Let me start by saying, as someone who’s tried countless waist trainers (yes, I have a dedicated drawer too), the Werena Waist Trainer is a game-changer for postpartum moms or anyone wanting gentle tummy control. The first thing you’ll notice? It doesn’t feel like medieval torture—unlike some *other* corsets I’ve wrestled with.

The adjustable 3-row hooks are genius. Day 1 postpartum? Loosen it up. Two weeks in? Crank it tighter as your body heals. I wore this while chasing my toddler and could actually breathe—a miracle compared to stiff boned trainers that make sitting feel like doing crunches.

Those 7 steel bones sound intense but lie flat against your back. I wore it during a 4-hour road trip and didn’t once do the ‘squirm-and-unhook’ dance. Bonus: My posture looked like I had a secret spine coach!

Fabric wins: It’s stretchy yet compressive, like high-waisted leggings for your midsection. No itchy seams or awkward rolls under clothes—I even wore it under a bodycon dress to a wedding (postpartum pooch? Vanished.).

Watch the sizing: Runs small! I’m 5’6”/150lbs and needed to size down from Medium. Taller gals might find the torso length short (it hits just below my ribs), but perfect for petite frames.

The only con? First-time fastening feels like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded—but after 2-3 wears, you’ll hook it in seconds. Pro tip: Apply lotion first to help slide it on!

Final verdict: For $30-ish, this is the Goldilocks of waist trainers—not too tight, not too flimsy. Whether you’re healing post-baby or just want smooth lines in jeans, it delivers without making you hate your life.