The hook and loop closure allows you to lift the lower stomach area and hold it in its original position. The outer panel of support is made with two layers of light weight fabric and one layer of lace to give you additional support and to hold your stomach in place. The wide adjustable waist straps give the comfort and security of being held in position. While the three adjustable straps on each side give you the ability to control the firmness as you need it. The Post Partum Girdle provides comfort and allows you to begin reshaping your figure immediately after child birth. MEASURE YOUR THORAX AND SUBTRACT TWO SIZES AND ORDER THAT SIZE