SHAPERX Womens Waist Training Corsets Underbust Heavy Duty 26 Steel Boned Hourglass Silhouette Body Shaper

When receiving the Camellias 26 steel boned corset in the mail, I opened the box and the corset was in a bag. This bag was a very nice reusable storage bag. I thought that added a nice touch to the product. I tried the corset on and it fit very nicely.! I purchased the corest with designs on it and it was beautiful. I am 5'1 110lbs, and wear a size 5/ 27inch jeans and it fit me perfectly. This is my first corset I have owned so I was a little worried about purchasing it because I didn't know whether it was "Good Quality" or not. Needless to say it is very sturdy and stays tug when tied. It looks very nice and gives you that tiny waist that every girl wants. I am very happy about this product because it doesn't give an extremely curvy look but it makes you look very thin with a very fit/flat stomach. **It's very important that you take good care of your corset and SEASON it to ensure the life of the corset. If you don't SEASON your corset you risk hurting yourself and your new purchase. Please see videos on how to do so. This is especially important if you are wanting to waist train. Think of it like a new pair of shoes, you need to gradually and slowly break your new shoes in to fit you correctly. You cannot just jump into a new pair of shoes and expect them to fit perfectly and comfortably for 8 hours. This corset fits as expected. I did order smaller than what my waist size is. I did this because it has a laced back, and I knew that I wanted to slowly work toward making it smaller. I could do that if I ordered a size smaller but left a little extra room when lacing it, that way slowly over time I can tighten it more and more. I noticed a lot of people mentioned it digging into them in the lower waist area. I can honestly say that I did not have this problem. I wanted to mention again that I am 5'1 and 110 lbs. I am very short and still didn't have this problem.That being said, with how short I am, this corset did push my bra up a little. Some people said that liked that. I didn't like it too much, as it was a little uncomfortable but I expected that to happen. One important thing I wanted to mention is that if your body isn't used to corsets they can make you feel not hungry because of the pressure on your stomach. Some people may like this some may not. Side note-If this is your first corset and If you get heartburn easily please take something for heartburn before putting it on. Whether you start lightly with your corset or not it can and most likely will happen. Especially if you are not used to something hugging onto your chest and waist for hours out of the day. I have a few friends that cannot wear corsets due to heartburn alone. So please be advised this may happen. Some people also like to wear corsets when they sleep, I cannot comment on this as I have yet to try it, But I may consider it in the future. If this review was helpful please let me know :) If you have any questions feel free to ask.! Read more

Pros: Attractive Fits well Correct sizing, no confusion The front and side panels are steel boned as stated Good stitching Good lacing with almost no give Sturdy material with no give Cons: A bit short on my torso If there is any issue with the quality over time, I will edit this post FYI: I haven't had this corset long enough to season it yet This isn't my first corset I'm 5'9" AND 145 lbs. Tips and Observations -There seems to be a lot of confusion with some of the negative reviews concerning waist training, fit and durability. Waist training is something that is supposed to be accomplished over time. If the corset arrived frayed or damaged or this vendor shipped a size you did not order, the wrong item or product or delayed shipping your goods and did not tell you, I would understand those bad reviews. But I feel like a lot of the negative reviews are due to not following sizing instructions, not knowing how to care for your corset or just not reading the product description. Here are a few things I noticed: For sizing and fit; DO NOT GO TOO SMALL. If your natural waist is 32" but you want a 22" waist do not buy the 22" corset. It will not fit. Go with the suggested corset (28") and work your way down over time. I was going to buy a bigger size than the vendor suggested based on some of the complaints and this would have been a waste of my time (since I would have had to return my corset and order a new one in the right size). For boning (phrasing, I know) and lacing; This corset has steel boning. I don't know why people are saying it has plastic boning. That almost put me off of buying this corset. If you have any concerns, buy the corset and test it with a magnet. If there is any type of pull, it is steel. I used a refrigerator magnet and got a strong pull from my corset with side, front and back panels. Also, "ribbon" laces refers to any type of flat corset laces as opposed to round laces, not actual ribbon. Real ribbon would shred and tear in the process of waist training and is usually used for costume corsets. To avoid any confusion with this, look at the photos of the back and the lacing to get an idea of what it looks like. For comfort; Wear your corset for a few hours every day with minimum tightening for the first few days. This is a brand new corset, you have to mold it to your body. After a week or 2, you can wear it longer and begin to tighten it a little more. It should begin to contour to your figure at this point. Seasoning your corset in this way not only makes it more comfortable to wear for long hours, but also ensures its longevity. To Avoid Damage; Do not tie your corset too tight when you first get it. Tight lacing when your corset is unseasoned is not only dangerous to your health, but uncomfortable and damaging to the corset itself. You can break the corset hooks and closures. SYNOPSIS OF THIS LONG REVIEW: Go by the vendor's suggestion for sizing. If you don't like it, return it. If you are new to wearing a corset, look up tips on the internet or ask a friend that wears one before rushing in and leaving a bad review. An unnecessary bad review can keep people from trying a great corset. Read more