I must be between sizes or just not the right body type for these. I'm a hip-heavy hourglass (40" waist, 51" hip, petite) and these were too tight at the band and too loose in the body for me. I think these would work for more pronounced hourglass shapes.

The band caused a muffin top kind of pinch and the holding-in capability for my stomach was minor. If I went up a size to fit the band, I'd lose even more shapewear-squinch for the belly, which is my reason for buying these. If the fit over my stomach is loose, the wrinkling would show through clothing. The band is thicker and would be sturdy, and the body material is comfortable and smooth.