I'm 5'3 132 pounds. measurements are 34-32-36. Bought this because I wanted to slim my waist with exercise and healthy eating (although i stress the healthy eating more than the exercise). My waist was smaller when I weighed less, I kinda distributed this weight gain evenly among my belly and thighs but major love handles developed (freshman 15). Anyway, in shirts I was still a small/medium. I ordered a medium which is apparently too small for a 32 inch waist. Must say it took 10 minutes to put on, but as I'm wearing it now it's not constricting, I can still breathe, and at one point you forget you even have it on. Great under clothing. If you're a little chubby and just wanna smoothen the waist like me, then this product will be great, but for anyone a bit heavier, this product isn't for fat loss. It really isn't. Seriously try to burn off extra fat with healthy eating/exercise. Once you're just a lil chubby then definitely use this in conjunction with more dieting and exercising.
I suggest just buy your own shirt size; if you're like barely a 32 inch waist like me and really close to 30 then no point in getting a large, you can certainly squeeze that first time, I'm sure it'll get easier the more you train with it. I also suggest to put it on without a bra if you have really big boobs. I had to take my bra off then put the waist trainer on, then the bra. Then you'll see your bra is somewhat on top of the top of the trainer. Even though the waist trainer is under my boobs it's not uncomfortable at all, It's actually lifting them more and giving max support, so when I put a shirt over the trainer, my boobs look lifted as well. Of course the fat is going to poke out in the back, but that's really ok because it means the trainer is doing its job. It helps me eat less portions of healthier meals which is great because I tend to get cravings a lot. Also instantaneously improves posture. Once you're in it, you can't slouch, and I wouldn't try because it might bend the trainer. Also, if you want to sit, that's fine, but you will naturally end up sitting straight because it just won't let you slouch, and again wouldn't try to because the trainer could badly bend.
Also, there was no bad smell like other reviews might say. I guess if you're standards are really high (like super high), then you'll find something to poke at, but if you'll settle for any kind of help like me then you'll love it just the same.
Hope this review touches upon most stuff for those with issues on size/comfort/effectiveness/smell.
I might review in a month to show results if possible, as I just got it today.
*updating 12 days: with balanced eating at a cal deficit and some exercise (not crazy, like twice a week), I notice some fat gone and my waist smaller. (down about 2 inches). I wore the trainer about 20 hours per day. not as bad as it sounds because you just get used to it. after 4 days I was able to get on the second. After 7 days, i was on the third row. Now, the third row is beginning to be too loose, so I ordered a small. If you all wanna see results, I really recommend training 18-20 hours a day (includes sleeping in it of course). Its not constricting. I breathe just fine. I don't workout in it because i don't want to bend it. I think it will take about 2 full months for me to get to where i wanna be. My goal is to at one point be able to get into the extra small. If I could go one size down in just 12 days with 20 hrs a day, anyone can! Otherwise, results will take FOREVER. turn 6 months into 2 months easily with devoted consistent long hour training.
2015-12-18
C****a
I uploaded a good photo for you guys to show that it does in fact make you smaller! I just got it yesterday so I'm not sure if it will make me shrink at all but I will update my review. Mine fits as expected which is REALLY tight. The size chart said for me to get an xxl but I wanted it to be reallllly tight so I got an xl. I have to do the ol' lay on my back on the bed trick to button it but it makes me look 20lbs lighter! Since mine is a size smaller it is a bit uncomfortable but if you measure an inch above your belly button and get the size advised I'm sure it wouldn't be. I love it! I will let you know if it makes me lose any inches!
2015-12-18
j****c
I love this waist trainer girdle. When i first tried to put it on, I didn't think it was going to fit I thought it was too small. But then I realized i just needed to put some effort in it and once I clipped it all the way up, I knew it was just how I wanted it (tight) so it could do what it's supposed to. I've worn it for 3 days now during work and I see results already. So I can imagine what I will see after a few weeks. None of my coworkers even noticed it either. I absolutely recommend this for daily wearing under your clothes or for working out. My waist has gone down a bit and my stomach started to flatten. After 2 kids you can imagine a pouch and I'm very petite! I weigh about 125 and the medium fits just right and I have 2 more sets of clips for when I shrink more!!
2015-12-18
A****r
Well I was very skeptical at first because I didn't think I was going to be able to get it on ! I'm 5'4 and 165 lbs and I ordered a large. I was determined to get it on because of a event tomorrow I really wanted to wear it too so I laid down on my bed and got it on lol make sure you start from the bottom and go up. Once I got it on, I was so excited. It made me feel so much more confident instantly. I think it's really going to help with my posture as well. Whoever started this fad is just genius!
2015-12-18
Ka****tt
I have had a gew shapewear items, but this was by far one of my favorites. The aizing is perfect and I love the three stipr of hooks, so its adjustable. I feel comfortable when wearing it and the boning doesnt cut into my skin. The latex fabric is comfoetable too. It supports my posture and I walk and sit up so much straighter when wearing it! Love it!! So happy with it! I might buy a second one.
2015-12-18
l****a
I love it, got great results.
2015-12-17
ms****ty
Very happy with this product love it!!
2015-12-17
L****a
Wayyyyyyyyyy to large! I followed the reviews and ordered two sizes up and unfortunately they didn't know what they were talking about
2015-12-17
Am****er
Excellent choice for daily usage to train the waist. All that is needed is proper hydration but it works like a charm. Love it!
2015-12-17
Am****er
The product works. I bought the waist cincher because I was gaining weight, which is a good thing for me. I was getting a bit of a belly in the process so I got it to wear while working out & around the house to allow my stomach to sort of suck itself in. I bought XS (I wear size small shirts) & it was so tight I could hardly close it. My body did adjust after about 2 days, I can close it easily now but its still very tight.
2015-12-17
A****h
I bought this waist trainer after seeing a review on youtube and I'm glad I did. This waist trainer smoothed me out and it was exactly the right size.I recommend sizing down and measuring underneath your bell button than the small of your waist.I love it!
2015-12-17
Am****er
Very good
2015-12-16
An****en
Fits true to sizing. It's pretty comfortable; I just started wearing it so I don't know how effective it is yet. But it definitely makes you sit up straighter if nothing else.
2015-12-16
Am****er
Love it....it really slims your waist. I have been wearing it for 4 days 7 hours a day and i can already tell a difference. I will keep downsizing with Yianna :)
2015-12-16
F****e
Fits well, and looks good. It also helps my posture.
2015-12-16
M****e
Great product. I am 5'4'' tall, weighting 135lb and M fits as expected. First time I tried it on I needed my husband's help but it got easier as I started wearing it. Very snug but not uncomfortable. It makes me two sizes slimmer and busts my confidence. Love it!
2015-12-14
D****O
The quality is really good. I went by my waist measurements and ordered a size down. At first i seemed it wouldnt fit but after I had it on it was perfect. Im on the first row so if I would have ordered the size recommended it would have been a bit too big or it would fit on the last row already. I def recommend this!! Good buy!
2015-12-13
Am****er
I love this item. I could barely fit the first set of hooks initially but after about a week I moved to the second level! I am currently on the third set of hooks with a visible difference in my tummy area!
2015-12-13
Hu****er
I was actually quite skeptical about this, as it is a really affordable price, therefore i didn't think it would be that great nor be of good quality, and i also wanted the one Kim K uses. But anyway, when i received it, i was immediately surprised by the quality, its great. It is also very comfortable and most importantly, does its job. I wore it for only a few hours on the first couple days then wore it for about 7-9 hours per day after getting started. It does also take a little while to get the trainer on but dont worry, thats only because your body is adjusting to the shape of the trainer, and as days go by, it will gradually become a lot easier to put on. After about a week of wearing it full time, i was able to already move on to the tighter hooks. Though, before doing so, I thought it was comfortable enough to even sleep in the waist trainer throughout the night to get an extra 8 hours of work in (as the trainer was lose enough). I did this for a couple nights before fully moving onto the next set of hooks. I should also add that I would sometimes go throughout the day without wearing the waist trainer, because i would be going out the whole day, which i found to be completely fine. People do normally wear their trainer out and about, though I don't really do so as my torso is pretty short, so it can be a little uncomfortable as the waist trainer is a little long for me.
Now that the waist trainer (all hooks) are too big, I will be ordering a size small. So happy about the quality of this trainer! Oh! It also helped my posture out a lot!
102019
I suggest just buy your own shirt size; if you're like barely a 32 inch waist like me and really close to 30 then no point in getting a large, you can certainly squeeze that first time, I'm sure it'll get easier the more you train with it. I also suggest to put it on without a bra if you have really big boobs. I had to take my bra off then put the waist trainer on, then the bra. Then you'll see your bra is somewhat on top of the top of the trainer. Even though the waist trainer is under my boobs it's not uncomfortable at all, It's actually lifting them more and giving max support, so when I put a shirt over the trainer, my boobs look lifted as well. Of course the fat is going to poke out in the back, but that's really ok because it means the trainer is doing its job. It helps me eat less portions of healthier meals which is great because I tend to get cravings a lot. Also instantaneously improves posture. Once you're in it, you can't slouch, and I wouldn't try because it might bend the trainer. Also, if you want to sit, that's fine, but you will naturally end up sitting straight because it just won't let you slouch, and again wouldn't try to because the trainer could badly bend.
Also, there was no bad smell like other reviews might say. I guess if you're standards are really high (like super high), then you'll find something to poke at, but if you'll settle for any kind of help like me then you'll love it just the same.
Hope this review touches upon most stuff for those with issues on size/comfort/effectiveness/smell.
I might review in a month to show results if possible, as I just got it today.
*updating 12 days: with balanced eating at a cal deficit and some exercise (not crazy, like twice a week), I notice some fat gone and my waist smaller. (down about 2 inches). I wore the trainer about 20 hours per day. not as bad as it sounds because you just get used to it. after 4 days I was able to get on the second. After 7 days, i was on the third row. Now, the third row is beginning to be too loose, so I ordered a small. If you all wanna see results, I really recommend training 18-20 hours a day (includes sleeping in it of course). Its not constricting. I breathe just fine. I don't workout in it because i don't want to bend it. I think it will take about 2 full months for me to get to where i wanna be. My goal is to at one point be able to get into the extra small. If I could go one size down in just 12 days with 20 hrs a day, anyone can! Otherwise, results will take FOREVER. turn 6 months into 2 months easily with devoted consistent long hour training.
Now that the waist trainer (all hooks) are too big, I will be ordering a size small. So happy about the quality of this trainer! Oh! It also helped my posture out a lot!