Rago Women's Plus-Size High Waist Open Bottom Girdle with Zipper

I had MANY disappointing shapewear experiences (which were costly) before I found Rago stuff. This girdle, and many other shaping products in the Rago line, are perfect for people who are hunting for proper, 'old fashioned' girdles. I found Rago shapewear popping up highly rated on multiple corsetry blogs and review sites during my extensive research for the 'perfect' item which would give me what I want. Personally, I want something (preferably a one-piece garment) that is going to make me look visibly thinner, provide compression to produce an hourglass shape, and have a longer leg which firms the thighs/perks up the derriere. I am looking for a superduper iron clad squeeze-me-into-it-until-I-barf type garment; comfort optional.FYI, for comparison purposes: I am 38, 5'6, weigh 170 lbs, take a size 10/12 and pear shaped.This particular girdle is for women looking for MAXIMUM, heavy-duty shaping/compression. The quality of the girdle construction unparalleled. It's made of robust materials, the stitching is reinforced upon reinforced. I'm sure if you invest in this girdle, it won't need replacing for a long time. I got a size L, which I believe was the correct choice (shapewear sizes are always hit-and-miss). It fit as I had hoped and expected; very tight and rigid. It pushed my hips, derriere, thighs and waist into that pin-up hour glass shape - yay! Somehow it is designed not to be as super-tight at the top of the high waistline, so you don't get flab spill-over while you're standing up; expect to get a small fat roll at the waist when you sit or bend. This just can't be helped or prevented in any tight girdle. You can also walk and sit in it, and it won't ride up. It has kind of large stocking clips which could be annoying if you are not using them, as they are not detachable and would show under clothes; you can either push them up/under but that wouldn't be too comfortable, or cut them off if you don't plan to use stockings much. The rest of the girdle shouldn't be apparent under clothes, unless you plan to wear something ultra clingy made from that really cheap thin super-stretchy fabric.Unless you are really skinny from the waist upwards, this girdle really needs to be worn with a slightly longer line bra with firm control that lifts the breasts to even the look out and minimize the bending/sitting waist-fat-roll.Is it comfortable? As far as maximum-security girdles go, yes, I think its comfortable; but saying that, I am realistic and don't expect that a tight girdle is going to feel like a shroud of feathers either. I would certainly recommend this girdle more as a special-occasion undergarment. Most folk probably wouldn't want to feel quite so constricted daily for work, unless you have a bad back which distresses you more than wearing this girdle would; in which case I would say 'try it', because there is no doubt it would correct posture and make you sit up straight.I would also recommend this girdle for drag queens, transvestites and female impersonators for that hourglass appearance, and anyone who is into the vintage pin-up girl style.I would hesitate to recommend this girdle to apple-shaped women. If you carry most of your weight on your top half, you are bound to get significant fat spill-over at the waist. Go for a higher-backed one-piece corselette instead.Try and read between the lines when it comes to buying shapewear based on customer reviews. Know what YOU want and how you want it to feel. Based entirely on researching customer reviews from several sites I have tried: Slim Me by MeMoi underwire full bodysuit with thigh shaper ($65), Spanx Super-Control mid thigh shaper ($24), Va Bien Classic Firm control bodysuit #1292 ($62), Wacol Firm control hidden underwire bodyshaper #801165 ($85), The Unbelieveabra $85, Solidea Silver Wave Anti-Cellulite Legging with Compression ($128), CASS Wear Repair Shaper Leggings ($78), F.I.X. Shapewear Under-Bust Full Body Shaper ($19.99) and Fajas Colombianas post-surgery shaper #9152 ($85)All these shapewear garments had excellent reviews and all raved about the firm control. TWO of them (Fajas Colombianas post-surgery shaper #9152 and the F.I.X shaper) offered anything even CLOSE to the kind of control I was looking for. The others ranged from no-support to smoothing effect support. I hope this has been a helpful review.

I took careful measurements, and followed their sizing guide and bought the XL. I am 5'4" @ 190lbs... I have 32 inch waist, and 43 inch hips. This is definitely a shapewear... it was a struggle to put it on, and I needed assistant to do zip it up, but once it's on... this is very comfortable!I was a little confused about how they did the sizing here on Amazon, so I decided to Google "Rago Girdle Size Chart," and this chart helped me determined which size I needed: http://www.rago-shapewear.com/catalog/images/D/RAGO_1294_size_chart.gif

After I had baby #4, I wasn't happy with the way my stomach felt, so I wanted something that would feel firm and I could comfortably wear all day while taking care of four kids. This *sort of* hits the mark.It feels snug without crushing my midsection and flattens out my stomach slightly, but it doesn't do much for my stretched out muscles -- so no instant hourglass figure for me. I do really like the whole vintage lingerie feeling it gives.However, I'm giving it three stars because I HATE the zipper. There's some plastic boning that runs along half of the length of it, but as soon as that stops at the bend in my hips, the zipper buckles, bulges, digs in, and looks awful under clothing. I have to wear fairly loose clothing to keep it hidden, and it's such a huge inconvenience. Without the zipper, I'd give it five stars, but the zipper is just all around horrible. Hate, hate, hate it.

For me, this item would be 5 stars, if they had one size smaller. I checked all over, even the Rago site, and it does not come in a smaller size than Medium. It's great, but not as tight as i would like it. However, if you fit into the sizing, I think it's perfect. very sturdy, very thick.I have a 27" waist and 40" hips. I'm curvy, but the medium isn't small enough on the waist, so it holds my lower tummy, but does nothing for my waist.

I'd say they don't make products like this any more...but they do, and Rago is proof! This girdle provides the right kind of support, actually gives me a waistline!, is reasonably easy to put on alone, and manages to be somewhat comfortable while doing it all. Couldn't ask for more. I'm 5'5", 185lb, usually wear a size 10/12 in pants, and ordered the XL/32. Perfect fit! My only wish is for something slightly shorter to wear with my short dresses. I'm long waisted and short legged, so this girdle reaches almost to my knees. That's always a problem, however, and not the fault of this product.

I love rago! This girdle is awesome--easy to wear, comfortable, fits as expected. It has hooks and eyes under the zipper to help secure it while you zip, and boning keeps everything well in place. It only loses a star because the suspenders/garters are not removeable or adjustable, and that is a problem because they come almost to my knees. I'm 5'3", so shorter ladies, beware if your skirts aren't at least tea length. or if your stockings are quite tall.

If you're looking to flatten your midsection, contour your waist and accentuate the womanly shape your momma gave you, then throw out every pair of underwhelming Spanx you've every bought and get one of these instead. Old school? Without a doubt. But also comfortable, incredibly slimming and sexy as hell in a post WW2 sort-of way. It'll even improve your posture and make you walk a little taller. This company has been around forever for a reason, they make amazing shape wear that's well-crafted, doesn't bind and actually does what it promises to do. Full disclosure: As hot-looking as they are, I snipped off the garter belt clips as they're totally useless for me.

This product is pooly made and came apart after wife tried it on the suspenders all fell off becuse stiching was rubbish , wife has had RAGO prouducts for years and this is DEFINATLY not one of theres its a cheap badly made copy in my opinion , we also orderd another style at same time at this is exactly the same ..review being done now...stay away from this is want RAGO ....you have been warned , and now have to ship it back to America which i have to pay for upfront and wait 3 weeks for refund , reall bad show AMAZON ...

I absolutely love this girdle. It’s perfect for me and it creates no bulges where the bra and the girdle meet. It completely flattens my stomach and makes me look like I spend hours at the gym. It never rolls up, stays up and despite it being extra firm shaping garment I feel comfortable in it the whole day. Another reason why this is my favourite Rago shapewear garment is because it allows me to wear my own bra. Forget about useless ugly Spanx get this instead.

Fabulous, except not so tight on my bottom as my Playtex 18 hr is. Marvellous other than that. I wear a size 29 inch medium, but though much more stylish it is not as snug around the thighs as the Playtex is. So four stars - though most ladies would probably have a bigger bum than I have so it would be fine for them.Very comfortable to wear, not as hot as the Playtex. In fact I feel much more comfortable with it on. It looks gorgeous and very very sexy too.Does a great job on the tummy - flattens better than the Playtex and does so in comfort too. Either of them will make you feel really supported and very well and you'll look fabulous.And don't mind what the political feminists or anybody says, there's nothing wrong with a good firm girdle, get one today! I picture a Playtex corselette here so you'll know what I'm talking about by seeing the difference.

Just what I have been looking for since women decided to go sloppy.

This product was returned as it is too small. I have order a larger size replacement.