I was looking for a garter belt that would work functionally - aka hold up my stockings - more importantly than looking good. This item is comfortable, and the bits that hook to the stockings seem to work fine. However, it is extraordinarily stretchy, to a fault. I put it on, and after a couple hours it had slipped from my 34' waist, around my 44' butt, and then down to my thighs, failing to hold up the stockings, or even itself. I ordered the plus size version because I wear a size 14/16 and generally anything that says "one size" means one size will not fit me.. and it is the right size for my waist at the smallest setting, until it stretches all the way out and falls down. Fortunately, I have the sewing skills to give it some structure and make it functional, but I wouldn't recommend the purchase.