Let me start by saying I've tried my fair share of shapewear, but this Werena thong shaper surprised me in the best way. The first thing I noticed was how SOFT the fabric felt - none of that scratchy, cheap material that makes you want to rip it off after 10 minutes.

I wear this for 8+ hours at my office job and forget it's even there. The lace doesn't itch (hallelujah!) and the steel bones actually stay put without digging in. Pro tip: SIZE UP like other reviewers said - I'm normally a medium but got large and can still breathe while getting that smooth silhouette.

The tummy control is what really impressed me. It gives that perfect medium compression - not so tight you feel like a sausage, but enough to make my post-lunch bloat disappear under work dresses. Though if you're looking for extreme waist training, this might be too gentle.

My only gripe? After a long day, the top edge sometimes tries to roll down when I'm sitting slouched at my desk. But here's my hack - I tuck it under my bra band and problem solved!

Would I buy again? Already did! These became my daily secret weapon - way more comfortable than traditional shapewear but still gives that polished look under clothes. Just don't expect miracles if you're between sizes or want super firm control.