I bought this shaper for a special event, and as far as shaping, it did exactly what I needed it to. It was also relatively comfortable, much more comfortable than Spanx, and I had absolutely no problems with it riding up, slipping around, etc. The only thing I don't like about it is the smell.

Lordy! It smells like rubber or PVC or something. I washed it two times before the event, and it STILL smelled. I've washed it once since then, and it still smells. Luckily the smell isn't overpowering enough that other people can smell it (unless someone is sniffing around right at your waistline!). Unfortunately, after wearing for my event, the smell transferred onto the bodice of my dress! UGH! I was planning to wear the dress soon for another event, so I didn't want to dry clean it yet. I hung it up and aired it out, and ended up using some Febreze. That FINALLY got the smell out.

If anyone else owns one of these and has finally gotten that smell to go away, I'd love to know how. Three washes now and it still kinda stinks. If it didn't work so well and feel so relatively comfortable, I'd toss it.