After having two kids I am looking for a shaping brief that makes wearing jeans a little more comfortable. I want to minimize my muffin top, eliminate the need to be pulling, adjusting or tugging at my waistline and of course I want to avoid the dreaded peek-a-boo butt crack at all cost! The 'lace curves brief' are almost perfect. I LOVE that there is no visible pantie line or elastic that cuts into my butt. I like the rise of the briefs (hits at my natural waist), I like that the fabric feels strong and will not stretch. I like the look, they are attractive with the lace and feel more feminine then other (scuba) type shaping products. My only concern is that the elastic waist band sometimes feels uncomfortable. I am noticing that as I move around it moves up and down slightly (think making beds, lifting kids, bending over/ standing up) and as a result digs into my waist which then requires a quick readjustment (back to the my natural waist). If i had a desk job or was not tending to small children & house chores while wearing I imagine this situation would not be an issue. All in all, they are good, almost perfect in fact! So far they are the only brief that has allowed me to comfortably wear my Hudson low rise jeans since having my two kids!