I have to leave those shapewear pieces in the drawer most summers because they just don't breathe and are therefore uncomfortably warm. HELLO lace and smooth!! These babies are pretty, lacy little numbers you wouldn't mind showing off. AND, the torset top perks up the 'girls' no matter what bra you wear... although I prefer the matching Bali bra. I give it an A++ for both ease of wear and light-medium firm control. I also love the rosewood color because, unlike those sick beige or fake fleshtones that match no humans, this color is an old rose pale pink that looks great under any white, light colored, or beiges. I just returned from Mexico and used one of these under every tank or dress I wore as it was virtually invisible... just made me a little firmer underneath these otherwise clingy things.