Let me start by saying I’ve tried *a lot* of shapewear, but these shorts? Game-changer. As someone with a post-baby belly and a stubborn muffin top, the ‘invisible butt-lifting bands’ actually WORK—no awkward padding, just a natural lift that made my jeans fit like they did pre-pregnancy. The T-back design is genius; no visible panty lines even under clingy dresses.

The steel bones at the waist are the MVP. Unlike other shapewear that rolls down when you sit (ugh), these stay PUT. I wore them for a 10-hour wedding day—danced, ate, sat—zero rolling. The thigh bands? No sausage-leg effect! Just smooth compression that didn’t dig in.

Now, the 15-inch crotch zipper deserves applause. No wrestling to pee! The inner cotton layer felt breathable (I skipped underwear), though sizing is CRUCIAL. I’m 5’4”, 160lbs (size 10) and got Medium—snug but not suffocating. Pro tip: Check the size chart twice; some reviewers needed to size up.

Downside? If you’re between sizes or carry weight in your upper belly, the waistband might feel tight initially (it relaxes after 20 mins). Not magic—won’t erase 50lbs—but for $30? My go-to for dates, work events, or just feeling snatched in leggings.