I was looking for a shaper that would give a little more support in the stomach without having shoulder straps. This does the trick; it's not incredibly supportive and it tries to scootch down over time, definitely, but it's way better than the last one I tried (from Spanx). With no opening at the crotch it's a bit of a chore to go to the bathroom, so I doubt this is going to be as much used and appreciated as my shaper with shoulder straps, but it's a good alternative for strapless dresses.