This does what it promises and holds my unbuttoned (and even unzipped) pants.  Since the layering look is in right now it isn't even a big deal if it shows from under your shirt.  Some people complain about the price but spending this $26 kept me in all of my pre-pregnancy pants for that much longer.  It has even helped keep some of the maternity pants up while they are just a little bit too big.  My only complaint would be that if you move around a lot the band can shift a bit so occasional adjustments are needed.  Of course, no matter what type of pants I wear I find myself adjusting a lot without the band too.