My wife's reciew: Holy cow! Read first before ordering. I weigh 250-255lbs. I have no waist and no butt. 5ft 4. I wear a 2xl in the men's shirt so it doesn't show my overhang stomach. I got the 2xl. Be prepared to wiggle waggle in this thing. It's a girdle and corset. The fabric won't give much and will hold up. The suit when it comes in doesn't look like it will fit. So this is what you do. Pull on till it's on midthigh. THEN hook the first several hooks besides the top two. WOGGLE PULL IT ON! AS EACH SECTIONS FLATTENS pull up zipper. Use the straps to help pull up on the back. My littlest part on my waist is a 45 inch. I'm fine in the 2xl. Could have gone 3xl but I have a wedding so no exchanges. This thing won't move! Its great!!! I've tried so many! This isn't your typical store bought compress! A need! My stomach doesn't over hang or pelvic area under control. I have a 1 year old that I can still keep up with