My 2 pregnancies have wreaked havoc on my abdomen--the last one actually separated my abdominal muscles to the point where I will be having to have surgery to fix them. This girdle does what all the Spanx & control top panties could NOT do, it nearly flattens my tummy. I'm a huge fan of "pin up" style clothing & this makes me look & feel fabulous in them. It's restrictive enough to suck you in but still comfortable enough to wear for a long stretch of time & worth every penny. Plus, the old-fashioned look of it is super sexy, especially paired with a coordinating bra & stockings...