Let me start by saying I was skeptical about shapewear in general, but these Bali shaping briefs have genuinely surprised me. The first thing I noticed was how smooth they made my silhouette under clothes - no more visible panty lines or muffin top!

The firm tummy control is no joke. I wore these under a bodycon dress to a wedding and actually felt confident dancing all night. The material stays put without rolling down, which is a miracle compared to other shapewear I've tried.

Now the sizing - listen carefully! Like several reviewers mentioned, you MUST size up. I normally wear medium but got large, and they fit perfectly with just the right amount of compression. My friend didn't size up and couldn't even pull hers over her hips.

After multiple washes (yes, I've put them through the test), they haven't shrunk at all when using delicate cycle. The fabric maintains its silky feel against skin - no itching or discomfort even after 12+ hours of wear.

My only minor complaint? The waistband could be about half an inch shorter for my petite frame (I'm 5'3"). But this is nitpicking - for the price and performance, these are absolute winners in my book.