When I first unboxed my LT.ROSE faja, I genuinely panicked - it looked like it was made for a doll! But remembering the advice to stretch it, I gave it a try, and magic happened. This thing somehow molds to your body like second skin while giving insane compression.

The real game-changer for me was the metal clasps + zipper system. After my C-section, cheaper shapewear would dig into my scar, but these clasps distribute pressure evenly before you even zip up. Pro tip: Do what I did - watch their how-to videos because wrestling into this the first time is an Olympic sport!

Wearing it under jeans? Chef's kiss. The Powernet fabric disappears but keeps everything locked down so well that strangers at Target complimented my 'weight loss' (little did they know about my secret compression weapon). The thigh bands don't cut in - and I say this as someone whose thighs could crush watermelons.

Postpartum or post-op mamas - heed the sizing chart like gospel. I almost ordered medium based on vanity sizing, but measuring properly landed me in large, which fits like a firm hug rather than a torture device. After 3 weeks of wear, it's become my security blanket - helps with swelling, supports my back when carrying the car seat, and makes me feel put together even when covered in baby spit-up.

Only gripe? The crotch opening is basically decorative. You'll master the art of quick stripping when nature calls urgently. But for $50 compared to medical-grade compression wear? This Colombian secret is worth every penny and weird bathroom dance.