The item is perfect for people who have to bend at the waist like working at a desk all day.  Most corsets ride lower on the waist making it hard to sit down and bend at the waist.  I also love the shoulder straps which keep the corset from riding up the waist line.  But the zippers on these often break when hand-washing in the tub.  They are fragile and when you tap the zipper head against the porcelain in the bathroom sink, they break off, rendering the item useless.  The zipper is key to getting in and out of them quickly.  I've broken two zipper heads when washing them in the bathroom sink. Otherwise, I love the product and they fit comfortably.