Does the job without making you feel like a stuffed sausage.  The waste band stays put.  Smooths out all of the lumps and bumps. MAKE SURE YOU GO BY THE SIZING CHART.  It is a peculiar sizing and it feels strange to order a 7X when you where a an 18W normally.  Trust me, just do it.  I have larger bottom and thighs and the right size does not cut into my thighs.  I would definitely purchase again.