Now before we begin discussing all the little details that you are curious about, let me first tell you this... There are a ridiculous amount of companies and brands out there that sell "similar" products. My advice before you jump both feet into a purchase, is this do your research, read reviews, watch reviews on youtube, if you have questions email the company. Find a brand that works for YOU! If you struggle with your self confidence, if you have back problems, whatever your issue may be talk to someone.. Ask questions. Don't make a purchase without finding out all of the details or you may regret a $100+ purchase. Ok now onto the good stuff. I suffer from Scoliosis and Kyphosis "i know, weird right?" basically what it is, is that my spine curves out at the top and in at the bottom. My spine mimicks a "S" shape. It's because I hit puberty at 9 years old and developed "C" boobs out of nowhere. A little more secrets. I have always been on the heavier side, I fluctuate around 195 lbs, and a size 14-16. (there is nothing wrong with that) it's me and I have embraced it, Waist training for me is not about that "hourglass" figure that everyone so desperately WANTS! for me it's about helping define my body, supporting my back, and attempting to contain my tummy "Fluff". I have always been skeptical about the "waist training" fad, you will see anyone from the Kardashians to Amber rose, sporting Waist gang society. BUT... there are so many reasons 1. compared to the competition, they have exceptional prices. 2. they comes in some fantastic colors and prints. 3. They are modeled on "real" women. 4. They are marketed towards curvier women. 5. They go up to a size 5X (How amazing is that!) 6. When you order is ships and delivers incredibly fast. Oh and the biggest thing! It actually works! I was absolutely blown away by the fact that for me suffering from back pain made doing any kind of physical activity miserable. It took a little bit to get used to it, but hey my back has never been straighter than when I wear this. I find myself standing straighter and not hunching over when I am sitting down (when I don't wear it) It has defined my waist, I feel comfortable wearing pants! All in all fantastic product. I am so glad that I was able to partner up with Waist Gang Society as a promoter and share to you my fabulous results. See the next page for full review and more pictures. All photos are of myself in selfie form (YAS). Not edited, only filters on some for Social media purposes (I love me some filters!) I got the Miracle waist shaper as well as the No more back fat vest. Each vest has pro's and con's for me. I like the vest a bit more in the aspect of it helps me back significantly, I have better posture and it lifts your boobs up, so it's like you got a boob job. Awesome! I like the waist shaper because it's longer and truly covers my lower stomach"flab" which I've had since I had a c-section. But for me they both have con's the vest isn't as long so If you've had a c-section, the vest doesn't cover the lower part, it pokes out. It also pushes any extra arm "fat" that you have up and over the arm sections of the vest. The vest is easier to put on and attach the sides than the miracle waist shaper. My biggest con with the waist shaper is that any extra "fluff" you have I.E back fat is pushed up over the top of the waist shaper. Luckily for me, I am not out and about as much so for me I can put either the vest or the shaper on. Throw on one of my husband t-shirts on and do what I need to do in the house and wear it all day. So the con's may be something to consider for you, if you are someone that is out and about quite frequently. If you are on the smaller side and use the waist trainer you're more than likely not going to have these "issues" Overall I am really impressed with the quality of waist gang society waist trainers. Their customer service is great and the prices for the quality are great. So do I believe that it's worth the hype? Yes I do.