This does a great job keeping everything firm and compressed. I bought it to go under a very firm-fitting dress and it did a great job eliminating any love handles or stomach softness. It also came up right to my bra band, so there was no bulge there, and it stayed up without shifting. Unfortunately the bottom did ride up, and gave me the worlds most unfortunate (and extreme) panty line. I suggest wearing this under 50s style flared dresses, as it will give your torso a sleeker look and a full skirt will hide the bottom.