Very compressive waist band/thigh bands. I sized up as recommended and it was still very compressive in both areas. The waistband is too high for me, I guess I have a shorter torso, so the band ends AT LEAST near the first/second rib. Not really sure how to fix that besides folding it in half, at this length it still sits right at my belly button. Waist band still causes pretty bad muffin top and I’m not considered overweight. I’d say these shorts are ab friendly only, but I don’t mind since that’s what I’m working towards. In order to have them sit as they do on the model, you have to hike them up a lot. This helps with the thigh band compression. Besides that, they are very flattering on the glutes and honestly the best I’ve been able to find yet. The material is very stretchy and great quality. I hope they create a 2.0 Version of these shorts with less compression, no thigh band, and a waist band at least half the size it currently is. I will definitely stay updated with this brand.