Smooths out my loves handles like I wanted and no pantylines, but it does tend to bunch on the bottom of the waistband at the thigh/butt area, which is really annoying and hard to fix discreetly. The top comes right up to my belly button. Best shape wear I've found for my needs, though not perfect. I don't actually like wearing thongs, but it's the only way to not have a seam cut through my butt cheeks or thighs. I'm 5'6, 130 pounds, size 4, and ordered a size Small.