I just don't know how this booty lifter works for so many people??? I am 5'2, 128lbs a size 7/8 and I ordered a L, it was so tight that it had no choice but to squeeze and lift! The problem is that from the side view there was an obvious air gap in the area under my butt cheeks, it lifted my butt in a way that there was no "meat" or "filler" under my cheeks so it looked so fake, deformed, and abnormal. I mean literally it was just loose fabric all wrinkled up under my cheeks and these are skinny jeans that normally fit tight all over. The band around the thighs are tight and that is what lifts or squeezes your meat up and you can't cut the band to release some tightness because it will ruin it. Also, you CAN see the big band underneath jeans and everything, I cut it off and it helped a little bit but still very noticeable. So far I see this only useful under loose clothes, jeans, and dresses. I might order an extra large to see if it is better and update this review but so far, no good.

UPDATE-Threw it in the trash and opted for the butt pads with sewn in pads! they work great and not noticeable at all. Don't waste your money on these first.