I was skeptical about the compression being comfortable, but the tightly woven waist panels actually smooth everything out without digging in or rolling down. Wore it for a full work day and forgot I had it on, which never happens with shapewear.
The built-in bra pads are a lifesaver for going braless, and the compression around my waist feels genuinely supportive without digging in. I wore it for a full evening and didn't feel the urge to adjust it once.
The waist and lower abdomen panels really hold everything in place without digging in, so I wore it all evening with zero adjusting. Tossed the removable pads in right away and the U-back looks sleek under my dress.