Maidenform Women's Ultra Sculpts Fajas Colombianas, Ultra Firm Open Bust Romper Shapewear

I bought this to wear as a backup to my traditional faja (e.g., when it was in the wash). Although it is not as compressive as a real faja, it was very decent and provided nice smoothing. It is pretty breathable and not uncomfortable under clothes in the summer. It has only one row of clasps under the zipper, so no sizing adjustments are possible. I ended up sizing down from a large to a medium (190 lbs, 5'8", 43 inch hips). I have struggled to find a faja that covered my full torso since mine is longer than average, even for my height, but this one covers right up to my bra line. The gusset worked well for peeing and otherwise remained comfortably closed, but I needed to take the whole garment off to do anything else. Reasonably comfortable for shapewear. For the price, definitely worth a try.

Good but wrong size

Most of these types of garments from large well known companies like Maidenform are junk that does nothing. This is not that garment. This is power mesh used in all the right ways. It snatches in your waist perfectly, and comfortably. I am 5'3", 205 pear shaped and I purchased a Large, I normally wear xxl tops and pants, sometimes xl. I'm 16 months Post Op for Gastric Sleeve and I needed a garment to hold in my sagging loose belly without causing backfat/spill over from the top of the garment. I'm happy to say this one, while not a full back garment, still does a fantastic job of hitting right at the bra line in the back and not causing any issues between the two. The compression is fantastic, and the garment is still easy to get on. The straps have a clip so if you aren't keen on trying to pee through the opening, you don't have to get naked to go, this is a HUGE plus in my book.

I've been using Maidenform Shapewear for a while now, and it has become an essential part of my wardrobe. The shapewear offers excellent support and smoothing without feeling too restrictive, making it comfortable to wear for extended periods. It effectively enhances my natural curves, providing a sleek and polished look under various outfits. The fabric is soft and breathable, preventing any discomfort even on warmer days. Plus, the designs are stylish and discreet, with no visible lines under clothing. Overall, Maidenform Shapewear is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to achieve a smoother silhouette with comfort and confidence

This shaper was good in ways I didn’t expect. It lifted my large chest and gave me good posture (though my back did hurt a little while later- my chest is 36DDD for context & I’m 5’2-got the medium). It also cinched me in right below my chest & smoothed everything out. Onto the bad: it made my butt look flatter. Worst of all, it did nothing for my mid to lower stomach. I’m still looking for a shaper that actually has real control like my grandmother’s girdle lol. The material needs to stretch less and be thicker in order to cinch me in at the waist and thighs. In addition, if you wear something thin or tight, the seams of the shorts show through. So, this shaper is good depending on what you’re buying it for- though ultra firm it definitely is not.