I was so excited to try this after reading all the reviews, but wow I tried this in two sizes and it was awful both times. I'm 5'9" 170lb and ordered an M and an L. They both came up under my bra which was great, but the thong piece was cut in the wrong place. The seam cut directly across my hips/love handle area and gave me an insane bulge which looked awful. I usually prefer thong style shapers because I find them more comfortable, but this was so awkward and ill fitting. If you mostly need compression through your stomach/waist this would probably work for you, but if you hold any fat around your hips or have love handles this is probably not going to fit.