Okay, so I finally caved and tried these high-waisted shapewear panties after seeing mixed reviews. Here's my honest take!
The Good: The mesh fabric is *chef's kiss* – breathable yet firm. I wore them under a bodycon dress to a wedding and zero muffin top! The butt-lifting stitching? Legit made my jeans fit better. Plus, no visible panty lines (VPL for the win).
The Weird: The sizing is whack. Like another reviewer said, the panty part runs big while the mesh feels TTS. I'm 5'7"/160lbs and got Medium – waistband stayed put but had to keep yanking up the crotch.
Hot Weather MVP: Wore these in 90°F humidity and didn't feel like a sausage casing. Those tiny holes actually work! Though fair warning – if you're petite, the "high waist" might hit your ribcage.
Final Verdict: 4/5 stars. Not perfect but WAY comfier than my old Spanx. Pro tip: Size down if you want serious compression, or stay TTS for light control.