Okay, let’s talk about this shaper that had me wrestling like a wrestler in a lycra match. First try? Disaster. Got stuck, rolled up, had to call for backup (thanks, roommate). Pro tip: STEP INTO IT, don’t pull it up like pants. Game-changer.

The good? It’s like a magic eraser for my mom bod—bye-bye muffin top, hello smooth silhouette. The hooks? Genius for bathroom breaks (but redoing them? A workout). Comfort level? Shockingly decent, though the straps dig in if you forget to adjust them (learned that the hard way).

Size-wise, I gambled with two sizes. XL for ‘smoothing,’ XXL for ‘suck it all in.’ Spoiler: Could’ve gone XXXL. Fabric feels luxe, but the torso’s a smidge short (I’m 5’7”). Pull it up HIGH or suffer the ride-down.

Final verdict: Not an everyday vibe (I’m a free-spirit-no-bra type), but for dresses or squeezing into pre-baby jeans? Worth the struggle. Just… hydrate strategically.