This corset was a bit harder to get on than my others, as the front buttons like to come undone. I bought based on the size chart and it does fit correctly, but it also seems to be a tad small. I marked it as fit as expected because I may have gained weight, and cinched it does fit perfectly. The laces may be a tad shorter than some of my others, which may explain the difficulty. Still love the corset! Very well made and solid feeling.