I think that this material is too flimsy or soft (for lack of a better adjective) to hold in love handles and belly fat. It does not seem to really lift and hold. I am a size 16 misses and I also didn't like the way it is stitched or fused together. It seems like it would come apart in a few months if not sooner. I like the fit if it were a stiffer more fat restricting material. However. that's what I get for not losing weight! lol Basically for me, I've had better.