My first waist bodice. It sits well, not too tight, very adjustable. Since I have no experience with 'belly-away Bodice', I can say something only about this. Waist circumference without bodice and corset measured. Conclusion: Reducing WITH bodice of 3cm. Not as much as I had hoped, the belly-bacon rolls are only minimally less, belly remains even if, when you should have something more. Nevertheless 3cm less well. But more is always. Therefore also 'only' 4 stars. The bodice can be worn all day, gave it a try. It tweaks not rolled on the back a not sitting, as it should sit.