Okay, so I've been using this belly band for about 3 months now, and here's the real tea ☕

First off – sizing is TRICKY! I'm 5'4" and 135lbs (thanks to my two little monsters), and the M/L fits like a second skin. Not gonna lie, putting it on feels like wrestling an anaconda 🐍. But once it's on? MAGIC. My muffin top disappears and my posture instantly improves.

The breathable mesh is surprisingly comfy – wore it for a 7-hour wedding under a bodycon dress and didn't die! The boning keeps it from rolling down, which is a miracle compared to other shapewear I've tried.

BUT... (there's always a but) the lack of closures means you'll be doing some serious contortions to get into this thing. And that "medical grade compression"? Yeah, it might make your back fat migrate north to your bra line – not cute when wearing backless outfits.

For $20 though? Worth every penny. Just don't expect it to last forever – the elastic will probably give out before my postpartum body does 😂

Pro tip: SIZE UP if you're between sizes. Trust me on this one.