This had got to be tighest thing I've ever put on my body. It's literally a workout getting it buttoned up, but OMG I look so good when it's on! I wish my waist looked like this all the time!

It definitely squeezes you, but not enough to be painful. It forces you to have good posture too. Personally, it feels good to have that support around my midsection.

The corset itself is really sturdy and is pretty good quality. You never really know with Amazon, but this thing is pretty good.