Let me start by saying, this shapewear is a game-changer. The first time I tried it on, I was blown by how it sculpted my body without feeling like a corset from the Victorian era. The YKK zipper is smooth, and the snap button closure? Genius. No more wrestling to get in or out of shapewear.

The open crotch design with a zipper is something I didn't know I needed until now. At a wedding last weekend, I slipped into the bathroom, unzipped, and was back in action in seconds—no awkward undressing required. My dress stayed flawless, and so did my confidence.

The steel bones on the sides? They’re like invisible hands holding everything in place. Unlike other shapewear that rolls up by lunchtime, this stayed put through dinner, dancing, and even a late-night snack run. And let’s talk about the butt lift—subtle but effective. My husband ‘noticed’ (enough said).

I wore it under a fitted dress for a work presentation and got compliments on my ‘toned’ silhouette. Joke’s on them—it was all SHAPELLX. The fabric is thick enough to smooth but breathable enough that I forgot I was wearing it by hour three.

Pro tip: Size up if you’re between sizes. I’m usually a medium but went for large after reading reviews, and it was the right call—snug but not sausage-casing tight. And yes, heed the warnings about the crotch zipper… a little ‘landscaping’ goes a long way to avoid unexpected hair-pulling situations!

From date nights to Zoom meetings (hey, waist-up counts!), this has become my secret weapon. Worth every penny for how often I reach for it.