I purchased this shaper from a different "national" department store retailer and I thought it would be a good idea to also post a review on Amazon as well, especially considering the holidays and all of the gatherings and events surrounding the season.

Basically, this shaper is like a second-skin tank top, with the bust left open so you can comfortably wear your own undergarments.  Bali's is very simple to get on and off, the wearer just has to take extra caution so as not to rip the nylon (stretchy, but thin).  The torset stretches nicely, is also a good long length reaching to the lower belly, and is pretty close to true size (although in my opinion it might even be a bit generous in size). I ended up returning a large in exchange for a medium to get a snugger fit.

This shaper might not work miracles, and it doesn't smooth *EVERYTHING*, but it definitely helps boost one's confidence and makes those tighter fitting tops, dresses and slacks more wearable!