I've bought two of these waist cinchers. The first one was perfect and I used it for two months before i was ready to size down. I definitely saw results without working out or really doing anything different. So I got the next one and after only a couple uses one of the loops for the hooks broke. Also it was one located like right in the middle where it definitely affects the progress. So now whenever I use it I use a piece of duct tape to keep that one shut. But it just makes it more of a hassle and has caused me to not use it as much.

Although this product fits as expected and trims my waist like I want it to, it has a few design failures that make it impossible for me to give it the five stars it desreves. For some strange reason, the boning in the waist trainer stops about an inch before the top and bottom. This makes it bulge and fold at both ends, to the point that I have welts around my torso and hips from the folding material. The bulging also makes it impossible for me to wear it under tight fitting dresses, which it a shame as my little pouch is totally gone and my waist looks fantastic. If not for the folding and resulting welts, I won't have been glad to give this product 5 stars. Hopefully it's something they rectify in the future.

So, I just got my faja less than an hour ago, and it's too early to speculate on any potential results, but I will say, it fits snug, but not painful on the first (loosest) hooks. I could probably get it down to the second, or even third with some struggle. Didn't want to on the first day though. Just some info on my body so you can figure out what size would fit you best: I am 5'7, 180 lbs and very pear-shaped, 33-in waist. I ordered a Large, and was a little worried it'd be too tight, but now that I've put it on I'm a little concerned it might be too loose; I can still see this lasting me for a few weeks at least before I need to order the next size down though. It is not painful, and is just *snug*- it really holds me in, and as others have said, really forces me to have good posture, which is a plus. It doesn't really "cinch" me in too much as I already had a pretty well-defined waist, being pear-shaped, but I wanted it to kind of squeeze off those last couple inches.

The package itself arrived quickly and in good condition. Some people in other reviews noted that they received a knock-off- I did not. I made sure to check the label inside and it is genuine and even came with a little booklet from Ann Chery. I don't notice any kind of "gasoline" smell as others have stated, or if there is one, it's far too mild for me to detect above the general smells in the area.

I will update as necessary to reflect future performance of the product.

This is a fairly descent waist cincher for the price.

It is sturdy and fairly flexible, without the unbearable latex smell. It was smaller than I expected it to be and I did struggle a bit to get it on. It was uncomfortable for the first 30 mins and then I almost forgot I had it on.
This isn't my first Ann Chery cincher but the others were too big. I had mediums and I have now purchased a small.

I do think another hook could have been added to the top of rhe cincher. There is an extra 'space' at the top where another row of hooks could fit. Without it, the top part sort of opens out slightly. I have to ensure the base of my bra goes over the top of the cincher in order to keep that part from protruding.

Otherwose I am please with the purchase and look forward to the results my cincher will bring in the coming weeks/months.

i am very satisfied with this waist trainer. i am 5ft 136Lb ordered a Medium. Fits perfectly snug (first row) breathable when sitting, allows you to bend over with no issues as well as sitting (no bulging) barely noticeable unless wearing material with light (thin) fabric. Waist trainer is cotton material on the inside and latex on the outside, wires DO NOT poke or hurt you, that is the biggest reason why i gave this a 5star. All waist trainers i have used have bulged, discomfort, rash, and can't sit comfortably. Ladies if your looking for a good quality waist trainer i 100% recommend. The only thing that i don't like about this is that it has a latex smell to it, I'm hoping in time as i wash it the smell goes away, either way its not a smell that you cant handle (really not that serious). BTW - fast delivery- I ordered this on March 16 received it March 21.