Let me start by saying I LIVE in shapewear – from date nights to work meetings, if there's a chance my bloat might betray me, I'm strapping in. This high-waisted thong shaper promised 'medium compression' and seamless invisibility... but does it deliver?

The Positives:

• That reinforced side panel is MAGIC. Unlike cheaper shapers that roll down when you breathe (or god forbid, eat), this stays PUT. I did an awkward salsa dance test in my living room – zero slippage.

• The fabric feels like a second skin – breathable enough that I forgot I was wearing it during a 3-hour outdoor wedding (crucial for avoiding swampy situations).

• Major waist-cinching effect under bodycon dresses. My food baby from tacos disappeared into an actual waistline – sorcery!

The Not-So-Perfect:

• If you're between sizes, size UP. My usual small felt like a Victorian corset after lunch. The medium gave control without cutting circulation.

• That 'invisible under clothes' claim? Mostly true... until you sit down. There's some odd bunching that shows through thin fabrics (learned this the hard way at a work presentation).

• Not for major tummy smoothing – this is more waist definition than full flattening. My post-bloat belly still had a slight curve (but looked intentionally curvy vs. food-coma puffy).

Final Verdict: 8/10

This is my new go-to for nights out or form-fitting outfits where I want subtle shaping without feeling strangled. For serious compression or smoothing major bloating, you'll need heavier-duty shapewear. But for everyday wear and confidence boosts? Worth every penny.