I have used spanx for a few months now after the birth of my baby and I love them.  I recently came across this item and based on other reviews (and the price) I decided to try one.  This shaper is comparable to the spanx higher power shaper that I usually wear.  The maidenform shaper was a bit harder to out on than my spanx but once it was on it was quite comfortable.  I found that this shaper was looser around my midsection than my spanx and was a little more tight around my thighs.  It was still comfortable to wear and it still gave me a sleek look under my clothes.  The size of this shaper is accurate with their size chart. One thing I didn't think about when wearing this shaper is that it has cami straps which pulls the shaper over your bra.  This is great for smoothing out the bra roll, however, it was a hassle when using the bathroom.  I don't like using the opening in the bottom because it looks too small and I would hate to get it wet so I found my self having to remove my shirt also when going to the bathroom. The good thing is that the straps are detachable at both sides so you have the option of taking them off completely. Overall this is a good product and at less than half the price of spanx it is definitely worth a try.