I had my eye on this corset for a while and finally caved. The corset came in a timely manner and looks JUST like the image! I ordered an XL due to the European sizing & it fits well (I'm 4'11" & usually wear size Medium clothing here in the US). I used it as a piece of a fun Steampunk outfit I put together just before a local convention, and got so many compliments on it! The chains are real and the up close detail is stunning. The fabric is heavy and good quality. The clasps can all be undone, so all you have to do is open and close it from the front after adjusting the straps in the back to your size the first time. The adjustments at the hips are also super helpful for getting a great custom fit. The only thing: one of the clasps on the top kept coming undone at different points throughout the day, and some of the others would start coming a bit undone as well. So every now and then throughout use, just run your hands over the clasps and make sure to check them all for proper closure and you're good to go. I knew of this issue before I ordered, and saw that several other people had mentioned the same thing, so I knew what to expect. I think the clasps aren't exactly TOP quality, but they work well enough to get the job done. But for the price, this piece is a overall a steal, and I now have it to use for fun costuming occasions!