I dress (as a mature woman) several times a month.  When I want to look special, in a fitted suit, LBD, a pencil skirt outfit, and pants or even jeans this is my "go to" girdle.  It controls all my figure issues:  flabby lower tummy, muffin top and saggy tush.  Be advised that this girdle is tight and if you haven't worn a controlling girdle b4, it will take a little time to get use to the firmness it provides.  This girdle, combined with a longline bra shapes me and yet I find it very comfortable for all day and evening wear.  Most of the time, I wear stockings attached to the garters.  However, sometimes I wear pantyhose, usually over the girdle.  The girdle has a "split crotch" making trips to the ladies room very accommodating.  Personally,  I wear panties under the girdle to provide a little extra security.
The girdle has hooks and eyes under a zipper to make getting dressed easier....step into the girdle, pull it up, hook the fasteners and zip the zipper...you'll be transformed....attach the stockings and all figure issues go away.
My only comment is because of the degree of control it provides, at the end of the day when getting undressed I feel really soft and flabby; this feeling goes away after 15 minutes or so.  I've worn other shapewear b4 but this girdle provides the degree of control I like and need.  Try this girdle (and longline bra combination)....you'll like how you will look and feel and how much better your clothes fit.  Give it a try...you'll be glad you did.