I don't normally take the the time to review, but these are great!

To help others:
I'm size 18-20 pants
Weight 200-210lbs
Height 5'7"
I bought XL in black.

Spending a little bit more has been worth it! I have no discomfort or "snatching". I have no bulges or lines showing under my clothes! My bum looks good too! I cold water wash these or hand wash in cold water, then I hang these to dry. I've had my Spanx for a few months now and have used them at least a dozen times. They haven't worn out or torn. Of course, they are hard to get on, as shapewear always is, but I just pull the shorts on a little at a time, going from leg to leg, until they're at mid-thigh. It sometimes takes a little effort to pull them all the way up to underneath my bra, but it's great that they stay up all day! I need control right under my bra line as well because I also "muffin-top" there. A few times, the top part may roll down, but I get it to stay up for good after a bit, unlike a few other high-rise shapewear for tummy control that I've tried which just roll down and give up on me. Maidenform I ordered too, but it was useless for my size & shape because it rolled down, no matter what"”With Maidenform, I always had to find a place where I could privately adjust it! I'm thinking about getting the Spanx open-bust mid-thigh bodysuit as well! I hope my review can help you, ladies!

SPANX Women's Higher Power Shorts, Soft Nude, Large VS. Rago Women's Hi Waist Long Leg Shaper, Beige, Large (30)

All the wedding dress shopping articles tell you to wear the undergarments you are planning to wear on the day to the fittings, so I ordered shapewear in preparation for my dress fitting appointment. The two main recommendations were SPANX (an obvious choice as this brand has become synonymous with shapewear"”like Kleenex and tissue) and Rago. Most of the reviews I read highly recommended Rago so I ordered comparable options in both; high waist and mid thigh.

I wasn't looking for a lot of shaping help. I consider myself very body positive. I love my curves and just wanted to smooth out my silhouette a tad (I mean I am spending a lot of money on pictures and a dress).

The Rago are well constructed and beautiful. They have boning and are made of sturdy elastic lace. They also have clasps for stockings which is very cool. They are very difficult to get on and off and I was very worried about ripping the more delicate areas of the lace (I believe they are much sturdier than they appear though). The lace was itchy but not so bad that I believe you wouldn't get used to it. The boning at the top gives me great confidence that the waist band would not roll down. The tummy panel and the structuring on the sides and back works very well to elevate and compliment your curves.

The SPANX are made of a very comfortable elastic material like very thick nylons. They are very comfortable and easy to pull on. They hold everything in place and smooth out the lines of your body without overly changing your silhouette. The waistband has a think gel strip along the top that prevents the top from curling down (I read many reviews that pointed to SPANX having this problem compared to Rago). I moved around a lot while I tried these on to see if the top would roll down and it did not. The thigh section is thicker than the top and I didn't observe any problems with the ends rolling up either. I believe if you size these correctly you will have no problem with them rolling or sliding out of place.

Both pairs of shapewear feature a split crotch so that they do not need to be removed to go to the restroom (I read a few reviews where Rago was recommended for having these, over SPANX so maybe SPANX has recently added this feature).

For my needs I will be keeping the SPANX. I prefer less shape help but would highly recommend the RAGO to anyone that feels more comfortable with more support! The SPANX also feel more comfortable to me and I have very sensitive skin (I do believe that people with normal skin would find the Rago brand comfortable but I feel that it will drive me crazy).

I have a few different pairs of Spanx. I like their brand a lot, but this pair that I ordered was very uncomfortable. I ordered an XL and it was just so tight! For reference, I am 5'5 and weigh 175lbs. On average, I wear sizes Medium and Large. I ordered an XL because I wanted a looser, more comfortable fit. I have a Large Spanx panty in black that is so soft and stretchy and comfortable. But this pair I ordered in XL was not comfortable for me at all. It felt so tight and restrictive. I returned it, and will stick to my older pair. Also, just as a heads up, if you're ever looking for another brand of shapewear, the Yitty brand by Lizzo is really high quality. I love that their bands have a nice material that holds it in place so it does not roll down. My Spanx tend to roll more than my Yitty, and the material they use for the sticky-like band to keep it in place wears out so quickly. I basically just use my bra to hold their shapewear in place, because the sticky-like band meant to keep it from rolling down is worn out almost entirely. But Yitty also feels very tight, so just... size up, or be prepared to exchange until you find the correct sizing for your body type and comfort preferences. These products are stretchy, and they are supposed to, "hold everything in," but you should still be able to breathe and move comfortably, so make sure you are sizing correctly to your body type!

I wore this with a tight dress and I'm pretty curvy. It really did flatten down my stomach and hips. Very snug and tight, but comfortable at the same time. I didn't feel suffocated. Unfortunately, the top did roll down and I needed to use tape to keep it up. When it rolled down I couldn't breathe well. The top part is super long, so beware if you're shorter. It did get a bit discolored due to my brown dress, but I'm sure it will wash out.

5'4", 175lbs, 34G, 32" waist, 44" hips.
I bought these a year ago in a large and I am STILL completely in love. They stay in place all day - never roll down or up! They breathe and don't greatly affect me temperature-wise (like obviously if you're wearing them in the dead of summer, you're going to be a little warmer, but they help keep moisture away too). They wash beautifully and since I hang them to dry, they've kept their shape like they were still new. They are soft and not too tight - honestly the most comfortable shapewear I've ever owned.

I'm actually buying another pair, as well as some of the at-waist shorts, since I basically live in them during the warmer months; I love dresses and skirts and can't stand chub rub, and the slimming makes everything fit better.

I don't use the gusset; I think I'd probably miss.

I will also say that I like these way better than the sister brand *that emphasizes your assets* *cough cough* you can buy at the Bullseye place *cough cough.* The sister brand is cheaper but not as sturdy, and they roll.

Hope this helps!