Great quality faux leather, looks more real and less plasticky than cheaper versions. Strong and sturdy, with proper boning down the front centre and hefty fastenings. Oozes quality and durability. I had bought a cheaper cage style waist belt previously, but it broke the first time I wore it - buy cheap, buy twice! I was a bit worried that the cage style might cause bulging that makes you look like a stringed ham, but it doesn't dig in at all, but sits on top of your body (unless you pull it in crazy tight, but I like to be able to breathe!). It can be pulled in tight like a proper corset so helps to shape the waist more than standard waist belts. Once it's adjusted it can be easily be put on/taken off with the zip, so you don't have to faff with doing up a corset everytime! (Who has the patience - or rather a friend with patience?!). Great because this would be an everyday piece for me, rather than a special occasion thing. I tend to wear an 8 in tops and an 8-10 in bottoms, so I went for the 8-10 size. It's great, but I do have to have the strings open pretty wide on the back, so if you prefer a closed tight look, then size up. This is great for bringing in dresses that are looser on the waist or gothing up something that's just plain black. I will be wearing this a lot come summer. Highly recommended.

It was packaged so nicely in a punk rave fabric storage bag. I went up a size in this as usual and it fits well, looks great, The studs are a nice subtle tone, not too blingy. The fake leather is good quality. I tried it on over a black dress and it gives it a different look without being too over the top, can't wait to wear it.