Everything is dangerous when push beyond the recommended limits. The origin of these stories dates back centuries ago – from women who wore extremely restrictive, too-tight corsets on a very regular basis. You may remember from Titanic (set in 1912) when Rose’s mother was ‘helping’ her into her corset by yanking on the ties as Rose visibly cringed. Luckily, such corsets are mostly a thing of the past and Hourglass Express produces only safe, high-quality trainers with thoughtful, modern design.Firstly, it is very important to be sure you are ordering the right size. Hourglass Express’s trainers are expertly made, and each product is accompanied by a sizing chart you should follow before ordering to avoid any potential issues. We also recommend you build your wear time up gradually - starting off with wearing your trainer for three to six hours a day (taking breaks as needed), and gradually increasing the wear time up to 12+ hours for maximum results.Secondly, our waist trainers feature hook-and-eye closures – much less likely to be debilitating in the way the old-school ribbon ties were, and additionally, the three sets of closures allow you to properly size down as you progress, ensuring a much more comfortable and custom fit.