Okay, so I finally caved and bought these KELLYLEE shapewear shorts after seeing them all over my feed. Here’s the real tea:

The Good: These shorts are NO JOKE when it comes to compression. I wore them under a bodycon dress for a wedding, and honey—my waist was SNATCHED. The butt lift is subtle but effective (no fake bubble butt here, just a nice natural lift). The silicone grips on the thighs? Genius. No rolling, no slipping, even after hours of dancing.

The Bad: Sizing is WILD. I’m usually a solid medium (5’6”, 145lbs) but had to size up to large—and even then, the first wear felt like being hugged by a python. They do relax slightly after a few wears though. Also, the waistband digs in if you’re between sizes (RIP my lunch plans).

Unexpected Win: Wore these to the gym thinking they’d be torture, but they actually stayed put during squats! Noticed less thigh chafing too. Would I sleep in them? Absolutely not. But for 4-6 hours? Totally doable.

Final Verdict: 8/10 – if you need instant hourglass vibes and don’t mind playing sizing roulette, these deliver. Just size up and maybe keep snacks light lol.