I actually bought this item to give my hips a little more definition and it did just that! At 1st I thought I was never going to be able to get it on, but once I did I realized I could have set it on the tighter hooks. It's pretty comfortable, unless you're having to suffer 100 degrees of humidity like we do here in Chicago. I'd suggest wearing it for about an hour the 1st day you get it and slowly working your way up if you're planning on wearing all day. I will warn you though... It's pushing and squeezing everything together. So expect to have to use the restroom a lot. I'm VERY satisfied with this corset and I'd suggest it for almost any outfit. The closure in the front will give it away with smooth form fitting clothing. I bought it to wear under a form fitting ruffled dress and you can't tell. Oh the sizing.... I'm usually a dress size 4-6 but I ordered the medium 8-10? and it fits just as well. I'd still like to be able to breathe so if you're not a 0-2 I'd suggest going one size up.