I'm a bigger gal, wear an 18/20 US sizes, 40 DDD, 5'9". I bought the 6x based on the sizing. If you know how to put on a corset, this is fantastic. Steel boning in the front, plastic in the back, so know the back will be more flexible. Open the laces all the way, hook the front, then tighten the laces. As others have said, I think I'll be replacing the satin ribbon with something more substantial, however other than that I cannot complain. I like my corsets to show skin behind the laces, andSee full review