Rago Waist Cincher 21 Reviews

I've never had a small waist, and this takes off at least two inches. Love it! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2013

Very true to size. Melissa

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: March, 2013

Too constricting. I would never make it a day wearing this.

Rago Response: We apologize that you were not satisfied with the fit. We understand that each body has its preference. You may want to try the next size up to get a more comfortable fit for your preference. Barb from Stewartsville, NJ 08886

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2013

Very good.I like it all but the grters which I promtly took off. Faye from Cushing Texas USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 80's and above
• Posted: March, 2013

I love the rago cincher , very comfortable , I ordered a xl but a large would of worked , I gave it a 4 because I have the same style bought from another source with 6 garters that I prefer . I love 6-8 garters . Besides that I love it Danielle from Syracuse ny

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: February, 2013

It had a nice fit (for the most part) - it sucked in just enough to not make your torso look stiff and obvious that you're wearing shapewear - but the sole problem I have with these kinds of girdles was that it was too short ! It was either pull it all the way down (so that it would cover the bottom section of my stomach) and have my muffin top fluff out the top, or pull it all the way up and have my stomach hang out the bottom. It was an uncomfortable and hardly classy bulge either part - it wouldn't work out! My words of wisdom: unless you know you have a tiny torso, don't get this! These kinds of corset styles don't work well with people that have normal-sized torsos to long torsos. Get something that would guarantee you coverage.

Rago Response: This garment is made for the average torso. You should try a different type of garment for the more coverage you are looking for. We suggest Rago High Waist Long Leg Shaper Girdle 6207 Samantha from New Jersey, US

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: February, 2013

I love Rago products - feels great and sexy look! Jay

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: December, 2012

I am 5'8"; 28" waist; 37" hips. I read the reviews before placing my order and so ordered one size smaller (S ). I was thoroughly planing on enjoying this girdle and so also bought a XS in black as a few reviewers suggested to compare the fit. I thought I might like them both. I didn't Both these sizes fit me. The S is fairly easy to get into. The XS is more difficult, but possible. I find I like the shape the S gives be better. The XS shape seems exagerated. The XS would require alterations to the waists of all my skirts it reduces me so much! i much prefer the gentle hourglass shape the S produces. I will return the XS The XS also scrunched up the fat between the top of the girdle and below the bottom of my bra band. It is fine with me, because I'm a thin person without much fat. I wonder how it would go with a heavier woman though. I think if I were any bigger, I might want to wear a bra with a very wide band that overlapped the top of the girdle to minimize/hide this roll of fat. I like this girdle. It gives a very smooth flat tummied look. Carrie from Long Beach, ca

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: November, 2012

Buy one size smaller than you think you will need so that the cincher can actually reduce your waist. Or order two sizes to try and return one. I adore this cincher! I am also a designer and I recommend this to all my customers - who are mostly in the 20's and 30's- who buy my dresses. They LOVE it, too! I own this in two colors and it is the very best garment of its kind on the market. Does wonderful things for your figure and is super comfortable. However- rago! Please fix your sizing. This cincher is XS and fits me perfectly (I have a 26 3/4" waist) while I have their high-waisted "pants" style (girdle that is shaped like bicycle shorts) and the S in that style is too small for me... and I have small hips. That style is also a brilliant design but Rago needs sizing consistency throughout their line. K. R. from Austin Tx USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: October, 2012

Fantastic. I just wish it came in an ivory, peach or pink color. White is a little bright to wear against my skin tone. Amber from Idaho

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: September, 2012

It was too small. Did not match my waist sizes. Would be better with a zipper. The heavy duty garters make it look old fashioned and I believe anyone who is old enough to have worn a girdle would need a zipper. It would be sexier and easier to dress if it had smaller metal garters and a zipper. New customer

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: September, 2012

I ordered the Rago Waist Cincher a few months ago in black. I wear a lot of natural waisted skirts and do a lot of pin-up modeling. The sizing seemed right on (measure by waist/hips), and it easily takes an inch+ off my waist! The garter clips are very sturdy and never pop open. The only reason I am not giving this garment 5 stars is that when you remove the garter clips (to wear with something sans stockings) the little tabs that the clips slip into stick up (ruining the line of a pencil skirt), and the hem has a tendency to roll upwards if you sit down for too long (again, sans garter clips) I honestly love this product, and look forward to more! Emily from Seattle/WA/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: September, 2012

Good quality, exceptional service and exchange. Catherine

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2012

I find the product a bit short because I have a long torso. Very comfortable, washes well. Gets the job done. Wish they made it in Long Torso! Sandra from Stafford Springs

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2012

Runs a size larger than you need. Got this for my daughter for her bad back. It is a great help and nice and wide to cover from the hips up. Kathycrafty from Port Washington NY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: June, 2012

I wanted a black one. I had to buy a white one because herroom never seems to stock the black ones. I often note that HerRoom is out of stock with my favorite lingerie including larger sizes that I would recommend to others. Always buy a Rago waist cincher a size smaller than you think you need. Katherine from Boise Idaho 83705

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: May, 2012

I bought the Rago 21 a month a go. At first, it fit perfectly, shaped well and I loved the garment. However after a short period of time I noticed threads started unravelling at the bottom and front closure. The closure also started becoming distorted in between hook and eyes. Now the garment has stretched so much that it only offers light shaping. I measured my waist when wearing the shaper while it was new and nearly lost an inch (my natural waist is 28 and I went down to 27). Now, even with the shaper on my measurement is the same as before although it makes me sit up straighter. It's a great shaper for special occasions but it does not hold up to extensive wearing. The price is low but not worth buying a new one every other month. Fé from Canada

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: April, 2012

I love this garment! It makes my waist look small and my bottom shapely, plus it holds up my stockings really well. And it looks sexy doing it. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2012

Fits true to size. I am very happy with the quality. The girdle does not give and gives plenty of support and shape to my body lesly from Las vegas

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2012

ultimate shapewear, pretty, sturdy garters gail from houston/tx/usa

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: March, 2012

The Rago 21 is a fantastic item. It gives a lot of support and is very effektive for one´s posture. It can be worn with or without garters and stockings. In both cases the fit is really good. Can only recommend it. Benno from Munich/Germany

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2012

Does what it says on the tin. Have one, bought a second because I liked the first so well I wanted to wear it every day, even for biking. Very very very comfortable. In addition to cinching your waist, it's a gentle reminder to sit up straighter and actually use your core muscles to support your torso. So while it might seem like a garment that you can't use for athletic stuff, it's a really nice thing for getting your form to be a smidge better. Torrilin from Madison, WI

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: March, 2012

I can only recommend this item. Comfortable to wear either with or without stockings. I prefer it compared to the other. Klaus from Munich/Germany

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: December, 2011

Love the fit! I see a noticeable difference in how much smaller my waist looks when I wear this garment. The garters hold on the stockings really well, however, the bands that hold the garters are getting stretched out looking rather quickly, and the metal fasteners that are supposed to hold the bands in place to adjust to different lengths also don't work very well. If it weren't for those two issues I would give this garment 5 stars. Peeper

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: November, 2011

Very comfortable. Easy to put on and stays in place. Sue from Fredericksburg, VA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: October, 2011

fit good pop

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: October, 2011

This definitely gave me a more streamlined shape and pulled my waist in. I returned it because it wasn't exactly comfortable to wear with a long-line bra under my wedding dress. It probably wasn't meant for that but seeing as my cup size is a GG/J, I didn't really have much of a choice but to go with two separate pieces. I also returned it because I don't have anything else that necessitates such supportive shaping and can be worn with a bra with straps. I may reorder in the future need be! Elizabeth from Iowa

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: September, 2011

At first it didn't look like it would fit, but it did and very comfortable. It took a couple of inches off to allow my new dress to flow very nicely. You definitely need to go more by your hip size when choosing a size. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to get rid of couple of inches for night. Jodie from Honolulu, HI

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: September, 2011

I ordered both the Rago 21 (in white) and the 821 (in beige). Both are lovely, but the 821 is definitely more invisible under clothes. Although I like the look of garters, I wouldn't use them on a regular basis. That said, the 21 would be gorgeous under a wedding dress. My recommendation is to order based on your measurements and the size chart, ignoring the column with dress sizes. Going down a size is only good in theory - in reality, you have to account for the fact your hip bones can't be cinched in and there will be spillage on top and bottom. Ellie from VA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: August, 2011

This is great and did take 2-3 in off my waist and hip measurements. I purchased it for my wedding coming in Oct and had the dress made according to my measurements wearing the cincher. I do wish it was just a bit tighter though. I took another customers advice and ordered two sizes smaller than the size chart indicated and it is still just a little looser than I was hoping for. Also my rear is high so I had a bunch of excess material bunched up on top of it so I just turned it around and it fit in the back perfectly then and came down just a bit lower in the front as well which I like. Teresa from South Coffeyville Ok

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: August, 2011