I recently gained some weight due to health issue and immobility so now I am so conscious when I want to wear something nice. But due to my health issue I needed something comfortable, I was really seeking a the miracle shaper; comfort, firm but not constricting, well fitted and breathable. Well, I'll I have to admit this is as close a miraculous as I suspect I am going to get (& its pretty close). The first day it arrived I tried it on for size and etc.... I ended up leaving it on till bed time! that has comfortable and nice this is. I had purchased a spanx brand the day before and when I wore it had to rush home and was so anxious to take it off. But this was really very nice with different "sculpting" patterned areas of Knit-in zoned firm control compression. I believe it is well described in the product description. I will be purchasing another one so I can always have one available since I suspect I'm going to be using it almost daily. Peace and grace be yours