Let me start by saying I’ve tried *a lot* of shapewear, and this one surprised me. The open bust design is a game-changer—I could wear my own bra without weird bulges. The fabric feels like a second skin, not that scratchy, sausage-casing material some shapers use.

Wore it under a bodycon dress for a wedding, and here’s the real talk: my muffin top vanished, but I could still breathe (and eat cocktail shrimp!). The thigh bands didn’t ride up like most shorts-style shapers do—major win. Though at 5’4”/size 12, I did have to yank the straps up a few times—wish they were crossed in back.

The ‘easy bathroom access’ feature? Lifesaver. No wrestling with snaps while doing the ‘pee-pee dance’. But if you carry weight lower in your tummy (like me), don’t expect magic—it smooths more than compresses there.

Pro tip: SIZE DOWN if between sizes. My usual XL left room for snacks (not the goal), but after washing in cold water, it hugged better without feeling like a vise. Still comfy enough for an 8-hour wear—no ribcage stabbing!

Final verdict? Not perfect (looking at you, slippery straps), but the only shaper I’ve kept past the return window. Makes me look like I actually do those TikTok ab workouts.