Okay, so I finally caved and bought these Nebility shapewear shorts after seeing all the hype. As someone with a love-hate relationship with shapewear (mostly hate because hello, discomfort), I was skeptical but hopeful.

First impression? The packaging was cute—already a win. But let’s get to the real tea. Putting these on felt like wrestling a very determined octopus. It took some maneuvering, but once they were on? Magic. My tummy looked smoother than a buttered bowling ball, and my butt had this lifted, perky vibe like I’d done 100 squats (I definitely haven’t).

The fabric is surprisingly breathable—no swampy situations here—and the thigh bands didn’t roll up, which is usually my biggest gripe. I wore them under a bodycon dress for a wedding, and not only did I not feel like I was being slowly suffocated, but I also got compliments on my ‘figure.’ Joke’s on them; it was all the shapewear.

Now, the cons: If you have to pee, prepare for a mini workout getting these off and back on. Also, if you’re between sizes, size up unless you want to feel like a sausage casing. And that belly button diamond thing? Yeah, it kinda highlights the area instead of hiding it if you’ve got loose skin.

Overall? 8/10. Would buy again for special occasions but not for daily wear unless I suddenly become someone who enjoys mild torture.