It does what it promises, but be aware that the bottom elastic will create a buldge in the section where it sits (mine cut my lower waist and top of hips so I cannot wear with the form fitting dress I wanted (not even one slightly loose). I would think a garment with longer lower piece (like pants/shorts models) would be best and more "forgiving", but I hate the inconvenience of bathroom breaks! Maybe a larger size... hummm... but this was the size that their chart promted for me. I will use it, but I am not thrill. Didn't work for me, and I am within my ideal weight (I just had the "jelliness" of "after children"), so don't blame it on the lbs!