Okay, so I was skeptical at first—plastic rings and rubber bands for $20? But these little things are MAGIC.

First off, the set comes with 8 rings in 4 sizes plus tons of bands. The video tutorial is super helpful (watch it!). I used them on a flowy dress that always made me look like a sack of potatoes. One ring in front, one in back—BAM! Instant waist definition without weird bulges.

Pro tip: The rings go on the outside while bands secure from underneath. No visible hardware, just elegant gathers. My golf buddies thought I got all my polos custom-tailored when really I just cinched the sides to avoid that awkward untucked-shirt look.

Downsides? Yeah, they’re easy to lose (RIP one small ring that vanished into my couch) and pricey for what they are. But considering how often I use them—from scarves to jacket hems—they’ve saved me $$$ on alterations. Plus, no more donating ‘almost perfect’ clothes!

Hot take: If you’re the type who thinks ‘just tie a knot lol,’ these aren’t for you. But if you want polished fits without sewing? 10/10 would rebuy (and already did—got a backup set!).