Okay, so I finally caved and bought this waist trainer bodysuit after seeing it EVERYWHERE. Here's my real talk review after wearing it for 2 weeks straight.
The tummy control is LEGIT. Like, 'where did my muffin top go?' kind of magic. I wore it under a bodycon dress to a wedding and actually felt confident for once.
Comfort level? Surprisingly good! The fabric is soft but firm - not that awful sausage-casing feeling some shapewear gives you. Though fair warning: the first time you try to pee with this thing on will be an adventure (those crotch hooks tho).
Major plus: it stays PUT. No rolling down or weird bulges like cheaper shapewear I've tried. The straps are wide enough that they don't dig into my shoulders.
Only con? If you're busty (I'm a DD), the lack of built-in bra means you'll need to wear one underneath. But honestly? Worth it for how snatched this makes me look.
Final verdict: 4.5/5 stars - would definitely repurchase (maybe in black next time!). Not perfect, but the best shaping bodysuit I've found under $50.