I purchased the 22in waist. I was very, very skeptical about buying such an inexpensive off-the-rack corset from an online seller - I was sure it was going to be a cheap-o disaster and I'd have to send it back. I'm very glad that I took the risk because it's fantastic! What a pleasant surprise to get MORE than you hoped for. I wanted something shorter that I could wear for casual use under clothing and didn't want to spend $300+ on a custom creation. This is exactly what I wanted! It is comfortable and is holding up perfectly after a lot of use. I didn't care for the modesty panel, but that's just a personal preference and I was able to easily remove it with a seam ripper. I am over-the-moon and will definitely buy from this company again!