I purchased in two sizes as I wanted it to fit yet not be binding at all. Im 510, 205 pounds, wear a size 14-15, currently rocking an Apple figure.  Im a thicker women since my last baby and I have noticed I can no longer wear skirts in fear of the dreaded/painful chub rub. These are an EXCELLENT solution! So happy I took the risk and purchased these.

PROS
-soft
-these shorts didn't make me more hot like other under shorts Ive tried. I walked around Disney all day in a maxi skirt with this under and I was very comfy.
-I ordered two sizes and both fit and were comfortable so the fabric has some give to it.
-never had buldging at waist or on thighs.
-light smoothing affect

CONS
-since they are shiny I find that certain skirts slide around over these shorts. So Im the future I will try to stick to mostly cotton skirts.

  These are not compression shorts like spanx but they do produce a slight smoothing effect. For myself I find spanx ultra uncomfortable! These provide light smoothing without feeling confined.

These are amazing.... don't hesitate! I wish I had these months ago :)