I bought this cincher a couple years ago. I already owned a several hundred dollar corset (now two) which is lovely, but I found when I am going out somewhere where something could potentially get spilled on it or in the bedroom where something else, ahem, could potentially get spilled on it, I was too nervous to wear my fancier garments. For the fraction of the cost of most corsets it cost me, the cincher has perfectly served its purpose. I wanted something that would look good, not fall apart and suck that waistline in, all of which the Satin Princess Cinch has done. From looking at this item on someone you would never guess it is as inexpensive as it is.

I have put this corset through abuse. It has survived packed full bars. It has survived fetish events. It has survived sex where my boyfriend was practically using the laces as a reigns.

The Satin Princess Cinch is made out of polyester and satin. It has a glossy finish one the outside but is not slippery the way many glossy fabrics are. The inside is a comfy (presumably the polyester part) material. It features a modest flap in back which keeps any folds of back skin caused by all the squeezing from showing.

The boning on this corset is made from metal and is pretty sturdy. This is uncommon in relatively inexpensive corsets but definitely a desirable factor. Most corsets of this sort of very flimsy boning. This is not the case with the Satin Princess Cinch. It will securely hold you in place.

There are two closures on the corset. Like most corsets, it has hook and eye closures in the front and laces shut in the back. It comes properly pre-laced, as well.

As for fit, I am relatively short (5'3) and busty with a disproportionately large chest. Finding items to fit can be hard but I had no problem with this corset. It stayed up no problem, and sits low enough under the breast to not create the look of saggy breasts like many underbust corsets are prone to doing. I have had no problem lacing this corset onto myself, which is a huge bonus. The one I own is a medium. When I was about 135/140 pounds(28 inch waist) it fit me perfectly. Now at about 120/125 pounds (and a 26 inch waist) it still stays on but does not reduce my size at all and closes entirely in the back.

I do not suggest sharing this or any other corset with metal boning. Over time, the boning shapes to your contours. Lending it out may disturb the way your corset fits you "just right"

This corset could be great for women who are too busty up top to get an over bust corset or who don't have enough up top to fill out an over bust corset. I also think this corset would work nicely for male-bodied people as it provides feminine curves without the bust portion.

As for care I suggest storing the corset either laid flat somewhere or gently folded over the lower part of a triangular hanger (or pants hanger). For wash I suggest hand washing and laying it flat to dry or using a drying rack.

Whether you are looking for lingerie, something to wear under your clothes or a garment to wear out, this item will work for you. I bought it just looking for a backup but it quickly became one of my favorite garments and has stayed in that position for a couple years now!