I feel very good about this buy ! I had been corset shopping for a couple of weeks on and off and I know they vary greatly ! I also know that steel boned is the best corset for serious waist trainers . I almost pulled the trigger for a corset twice the price,but then I ran across this one. It was exactly what I wanted. A little shorter in length for stealth wear (haha),nice mesh for breathability, sturdy ties and easy on clips.  I had gained a few lbs. over the winter. I've started cardio again, waist training and even doing some localized fat reduction (and skin tightening) mesotherapy for getting my waist back to it's prior flat and svelte condition. I liked that the corset came ready to wear. Meaning the ties were already set up for easier dressing. If you're new to corsets, I highly recommend watching a few corset wearers teach you how to put one on. They can be difficult,especially if you have no instruction prior.