Okay, so I finally caved and bought the SHAPELLX shapewear shorts after seeing all the hype. Here’s my honest take!

The Good: First off, the compression is NO JOKE. I wore these under a bodycon dress and instantly looked 10 lbs lighter. The butt-lifting feature actually works—my pancake booty got a nice little boost. The crotch zipper is a lifesaver for bathroom breaks (no more wrestling with shapewear in public restrooms!).

The Bad: If you’ve got a long torso like me (5’8” gang), these might hit at a weird spot. Mine stopped just below my ribs and created some awkward back bulges when sitting down. Also, sizing is tricky—I’m usually an XL but had to size up for comfort.

Pro Tip: Follow the size chart RELIGIOUSLY. Measure yourself while standing straight (no cheating by sucking in!). If between sizes or carrying weight in your midsection, definitely size up.

Overall? 4/5 stars. Not perfect but does the job better than most shapewear I’ve tried. Would repurchase—just maybe in a size larger next time!