SHAPERX Women's 26 Steel Boned Corset Short Torso Heavy Duty Waist Trainer Corset

W-35inHips-40 inchWt- 152 lbsI got the XL and worked great! could probably have gone down to Large because I really would like it more cinched. Material is sturdy and fits amazing! Must have in your wardrobe.

Initially I ordered the black satin corset in a Large. My natural waist is about 30-31 inches. Using the sizing chart provided, theoretically I would naturally fit an XL and a L for cinching. However, the Amazon recommended sizing was suggesting an XXL. This was a bit confusing, so I went by the other comments that said size down from the chart and I ended up with the Large. When it arrived, I felt that the satin was attractive as an accessory, but too decorative and heavy to be worn next to the skin for extended periods of time. For wearing over clothing, like a blouse, the satin one would be a beautiful choice. I reordered the black mesh as it seemed more of a practical fabric, in a Large. Upon trying it over clothing, I realized it was on the tightest lace without trying. The black satin one seemed smaller in comparison… Finally, I returned for a MEDIUM in black mesh. I am able to easily lace it but still have some room to cinch down.That being said, I could probably have ordered a small, and will likely need to size down soon. If you are experienced with wearing corsets, you could likely go down 2-3 sizes from the natural waist on the chart. If wearing as an accessory, the natural size or one down would probably be closest to account for fabric allowance between clothing and the corset. Against the skin, the mesh is very comfortable to me and holds excellent structure. In my opinion, short corsets are the most practical and wearable and this one is the perfect length for being able to sit down without it digging into the hips. There’s a very defined fabric band at the centre that really facilitates a cinch. My only minor critique is I don’t like the laces and may replace them. However, it’s still a 5 star product as the lace holds it together just fine, they’re just really long. Be cautious with the front closures if you have a belly button ring. I have many other products from this brand and this corset is my favourite.

This is, overall, a fantastic novice level corset. What a price! But, is it fantastic for you? Should YOU buy it? Well... unfortunately that is a hard question to answer. A properly sized corset is tight (anywhere from a little bit tight to very tight to meet the wearer's needs and wishes) around the waist, but only snug at the ribs and hips. A corset that squeezes too hard in those areas will not make you look skinny, it will only be uncomfortable and give you weird bulges. Since this was my first corset and the Amazon description did not go into any of these sizing details I never even considered such qualifiers.I am estimating that both the hip and the rib spring of this corset is something like 6 to 7 inches. The spring is how big the difference is between your ribs/hips and your waist, in inches, when your corset is laced down. So if you have a waist of 30 inches and you buy the medium for 26 inch waist, your ribs (under the breasts) and your hips (not the widest part of your butt, like for other clothes, but right across where your hip bones are), should be 26+7, so 33 inches FOR BOTH. If you are 35 inches in both, that's OK, because you just won't lace down all the way, and you will still get the benefit from the corset, although your waist will only reduce to 28. You will still look great. What is not OK is if you are like me, and your hips are bigger than your ribs or vise versa. Which is not rare - after all, every body is different. In my case, from the waist up, my corset fits great, but from the waist down, I really cannot lace down hardly at all. If I try, it is very uncomfortable and it gives me love handles out of seemingly nowhere - not cool. Not the look I am going for. Is this because the corset is "bad"? No, it is because it is not the right one for me personally.Now, you can lace unevenly, but it's not really good for the longevity of your corset. Since this is a cheaper one, maybe you won't be too concerned about it. Maybe you are just buying it for an outfit. Well, the reason I am giving it a good review, is that for the price, it is very well made and quite handsome. I very much recommend that you read up a bit on corset wear and care before making the purchase. Even a cheap one like this deserves to be seasoned, which means broken in correctly. Also, the right way to wear a corset is over some kind of clothing, which means over an undergarment of some sort even if you are wearing it under clothes. Advertisements and stock photos do not make that very clear at all, but that doesn't make it any less true. It is 100% more comfortable and keeps your corset clean, because it really cannot be washed outside of being spot cleaned. There is a lot of information available by experienced corset lovers out there, so no need to take my word for it. Please look up anything you aren't sure about. And please never expect pain to be normal. A corset shouldn't hurt, even when it is giving you a tiny waist.If you are curious about corsets, but really aren't sure you will like wearing one, this item is a good place to start. Can you hide it under clothes? Depends. Are you talking about a tight T-shirt? Because you can't even really hide a bra under that, so if that is what you are counting on - thin T-shirts, stretchy form fitting dresses - this is the wrong product. But anything thicker and less stretchy, like cotton and more tailored clothing (like a button down) has a pretty good change of looking fantastic over a corset. So it just depends on your needs and what's in your closet.Back support is SO REAL with corsets. Everyone comes for the waist reduction, but stays for the back support and good posture. So there are multiple benefits, as long as you don't expect too much from this mass-produced item and are willing to consider your dimensions. If it's not going to fit, it's not going to fit. Try another one instead. Also important - this corset is 9 inches long between thigh and under breast. That's another good measurement to take before buying. And my 7 inch spring is just a guess, since I never measured that properly, so think of it as more of an example for your consideration.

Not impressed, given to my friend as a gift and as soon as they tried it on the the stitching on the clasp ripped... I wouldn’t be that bothered by it if it wasn’t the first wear...

I love it! Gives me a beautiful curve in an instant. I was worried of the quality first (due to some reviews), low price is usually associated with poor quality - I am impressed with how durable this product is (perhaps I should review again in a couple of months/year to truly test the quality) but it works wonders on me. I now love and embrace my new size with the help of this corset. I think I might buy a second pair so I have something to alternate.

Too small

This product is amazing! I have never tried waist training and wasn't looking for a product to do this; I was just looking for something to smooth out my flabby tummy when wearing tight clothes since I'm not a huge fan of sit ups. Typically a shaper works fine for me. I don't have a big stomach but since I've had my kid,I'm wider and If I gain weight it increases laterally (love handles) versus protruding forward and I gain in the lower abdomen because I had a c-section. I also keep a ton of back fat so for me it looks like I have a flat stomach (albeit jiggly) with back fat. The problem I run into is the shape wear sometimes roll down my back or I have to buy a full piece which is hell to get out of for the bathroom. But now that I have this I and have tried it on, I am in love and think I might try the "waist training" hype. 'A few things ... sizing: very true to size. if you are in between sizes i.e you are 30.5" versus 30" that's where you might have an issue. That was the case for me. I initially went down because in my case the department store girdles I have bought in the past were never tight enough. When I got the girdle, there was literally a 1/2" opening in the back after I put it on comfortably. Now I could close it but since I'm not use to wearing anything tight, I opted to return it for a size up. It might be worth noting that I had just come on my cycle and might have been extra bloated though... I received the size up and it fit perfect but now I don't think I will have enough reduction opportunity because I can almost close this one too easily.. So that said if you are used to wearing a girdle or such and you are in between size it might be okay go a size down; if not then go a size up. At this price you can always order another one once you get comfortable which is my plan.Length: I ordered the short torso because the ones I have purchased in the past were always too long and irritated me when sitting down and if it wasn't tight it created a bulge in the top part because the material bent at the lower end hitting my thigh when i sat down. I did measure my torso and I did fall within the recommended range for the short torso however, I do feel it's slightly (perhaps an inch) too short in the front. The back is perfect length though. The reason I mention this is that if you have had a c-section like me this might create an issue because it will make the lower part where you are likely to bulge anyway bulge out more. Mine is very small and goes down from time to time depending on how i eat so fortunately this is an easy fix with a cheap panty girdle if I'm wearing something extremely tight. However if you have a huge muffin area issue, you might consider the normal one.. I might try the regular one and update my feedback later on this.Value,Overall this is a great product. I showed my mom and she couldn't believe I paid less than $100. She said it looks like what they had in her day. This is far better than anyone one I've purchased in department stores, lingerie stores etc. and, even better than the custom girdle i had made for a wedding (because this one i can continue to adjust as I lose or gain weight). Also, this looks sexy. I would not be bothered wearing this around my boyfriend and hell I could keep it on during sex lol.Wearing it with clothes:I have no problem wearing this with clothes. I just got my order today and I'm wearing it with a fitted shirt now with no issue. I just tucked the shoe lace under the bottom border. The material is pretty thick that you can't see the lace when tucked under.

Only been wearing it for 2 days but it feels great on. Unfortunetly i cannot fastetn it up without my husbands help. I cannot manage to use the hooks at the front when the corset is tightened so i have to slacken it off then fasten the front hooks and then my husband draws the laces up at the back.once on and fastened tight it feels comfortable and wore it the full day from 9-4 . I had purchased another corset before Christmas ( Not From This Company or Make) it was easier to put on just 3 rows of hook and eye fastening all down the front. It was great allthough a little long in the body but within 4 weeks of wearing it i was wearing it on the third row of hooks. This was not because i had lost weight or reshaped my waist but because it had too much elastic in and it had stretched so if you can manage to fasten the Camellias corset up or better still get your other half to help you im sure you will get a true result with daily wear. Although i have only wore it for 2 days i can feel the difference it is making. I would highly recommend this corset and if your on the shirt size its even better with it being designed for the short torso. Would buy again and recommend.