Let me start by saying these boyshorts are my secret weapon for days when I want to feel put together without sacrificing comfort. The first time I slipped them on, I was surprised by how the fabric hugged my curves just right—not too tight, not too loose, like that sweet spot when your favorite jeans finally stretch to perfection.

Wore them under a bodycon dress for a friend's wedding, and here's the magic: zero visible panty lines (even in harsh bathroom lighting!) and no awkward mid-thigh rolling. The wide hem actually stays put during my subway commute—no constant tugging like with other shapewear. Bonus: they doubled as cozy winter layers under wool skirts without adding bulk.

Now the tummy control—it's subtle but effective. Instead of sausage-casing compression, it's more like gentle hands smoothing everything out. That said, if you're between sizes like me (usually M but got L), size up. My first pair in true-to-size felt like it created new 'rolls' at the waistband until I exchanged for a larger size.

Pro tip: The nude shade disappears under white linen pants perfectly, but hand-wash them—my black pair faded slightly after machine washing. For $15? Already repurchased as backups because finding comfortable shapewear that doesn't feel like medieval torture is rarer than unicorns.