I have two pairs of these and all in all they are great - not for every day use but more for days when you are feeling (and seeing) your muffin top a little more than usual. It's great for wearing under jeans as it smoothes and flattens the tummy. My main issues with this item though are (1) it rolls down after a while and you have to adjust it which can be a bit annoying (and embarrassing in public) and (2) you can't wear it for extended periods of time as these run quite tight and can feel like they're cutting your circulation after a while. It is definitely an item to have in your closet especially for wearing under a fitted dress if you have a larger mid section.