Maidenform Women's Shapewear Tummy Control Bodysuit, Built-In Bra Convertible to Strapless, Ultra Firm Shapewear Bodysuit

Because I fall between a C and D and between a 36 and 38 and don't really have a "usual size", I ordered three sizes: 36C; 38C; and 36D. Any of them would have worked but I chose to keep the 36D because it held in my tummy slightly tighter than the 38. I chose the D over the C cup simply out of vanity and there really was no detectable difference. Because I found another body shaper in a beige that went perfectly under my white tops, I got this body shaper in black to go under my non-white/-light colored clothing. It looks and feels sexy, it's comfortable, it's smooth under clothing, and it fits and supports in all the right places... no butt indentations, no back fat, no tummy rolls. I'm afraid I'll wear it out wearing it so frequently so I'll have to get another one soon in case they discontinue it or change it in the future. (I also got and love the Bali Women’s Shapewear Firm Control Ultra Light Built-in Bra Lace Body Shaper Briefer Fajas DF6552, in nude 36C, and it's great under light-colored clothing. The lace is feminine, the shaper makes my chest look great, and it's equally comfortable.)

I looked every where for a convertible strapless shapewear and this was the only one that the cups supported my chest and didn't fall down like others. The cups are lightly lined, stayed up and supported well without the straps. I wore this as a bodysuit with slack and a jacket over and it looked great. As for the shapewear it is a gentle hold not as firm or tight as I wanted but it was comfortable to wear all day. Great for shorter torso, petite shaped women. I’m planning on buying the nude color to have available in my wardrobe.

I am new at buying and wearing shapewear. I wore this model for 8 hours today. Overall it's comfortable. I did do quite some bending and moving around in it. The bottom portion has nice fabric, is breathable and snug. It holds in your tummy. The hook opening in the back for the bra portion certainly helps to put this garment on. However, I needed help getting it done as it is very strong and tight. I tried closing it on my own for 20 min. and did not succeed. It only minimally pinches where the thigh meets the bottom. The cup size is off. I am a 38D, ordered that size and this is definitely too big. There is room all around and definitely felt like I am not wearing a bra at all. The Brastraps do come off, which I like, but the angle they are in cuts into my front shoulder by the armpit. It would also be extremely helpful if the hooks between the legs would be flipped. The hooks that need to go in the loop, are on the flap coming from the back bottom. Not only can you barely reach between to reach that flap, but you can't see anything there either. It is difficult to close that way. If the hooks would be on the front flap portion and the loops on the back bottom portion, it would be so much easier.If I would have ordered a smaller size, it would have been too small overall. I ordered several different ones before and had to send them back. So I am going to deal with the bra being too big, as it is one of the first ones that actually otherwise fit and does the job.

About me:I’m 5’3, 160 pounds. I’m an upside down triangle (big breasted with more fat on the arms and back) and smaller waist and athletic legs. On my “fat” days, I’m a 38 D. I’m 40 years old but age doesn’t matter, right?!What I needed: I struggle to find control for the girls and need my back to be smoothed out because I hate it when I get rolls when I wear any type of bra – even if I’m fitted properly…I get rolls above and below my bra line, UGH!!!I also was not looking for a girdle-type affect. I wasn’t expecting to go down in sizes – just want smoothness and firm control. I find it hilarious that some of the comments here were expecting such.It is so very difficult to find the “perfect” body shaper but honestly, without trying it on, it is a hit or miss. Here is what I found for myselfThe cup size is perfect and true to size. It has some padding (not of the heavy variety) but being that my GIRLS are already on the WOW side, less padding is best for me. However, it does the extra padding gives them a nice soft shape and lift.The fabric is soft to the touch. I stepped into the body shaper expecting to wrestle my way in it – I even prayed a bit before pulling it up but surprisingly, it went up nicely. Of course, lots of pinching and pulling here and there until I got it over my butt, stomach, and boobs but I didn’t curse my way into it or break a nail. And it didn’t take over 5 minutes to fully adjust everything. I looked in the mirror and saw that it did smooth everything out including my back. It didn’t give the double boob look either. The stomach area does have a double liner so there IS CONTROL. For those saying "it's not holding my stomach in", gurl...it didn't suck or flatten mine either; you are round and bodacious that's all. This garment smoooooths you out and works with what YOU have.The crotch area didn’t give me issues and is comfortable to wear. It does have several hook options for height adjustment but If you are very tall (umm over 5’8/ 5’9 or above) there might be issues because I played around with it and it didn’t make such a huge difference.So I give it 4 stars because I really like it. It didn't wow me nor is it the best I've ever had. For me, this one is good...not perfect, but good. It is well made, the cups fit nicely with relatively good coverage and a light lining in the cup. The legs are not cut as high as I like, but the flat fabric at the leg does not leave a panty line, so they are fine. It smooths me out everywhere I wanted it to and is comfortable to wear all day so it's doing it's job nicely.I ordered both the tan and black one. I’m glad it fit nicely and didn’t have to return both of them. If you do need to return them. They offer free returns, which is great otherwise I wouldn’t have ordered.If you found this review helpful, click YES!No, I did not receive this item for a discount. I do review other products at reduce price but I wasn't able to find shapewear to try...I wish, although the Amazon price is decent, people. Haha!

In accurate sizing. Compression and hold are great if you can find the right size. I have tried on multiple sizes. I usually wear a 36 D, way too tight,then kept sizing up now at a 40C ,the cups are too big like a DD and torso buckles as it's too long...

This is a good quality slip and I like the fact that you can convert the bra. It also has high compression on the stomach area.