It is difficult to find panty girdles that are not either too heavy and cumbersome, or too smooth and not holding me in. I wanted something like I had that got way too old.....Bought one and found the panel in the middle did indeed pull in the excess tummy skin after losing weight. the waistband is particularly nice because its a bit wider than most and won't roll down and yet is comfortable around the waist. it does go down easy and up easy. i wear stockings over them to Bible meetings and when I have to use the restroom its not difficult to have these on. I recommend them highly. Wanted them in white or beige but couldn't find the product try as I did to search for it. But the black is quite nice. I recommend flexees highly.