I bought this having really high expectations after reading all the positive reviews. First time I attempted to wear it was two days after having my baby but promptly took it off since the snaps on the crotch didn't feel all too comfortable. I tried it again after two weeks and decided to remove the boning on the side that were poking the sides of my stomach and leaving huge red welts. I continued to wear it for about a week since it did flatten my stomach under my clothes but unfortunately the top of the girdle gave me a sort of muffin top which looked pretty unflattering. If it would have gone all the way up to my bra I probably would have worn it as a sort of spanx. Recommendation...spend your money elsewhere.