My butt looks hideous in this thing.  I did not know the front was attached to the panty piece therefore you cannot really adjust it.  You only want to lift a little, lifting too much makes it look fake and weird.  Because the front piece is attached you can only adjust the straps under your butt so much and it will keep riding up.  I removed the entire panty part and will wear just the thigh bands if I need a little lift. For the most part tho, I feel this was a waste of my money.