Maidenform Women's Take Inches Off - Unitard Bodysuit

I'm kind of a strange sizing because I have wide hips and a large bust but a small waist (classic hourglass) so I chose a medium to fit my waist. I'm glad that i did because the tightest part of this (by design) is around the waist. If you look closely at the pictures you can see that it's a thicker fabric on the body of the garment in a swimsuit shape. This fabric is less flexible and is the part that had the strongest hold, while the legs are thinner and stretchier and have less of a shaping action.It's actually incredibly comfortable. The legs aren't too tight on me and really the thinner fabric on the legs works most to smooth rather than heavy duty shaping - so if you're looking for something that will shape your legs most, there is probably a better product out there for you. I just like the legs to get rid of thigh chafing and make it more comfortable. The shaping on the waist is great, though. It comes up nice and high at the back so there is no flab caught in a space between your bra strap and the shaper. The straps are very soft and comfortable which I am endlessly relieved by because I've had very uncomfortable ones in the past. They also don't cut into my breasts to give your four boobs which I was worried about as a 30G size since these things aren't really built for me. The wide v cut of it really comfortable and flattering, giving a little bit of support without being restricting.My only problem is that it's a little difficult to get the tight and inflexible waist part to pull over my hips. It's not too stressful but I was geniuinely worried that I had the wrong size before I managed it, then it fit perfectly once it was on. It could be a problem if you have particularly wide hips. Also, the sides of the 'swimsuit' thicker part are quite high so you may not like it if you carry weight low on your hips. I love it, so comfortable and really smoothes everything out and helps to hold in my belly.I could have paid three or four times the price for something like this so I'm really glad I chose this one.

Firstly, yes it’s expensive compared to others. BUT I have found that if I had just purchased this to , instead of various £15 bodysuits over the past couple of months, I’d probably be better off!It smooths lumps and bumps and also pulls you in well, but the best thing is that you don’t get weird bulges at the thigh or back area like cheaper shapewear.I’m a size 12 top and 12/14 bottom and bought a medium and it fits great - struggle to get on but that means it’s doing its job!!

I've had one of these shapers for about 10 years and - when it finally wore out - I went in search of the exact same one, which I thankfully found here. I really is a fantastic shaper, comfortable and extremely strong and reduces me by at least a size without feeling restrictive. The open V neck means you can wear any kind of bra under it easily and it won't be seen over the neckline.Unlike a lot of shapers, it isn't a 'hook underneath' closing, which can be really uncomfortable if you have a long body, but instead has a gusset that you open sideways to pee (a bit like men's y-fronts!), and althought this takes a bit of getting used to, it makes the shaper way more comfortable to wear

Rest of body great but having just an opening was awful to use

I have tried quite a few shapewear bodies but I find this the best one & very comfortable (as comfortable as shapewear can be). The fabric is so thin that there is no cutting in on the thighs. Unlike a lot of modern shapewear it doesn't seem to lift your behind - which I am really pleased with. If I wanted my behind to stick up and out then I wouldn't be looking at underwear that is supposed to suck it all in! This squashes everything in so gave me the slimmest profile of all the shapewear I have tried - some of it near £100 so this is a bargain. The only criticism I have (hence the 4 stars) is that the super slimming band that you can see in the pic forms a pant shape within the body is quite high cut - therefore if you have any extra bits of fat on the hips (love handles I guess) then these aren't held in as much as the area above - so it can give bulges here. If the super power band section wasn't cut so high this wouldn't happen. A small gripe really as everywhere else is held in beautifully.

To be honest little to no difference that prompted me not to wear it in the end - the minute difference it made did not justify the discomfort of wearing it. I resorted to a wyob body from M&S instead. It is a struggle to get on, I'll be honest, and midway through I felt packed that it would neither go on nor come off again! I had to gather my resolve and calmly inch it on. As I said, the difference is small, it feels restrictive and I am not sure if I would bother to ever use it if I'm honest. I'm a curvy 14 and got the large.

Bought to wear under fitted dress. It is perfect, as other reviews say this doesn’t suck you in but gives a smooth look, doesn’t push bits out in other places like some do. I’m a 12 (with some wobbly bits) & bought medium, it stayed in place all day, tightest part is around waist to under bust which was great. It’s quite long in body so needed to put straps to shortest adjustment, plus it comes up quite high at back which I altered to suit dress. As others have said the opening for toilet purposes is a bit tricky to get hang of but I managed without any mishaps - it wouldn’t be too difficult to remove but I didn’t want to be stripping off each time. I’m very happy with this item & think I’ll be getting another in black :) Material is strong enough to pull up without risk of ripping, which I’ve done in past with the more expensive brand...

Ideally it should be a good product but it’s poor quality and defeats its purpose doesn’t hold you in and it begins to roll on the thighs.The shoulder straps aren’t strong enough and dig Into your skin especially if you are top heavy or a big girl. For the price I do expect much better. It’s a def No for me. Back to the drawing board. Really shocked they’ve sold so much.