Doesn't nip my waist as much as I had hoped. I have a big butt/hips and thin waist so have an issue with things being too small in the butt if it fits my waist, and this is no exception. Rides up a lot. Feels very snug and stable. One of the boning channels was not sewn up completely and the boning popped out a teeny bit, but was a very easy fix, and otherwise the construction seems very sturdy. The clasping crotch is a huge plus.