I ended up buying this product 3 times because I wasn't sure on what size to get. I originally ordered the extra small Kardashian and when I went to put it on it barely reached from one side to the other. So I immediately sent it back and ordered a small. When I got the small i put it on and by the end of the day I was able to velcro from one end of the velcro strap to the other. I didn't see how this was going to help being that it was supposed to be a snug fit and a day after having baby it was already to big. So I sent it back and ordered the basic belly band in extra small. The basic band is not as nice and snug or fitting as the Kardashian edition. IF your going to purchase this item I recommend you purchase a limited edition the basic band is just crap I feel. It's uncomfortable and it has a lot more give than the limited. So I sent that one back and ordered the extra small Kardashian one AGAIN! When I got it I immediately put it on. You may need some assistance when strapping it because you want to suck in and keep it as tight as possible. LIke I said its going to appear to be too small, but you def want it snug because as you start losing weight you will need to continue to tighten for best results. I do love the product for the fact that it is comfortable next to skin, but fabric does slid up on band and I find when sitting to standing position I have to adjust or pull down . The other thing is you will always need help strapping on because you want it snug. I was watching Good morning America and they were saying that the stars are wearing corsettes to get body back. There secret was to wear corsette for 30 days straight (except to shower) and as tight as you can tolerate. As uncomfortable as this may seem apparently it works. Unfortunately I cant get my band to fit that snug. So maybe an option of purchasing a corsette would be somethng to consider. I know I would of had I known about it prior, but the belly band does feel like it keeps everything in place i find it does help. My baby is two weeks old now. So I will have to see how it all plays out after wearing for a month. Good luck and I hope this review was helpful :)