I bought this for my roommate who has a pretty flat bum. She wants to workout with me at gym, but is self conscious in her leggings bc of her thin booty. I got this for her & it does give more of a shape. She loves them and wears all the time now while building her natural booty at gym. Her confidence has improved and its wonderful. However, if you touch it, you can tell its not real. But just looking, I cannot. Runs small. Shes 52, 117 & I got her a medium, when shes usually a small. Its a bit stiff, so if you want it softer, I found that she added fabric softener while washing them. Still get your booty through gym ( or surgery, I don't judge), but these will help with confidence until you no longer need them.