First off, let’s talk about the *magic* this shapewear does for my silhouette. The lace detailing and double-layer fabric instantly smooth out my muffin top and love handles, giving me that coveted hourglass shape. Unlike other shapewear that flattens your butt, this one actually *lifts* it—hello, C-curve! I wore it under a bodycon dress for a wedding, and multiple people asked if I’d lost weight. Nope, just Nebility’s sorcery.

But here’s the *but* (pun intended). The tummy control? Meh. If you’re expecting Spanx-level suction, dial those expectations down. It *holds* everything in place but doesn’t compress like a corset. I’m postpartum, and while it helps with back support (those spiral steel bones are no joke), my lower belly still peeks through like an uninvited guest. Pro tip: Size down—I usually wear a medium but grabbed a small after reading reviews, and it fits like a glove without rolling.

Comfort-wise? Shockingly good for something this firm. The breathable mesh inner layer saved me during a 12-hour workday (no thigh chafing!), and the lace thigh band stayed put without digging in. That said, if you’ve got thicker thighs, the seams might protest after hours of wear—I felt some stabbing by hour 8.

Final verdict? Worth it for the butt lift and smoothing magic, but if you need serious waist cinching, pair it with a waist trainer. I’m keeping mine for special occasions… and maybe buying a second pair because *dat lace tho*.