I really wanted to like this cincher, but it was a complete waste of money. I'm 5'7", short waisted, and 195 lbs. I bought the XL.

Pros:
- helped me sit up straighter
- good invisible color on my Caucasian flesh

Cons:
- no overall size reduction
- bones and hooks visible under clothes
- creates an odd shape by moving flesh from your natural waist down, almost like you're pregnant
- the top pushes into your flesh under the front of your bra
- the paint comes off the hooks, exposing the metal
- the hooks don't sit flat because of the way the liner sits under them
- too short (even for my petite torso length)
- I get a weird stomach ache when I wear it, even though I don't with higher compression shapewear

I've worn it on multiple occasions despite these issues, but finally threw it away.