I am 5'5 135lbs, I ordered this item because I was going to be wearing a formal gown and I was planning to eat and drink for hours and I thought it would be nice if while eating I could be sure every thing stayed in place while people were snapping pictures.  I did not like this product because I didn't have anything to keep together and it made lines in my legs like tight spandex so you could actually see this when I posed with my leg out.  I'm not sure what kind of material this would not be a problem in but not for a gown.