So, I bought this in a 2x because I am a U.S womens 1x/2x. and i took 15 mins to attempt and got 1 top notch. just wont budge and I had wanted it tighter than my size(4X on chart). but just wouldn't go on. so I ordered the 5x. I just got the 5x in and laying flat under the 2x, eyeing it, its only one whole flap material with all the buttons and 1/4 more. but after attempting it, I got it on. Not very easily, you have to PULL. But def not as hard as the 2x. I held at back and swung left hand to belly and then swing right hand to belly and got at least one snapped then others snap easier till bottom since in curvy... SO, I re-did it as close to the upper waist under bra area as possible and then buttoned them all at upper waist and once buttoned, shoved hand in and pulled my lower belly up as I pulled down the corset at the same time with other hand to lower. Its comical, but I scrolled thru some advice so hope it helps.
That said. It is actually pretty comfortable and hasn't rolled IN FRONT and the few bones in front dont hurt either. didn't get the steel. 2x was breathable with the dot holes, but 5x only came in black. Felt the same soft rubber like. however. The back crunches in ad back waist and hurts a bit in the back. Its not horrible after sitting here a white and can probably get used to it. I cant smooth it out because its tight guess, and my Waist under bra down to belly button is 10 inches smaller than lower hips (around pouch below belly button.) I did tighten the first 2 upper notches to middle and left the rest on the last loosest one. but Its tight ya'll. I can breathe fine just wish back wasn't caved at waist. Doesnt matter your weight cause clearly on here everyone's body is diff. GO BY MEASUREMENT... EVERYONE keeps saying to measure above the belly button. but it makes it cave in the back for sure at my lower waist. and again thats 2 measurement sizes(not letter sizes) bigger than chart & 6x would probably be better but not horrible in 5x. Thats why I'm debating on exchanging 5x for the 6x. I dont want the upper waist so much bigger. Hoping 5x will stretch with wear. I have a 41 waist and 51 hips. loosely measured and didn't pull tape. and chart says I'm a 4x. NO. again 5x did finally close but its tight. 2X was a joke and I think 6x may be even better. I did the tag at upper back like every shirt goes. I'm 5'3 1/2 and the height of it did go as stated- from top under bra to lower hip and is actually holding in my belly overhang just above pubic bone. if your belly is more than 10 inches than waist you make think its short and doesn't get all that belly. the 2x made me feel this way and I said there's no way its that long on these people reviewing, but in my 5x size it DOES indeed get it all in. I'm sitting to type this to return the 2x and it really hasn't been bad sitting at all. just hurts a bit at the back so will likely leave a mark there and can feel that I'll need to move soon.. it also isn't too tight at upper waist causing boob bulge or pushing to my neck, 2x sports bra or 38f. i assume because my upper is 10 inches smaller so the upper half is looser. plus i pushed it down more maybe 3 fingers below bra line. you will see some bones but mostly clasp area down front thru clothes IF fitted. may depend on material too. my regular loose-ish tee's and leggings you don't. maybe turn sideways if fitted clothes or have someone close backwards for u although with it caving in back it may pop off so don't suggest backwards unless you have a straight figure not hourglass or semi hourglass like me. Hope this loooong read helps. Will paste on my 5x order as well.
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