I love these torsettes!  My shapewear journey began with a waist cincher, but it would often produce bulges in the back after wearing it a while as it would shift a bit.  This torsette has straps and stays in place...no back bulgies!  It did take me a week or so to get used to the first one I bought though.  It hurt right under my arm, and I thought the strap was too short, but I soon realized that it was the metal piece that adjusts the length of the strap that was pinching. I just moved it to a more comfortable spot, and all was well. The torsette is flexible but firm, as opposed to the heavy rubber kind that is more rigid and uncomfortable. It provides plenty of support and gives me a nice "toned" looking mid section.  It's also great support for "the girls."  If worn next to the skin, it stays down, too. I often wear stretchy knit tops that are clingy.  I don't notice the hooks and eyes down the front at all. My husband thinks it's sexy. At this price, they should be required.