5'7" ordered her usual size and had rolling issues - so measure twice! These aren't your grandma's girdle though; I've worn them through 10-hour workdays without wanting to rip them off in the bathroom stall.

Pro tip: Hand wash these babies. The silicone strips maintain their grip way longer that way. After three months of steady use (yes, I basically live in these), they've kept their shaping power without stretching out. Worth every penny for that alone.