I am giving it four stars because Rago continues to be excellent quality (I own a number of other Rago pieces) and because this did do exactly as promised. This piece runs smoothly from the bra band to the bum, so no bulges between bra and waist cincher which is excellent. It has removable garter straps, A+ in my book. And it has reinforced horizontal stitching to really nip in your waist without making things like breathing, eating or sitting down totally impossible. Unfortunately I return it because it just didn't work quite right for my shape. I am rather short waisted and I have a natural hourglass already, so my waist/hips have about 14" difference between them. The combination meant that the back of the cincher didn't quite cover my bum the way their longer girdles do, nor could it be hitched up enough to rise above it the way their garter belts do, so it left me with a bit of a bisected bum. I do think this is an awesome product, and had it been a little shorter in back it would have been a keeper for me.

I wear a size 12-14 pant and I bought the 2XL which is perfect. This is a very high quality item. I washed once and it kept shape. I think is very sexy when paired with a beautiful pair of stockings. I got black. Will definitely order again because of quality. Thought the price was good. It will hold up and last a very long time.

I have a body shaped politely described as "doughy brick." My waist line varies between "nonexistant" and "a dip between skin rolls."
I bought this cincher to wear under a holiday dress with the intent of smoothing my jiggly belly. BUT YOU GUYS, IT GAVE ME A WAIST TOO!
It has a sneaky amount of stretch and, as a result, is surprisingly comfortable. Plus, unlike the thigh-to-boobs shapers I was considering, I won't have to wrestle undergarments when holiday cocktails leave me wobbly and in dire need of a bathroom. Whee!

Im 212 pounds 5, 3 I usually fit in size 2x.
3x shapewear ends up being a bit large.
However with Rago, the 3x wasn't large enough to even clip one of the clasps.. If you have a round belly, pear shaped body, I would advise to buy 2 sizes larger than what you usually wear.

I have a couple waist cinchers ,after having twins I need one,and this one is good. I wish it had a little more stretch. I find also if you choose not to use the garders then it fits a little funny on the hips. I had planned to wear this primarily with out using the garders but now I will only be able to wear with because it creates an indent on my hips. It looks very nice and is a good length, I am 5'7" and sometimes the cinchers are made for people with either a short waist or shorter stature. For help with sizing I ordered a M weight 160lbs with a 32G bust so a good amount of my weight is in my bust.the medium fits exactly as it should , snug but comfortable.