Bought this in purple originally and ordering the black now. When I first bought it I was about 220 lbs with a 39 inch waist now I'm about 208 lbs with a 36 inch waist. I bought the 5XL...let me tell you at 220 and with a 39 inch waist it was uncomfortable!!!...so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone around that size unless you're really used to these kinds of garments. now that I've lost a little weight I find that the 5XL is much more comfortable and still gives me really good shaping (hence why I'm ordering more)

One thing to keep in mind...if you are taller than 5'9 this garment might not work for you...because wear the short part underneath ends just BARELY hits at my natural waist...I think anyone taller it wouldn't be enough fabric and would give you a weird look (cinch you at the wrong part)